Lost postcards in Austin.
Description
I was strolling along South Congress Avenue near the Continental Club around 5:45 PM on Sunday when I realized my postcards had vanished from the small leather pouch I keep for travel memories. They’re sentimental—old family postcards from road trips, with faded stamps and little notes on the back. I last had them while I paused to take a photo near the Barton Springs Pool entrance, inside Zilker Park, not far from the trail by Lady Bird Lake. Losing them feels like losing a piece of my story, and I’m hoping someone picked them up and might recognize the handwriting in a moment of quiet. If they turn up, I’d be grateful.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.