Lost
Lost: Equipment for Various Sports
Kellogg Arena area
Lost
listing
Posted
12 days
ago
Description
Late yesterday afternoon, around 5:45 PM, I realized my equipment for various sports had vanished from the bench where I was cooling down after practice at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. The bag held a basketball, a set of shin guards, and a dusty pair of cleats—all the basics I rely on for weekend scrimmages. I felt a knot in my stomach imagining someone else discovering it and assuming it’s theirs. With games coming up soon, I’m hoping for a quick reunion; I’ve posted this in case the finder recognizes the gear and returns it to its owner.
Approximate last-seen location
Kellogg Arena area
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.