Lost hamsters in Bismarck
Description
Hey there, I’m Elena Kim. Around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday I was tidying up in my apartment on 4th Street when the cage door popped and two hamsters eluded me. I turned the living room upside down—behind the couch, under the radiator, inside the laundry hamper—without any luck. One is white with a lilac stripe, the other is cream with a gray patch; they’re shy but endlessly curious, and I miss their tiny squeaks and their furry wiggles. If you saw any furry fugitives near Kirkwood Mall or Sertoma Park, I’d be grateful for a heads-up through the site. I can meet you at the apartment complex lobby to collect them.
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.