Lost
Lost: Equipment for Various Sports in Brighton
near the Brighton Dome
Lost
listing
Posted
15 days
ago
Description
I realized around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday that my Equipment for Various Sports had vanished from the bench outside the Royal Pavilion Gardens, near the seafront in Brighton. The bag held a tennis racket, a cricket bat, a pair of trainers, and a few other items I use for weekend games. I felt a lump in my throat at the thought of losing them, since they’re part of my routine and training. If someone picked them up and kept them safe, I’d be grateful to be reunited through the site.
Approximate last-seen location
near the Brighton Dome
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.