Lost aviants near CMU campus, Mount Pleasant
Description
On Tuesday around 4:20 PM, I was walking along the Chippewa River Trail near Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, when my aviants slipped from their carrier and took off. The two small birds fluttered toward the campus edge and disappeared into the trees near Bovee Hall. I clutched my backpack, shouted their names, and hustled across the path and into the student lot, but they're gone. I’m sick with worry; those birds are pets, not just property. I’m hoping someone found them and kept them safe until I can reclaim them. If you saw something, please let the site know.
Approximate last-seen location
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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
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- 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.