LOST: Pins in Central Michigan
Description
On Friday afternoon around 3:15 p.m., I was at CMU’s library steps, sorting through a travel bag and chatting with a friend, when I realized a handful of enamel pins had gone missing from a pouch on my backpack. The pins are a mix of bright enamel pieces, some with anchors and mountains, and one with a tiny compass that belonged to my grandmother. They’re sentimental, and losing them feels like letting go of stories. I last had them near the main entrance of the library, and I retraced toward the quad, but I couldn't find them. If anyone picked them up, please let me know through the site — they’re special to me and carry memories I treasure.
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.