LOST brooches near North Market Columbus
Description
At around 3:15 PM yesterday, I realized my two brooches were gone from my tote while I stood at the North Market in Columbus. They are small gold-tone pins with blue stones; one is tulip-shaped, the other crescent-moon, kept in a lilac velvet pouch. I remember pinning the tulip to my scarf, then moving on to browse stalls and feeling the pouch loosen at the zipper. I retraced from the market out onto High Street toward City Hall, hoping someone had turned up the pin that carries a memory of my grandmother. I am clinging to the hope that they will be found or turned in to the lost and found, wherever they may be.
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.