Found: Student ID near EKU library.
Description
Last Wednesday, around 5:12 p.m., I found a Student ID on a bench just outside the EKU campus library in Richmond, Kentucky. The card bears the name Claire Thompson and a purple lanyard. The photo is clear, the campus seal crisp, but the card is bent and a coffee ring marks the edge. It felt oddly intimate to hold someone’s identity in my hands, like a tiny window into a day they left behind. I brought it to the campus lost-and-found desk and left a note so the owner can claim it through the site. If this sounds like yours, please reach out through the site to arrange retrieval.
Approximate found location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely return this item
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
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.