Lost
Lost sports equipment on the Eastern Shore
by the Ocean City boardwalk near the fishing pier
Lost
listing
Posted
18 days
ago
Description
On Saturday around 11:30 AM, I realized my sports gear bag was missing from the bench by the basketball courts along the Ocean City Boardwalk. The bag had a bright red basketball, two tennis rackets, and a dusty cricket bat—enough gear to derail a whole weekend of practice. I retraced steps along the boardwalk, asked a few snack-bar staff, and kept hoping someone would hand it in. It’s frustrating and a little anxious because some items were gifts from teammates, and I really want them back so our weekend games can go on.
Approximate last-seen location
by the Ocean City boardwalk near the fishing pier
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.