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Found appliances left on a porch, Harrisonburg
near Court Square
Found
listing
Posted
8 days
ago
Description
On a chilly Thursday evening around 7:30 p.m., I found a bundle of appliances left on a porch near Court Square in Harrisonburg. It looked like a mismatched set—a dusty blender, a toaster, and a compact microwave—stacked neatly in a blue tote, with a stray leaf sticking to the cord. The sight felt oddly personal, like a late-night move had gone wrong. I brought them to my porch on West Market Street and waited, hoping the owner would recognize them. It gave me a small sense of purpose in the quiet that settles over downtown after sunset.
Approximate found location
near Court Square
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
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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.