Lost USB drives in Humboldt County, CA
Description
I’m a designer who realized two USB drives were missing after leaving a cafe in Humboldt County around 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday. I last had them in my backpack near Old Town Eureka, and I retraced steps through Arcata and Eureka, asking staff and checking cars, but they haven’t turned up. The drives are in a gray silicone case with a red zipper; one has a pinecone sticker and a few personal files, while the other holds photos from recent trips. Losing them feels like losing work and memories. If you found them anywhere in Humboldt County, please let me know; I’d really like them back.
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.