Lost
Lost photographs in Imperial County, CA
Outside Graciano Café near Imperial Valley Mall El Centro
Lost
listing
Posted
10 days
ago
Description
At around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday I realized a stack of old photographs had vanished from my tote after leaving Graciano Café near the Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro. The photos are black and white snapshots of my grandmother at a 1965 county fair in El Centro, and a desert road trip with my siblings. They hold priceless memories and bring back a sense of home I cant replace, and I felt a wave of panic in the cool evening air. If anyone saw them or picked them up by mistake please keep them safe until I can claim them here.
Approximate last-seen location
Outside Graciano Café near Imperial Valley Mall El Centro
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.