Lost dresses in Janesville, WI
Description
I lost my dresses this past Saturday around 4:15 PM in Janesville, Wisconsin. I’d been browsing the riverfront shops and had a black garment bag slung over my shoulder near the Rock River. A gust of wind knocked it against a bench, and by the time I looked back, the bag was gone into the crowd near the clock tower. The dresses mean a lot to me—the pale pink chiffon and a navy sheath I planned for my sister’s wedding next month. I’m hoping someone picked them up and kept them safe. If you were by the Janesville Mall or the riverwalk by the gazebo around that time, please think back to what you saw.
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.