Lost Brooches in Kenosha-Racine
Description
Last Friday around 4:45 p.m., I lost a pair of heirloom brooches outside the Racine Public Library on Wisconsin Avenue. They had been pinned to a light scarf and tucked into a small velvet pouch with a needlepoint pattern; I had hoped they would be safe when I stopped for a quick coffee by the corner. I retraced my steps along Main Street, from the library to the storefronts by the lake, but nothing turned up. These brooches belonged to my grandmother, and losing them feels like losing a piece of family history. I am hoping someone who found them did the right thing and turned them in at the library or a nearby shop.
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.