Found
FOUND: Student ID on UT campus
near Market Square
Found
listing
Posted
12 days
ago
Description
I was heading back to the University of Tennessee campus library around 3:45 PM yesterday when I spotted a student ID lying on the bench near Market Square. The name on the card isn’t mine, and the photo is clear, so I figured the owner would want it back. I picked it up and brought it to the campus security desk so it can be claimed by the rightful student through the proper channels. It felt good to do the right thing, especially knowing how important that card can be for a student’s day-to-day life.
Approximate found location
near Market 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
- 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.