Found
Sentimental
Found: Student ID in Lawrence, KS
Near Free State Brewing Co.
Found
listing
Posted
10 days
ago
Description
I was wandering down Massachusetts Street around 4:15 p.m. last Friday when I spotted a Student ID lying on a bench near Free State Brewing Co. The name on the card looked real, and it clearly wasn't mine, so I picked it up and checked nearby for anyone who might be missing it. I brought it to the information desk at the KU student union and left it there so the owner could reclaim it. It felt good to return something important to the right person, and I walked away grateful.
Approximate found location
Near Free State Brewing Co.
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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.