Lost devices around Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock
Description
I lost my devices last night while rushing to catch a bus downtown in Lubbock. At about 7:45 p.m., I had just left the Buddy Holly Center and was scanning my route when I must have left them on a bench by the outdoor sculpture courtyard. My phone, tablet, and a compact charger were inside a black backpack that got left behind in the crowd near the Depot District. I walked the block back and forth along 19th Street, asked a security guard, and called the campus library staff, but the crowd thinned and the evening grew chilly. Those devices held work notes, photos, and a few cherished memories; I’m anxious to recover them.
Approximate last-seen location
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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.