Lost gym clothes in Portland, Maine
Description
Hi, I’m Mia Barker. I lost my gym clothes this morning in Portland, Maine. After a 6:30 a.m. workout at the Portland YMCA on Fore Street, I left my black duffel on a bench by the treadmills. By 7:15 a.m. the bag was gone. Inside: a gray moisture-wicking tank, black leggings, and a neon-green hoodie with a small pine-tree patch. The bag smells of chlorine and laundry soap, and I tucked in a sweaty headband and a damp towel. I’ve been wandering the Old Port area since, hoping someone picked it up and turned it in at the front desk. It’s a small thing, but it carries a lot of my routine and routine hopes.
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.