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Found handheld gaming console near Yale Bookstore
Chapel Street near Yale Bookstore
Found
listing
Posted
17 days
ago
Description
Friday at around 2:45 p.m., I found a handheld gaming console and a charger lying under a bench outside the Yale Bookstore on Chapel Street, not far from the New Haven Green. The device had a few scratches and a screen protector, but the battery still held a charge when I turned it over. I picked it up, checked the nearby benches, and then brought it to campus security hoping the owner would claim it through the site. It felt good to reconnect someone with a lost treasure, and I’m glad no one walked away without a chance to recover it.
Approximate found location
Chapel Street near Yale Bookstore
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.