Lost
Lost devices in Northern Michigan
Downtown Traverse City
Lost
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
I woke up at 7:40 a.m. Friday in a lakeside cabin near Traverse City and found my devices missing from the desk. The laptop, tablet, and charger were all there yesterday, now gone. These devices hold work notes and photos from family trips, and losing them hits hard. I last used them at the coffee shop on Front Street, downtown Traverse City, just a block from the bay, under a bright red awning. The harbor light was soft and calm that morning; now it feels oddly quiet without them.
Approximate last-seen location
Downtown Traverse City
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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.