Lost Synthesizers in Northern WI
Description
On Sunday around 2:15 p.m., I was loading two synthesizers into my car near the Hodag statue in downtown Rhinelander when one of the cases slipped out of my grip. I spun around and they were gone, the two bulky cases that hold months of patches and a lot of memories from gigs across Northern Wisconsin. They mean everything to me and I’m sick thinking about where they might end up or who might be using them. I’ve retraced the route to the Hodag statue, Rotary Park, and the cozy cafe along Lincoln Street, but I haven’t found them yet, so I’m hoping someone will recognize them through this listing.
Approximate last-seen location
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.