Lost drones near Ector County Library, Odessa
Description
I was out filming the sunset with two drones when a gust hammered through the parking lot. Around 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, I left my drone bag on the hood of my pickup outside the Ector County Library in Odessa and wandered over to grab some footage nearby. When I returned, the bag and both drones were gone. One drone has a red sticker on the back; the other is plain gray, with a small crack in the camera cover. I’ve retraced my steps along 12th Street and into the nearby shopping strip, asking shopkeepers and security, hoping against hope someone picked them up and did the right thing.
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.