Lost coins in Orange County, CA
Description
I lost my coins this evening. They’re a small, battered copper pouch that belonged to my grandmother, a token of Sundays spent around the kitchen table. I was at the Irvine Spectrum Center outside the Rotunda around 7:45 PM on Saturday, walking from the parking structure toward the outdoor fountains when I realized the pouch was gone. I retraced the escalators, the valet circle, and the main entrances, but the crowd moved me along and the memory slipped away with the rush of people. The coins aren’t valuable, but they carry family history, and I’m desperate to find them. If you found anything, please use the site’s messaging to reach me. Thank you.
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.