Lost: Hats in Orange County
Description
Hi, I'm Sophia Kim. I was at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa around 4:15 PM on Saturday, trying on jackets and sipping coffee, when I realized my hats were gone. I wore two hats that day: a gray felt fedora with a navy ribbon and a black baseball cap with a small white logo. I retraced from Bloomingdale's to the Carousel Court, checked the benches, the fountain, and the food court, but the hats hadn't turned up. My heart sank—these hats aren't just accessories, they're little rituals I use to feel put together on busy days with friends. If you found them near the fountain or at the Nordstrom entrance, please keep them safe until the owner can reclaim them.
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.