Lost brooches in the Poconos
Description
I lost my two vintage brooches in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, while browsing the Main Street shops and stepping out to the sidewalk for a quick phone check. One brooch is a small blue enamel leaf, the other a delicate gold bee with tiny rhinestones. They’re not worth a fortune, but they mean the world to me - both were gifts from my grandmother and carry a lot of family memory. I retraced my steps along Main Street and the little alley behind the bookstore, but I didn’t turn them up. If someone finds them, please use the site to get them back to me.
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.