Found guitars near UI campus, Moscow
Description
On Tuesday evening, around 6:15 p.m., I found a set of guitars outside the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, Washington, near Main Street and the Kibbie Dome area. A weathered black hard-shell case sat wedged beside a bike rack, with three guitars peeking out and a few local-venue stickers scuffed on the exterior. One is sunburst electric, another is a sun-faded acoustic, and a tiny travel guitar tucked inside a soft bag. It looked like someone had just left them behind in a rush, as if they were on their way to class or a gig. I picked them up and kept them safe, hoping the owner would see this and come forward.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
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.