Lost Student ID near UNC Chapel Hill
Description
I lost my student ID this morning around 10:15 AM on the UNC Chapel Hill campus, Raleigh / Durham / CH, North Carolina, United States, near the Franklin Street entrance to the Student Union. I had stopped to jot a note in my notebook and clipped the card to my lanyard, then headed toward a lecture hall. When I stood up to go to class, the ID was missing from the lanyard loop. The card has a blue lanyard and a small university logo; it's important for class check-ins and library access, and I'm anxious that someone else could misuse it. If you've seen a stray ID on the Franklin Street area or by the library, please let me know.
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.