Lost sports equipment kit—various sports gear
Description
I’m Mia Thompson, and I realized around 7:15 PM last Friday that my sports gear had vanished from my bag at the Providence Place Mall food court in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The bag sat under a chair while I grabbed a pretzel, and when I turned back, the gear was gone. Inside was equipment for multiple sports—a pair of soccer cleats, a folded yoga mat, a basketball, and a few shin guards—all in a gray duffel with a blue stripe. I’m worried about keeping up with practices this week; this kit means a lot to me, both practically and emotionally. I’m hopeful someone picked it up and will return it to the lost-and-found.
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.