Lost: Devices in Richmond, Indiana
Description
Last Saturday at 4:15 p.m., I left a black laptop bag with several devices on a park bench near the Glen Miller Park fountain in Richmond. When I came back five minutes later, the bench was empty and my bag was gone. Inside are a black laptop, two tablets, and a tangled charger. These devices are essential for my job and schoolwork, and losing them has me scrambling to re-create files and keep up with schedules. I retraced my steps along Main Street and through the nearby library area, asking a few strangers if they’d seen anything, but no luck. If you’ve picked up a bag by mistake or spotted it around the park, please help me get it back.
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.