Lost
Lost GPS devices near Mayo Clinic campus
Outside Mayo Clinic campus
Lost
listing
Posted
6 days
ago
Description
I’m Noah Patel, and I’m scrambling after my GPS devices. This morning around 7:45 a.m., while I was walking near the Mayo Clinic campus on 1st Ave SW in Rochester, I must have dropped them somewhere along the sidewalk. They’re two compact devices, one in a gray case and the other in a blue case, both essential for navigation around town and for appointments. I rely on them every day, so being without them is stressful and disorienting. If someone found something that matches, it would mean a lot to get them back.
Approximate last-seen location
Outside Mayo Clinic campus
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.