Lost
Lost GPS devices near Mayo Clinic campus
Outside Mayo Clinic campus
Lost
listing
Posted
27 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
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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.
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Meet in a safe, public place
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- 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.
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