Gym bags gone after SBCC workout.
Description
At 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, I finished a workout at the Santa Barbara City College gym and realized my gym bags were missing from the locker by the mirrors near the basketball courts. I retraced my steps through the lobby and spoke with the front desk, but the bags didn’t turn up. Inside were my training clothes, a pair of running shoes, and a charger for my headphones—the essentials I rely on for morning sessions. I’m stressed about replacing these items and anxious about being stranded without my gear. If you saw bags near the SBCC gym or along the Loma Vista corridor, please leave a note on the site.
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.