Lost belts near Fort Taber Park
Description
At 6:14 p.m. on Saturday, I was strolling the Fort Taber waterfront in New Bedford, South Coast, Massachusetts, United States, taking sunset photos. My black leather belt and a brown belt slipped from my coat pocket and vanished into the breeze along the harbor boardwalk. These belts aren’t just accessories—they’re the ones I wore through job fairs, moving days, and family cookouts, and I feel incomplete without them. If you happened to spot them around Fort Taber Park, the boardwalk, or the nearby fishing docks, please let me know. I’m really hoping a kind passerby can return a small piece of my everyday routine.
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.