LOST studs near SIU Student Center
Description
I was at the SIU Student Center in Carbondale around 5:20 PM last Thursday when I realized my silver studs were missing from my jacket pocket. They are tiny and simple, but they mean a lot to me. I remember stepping into the bookstore area near the food court, then wandering toward the campus quad and back to the student lounge, hoping they had not slipped somewhere obvious. Since then I have felt a mix of frustration and hope, frustrated at losing something small, hopeful that someone honest found them and turned them in to the lost and found. If they are out there, I would love to have them 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.