Found USB drives near Church Street Marketplace, Burlington.
Description
I found two USB drives in a blue zip pouch beside a bench outside the bakery at Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont, around 3:47 pm today. The pouch was wedged between a planter and the bench, next to a coffee cart. Inside were two USB drives, a couple of charging cables, and a tiny sticker that looked like a mountain. It looked like someone was on a tech trip; I imagined the owner must be anxious to have those drives back. I picked them up and brought them home to keep them safe. If the owner recognizes the hardware or the sticker, they’ll know these are theirs.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
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.