Lost toasters in Northampton.
Description
I was tidying up after a late study session in my Northampton apartment around 9:30 PM last Friday when I realized my two toasters were missing from the kitchen counter. They’re a simple mismatched pair—one stainless steel and one matte black—the kind that helps me start the day before class at Smith College. I retraced my steps through the living room and out toward Pulaski Park on Main Street, but nothing turned up. Western Massachusetts has started to feel like home, and those toasters are a small, stubborn anchor. If these show up near Pulaski Park or Main Street, I’d be grateful to hear from you.
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.