Lost handheld and console near Riverwalk, Wilmington
Description
I lost my handheld and console after a late game night at the Riverwalk on Front Street in downtown Wilmington around 9:10 pm last Friday. My handheld is a silver PSP-like device with a small sticker of a rocket; the console is a compact retro Nintendo Switch, with a cracked screen protector. Those devices contain hours of saved progress and a few family photos I kept for comfort while traveling; losing them felt like losing a little piece of home. I retraced steps along the Front Street promenade, checked the riverfront benches near the fountain, and asked the nearby arcade bar staff if anyone had turned them in, but nothing turned up.
Approximate last-seen location
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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.