Lost travel bags near Cody, Wyoming
Description
Hi, I’m Mia Carter. I left two travel bags behind around 8:15 p.m. last Saturday after leaving the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and walking toward the town square in Cody, Wyoming. The bags are a large black rolling suitcase and a gray carry-on with a red tag; inside are a photo album from our trip, a camera lens cap, and a few outfits I need for the road. My stomach dropped when I realized they were gone, and I retraced the sidewalk along Sheridan Avenue toward the old railroad depot, but they weren’t there. It’s been a scramble since, and I’m hoping someone who found them turned them in to the local lost-and-found so they can come home.
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.