Lost
lost shopping bags in Anchorage
Near Captain Cook Hotel
Lost
listing
Posted
4 days
ago
Description
On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., I realized my shopping bags were missing while I was walking from a grocery run toward downtown Anchorage. The bags were bulky—one black tote and a brown paper bag with my initials on the corner—stuffed with groceries and a small birthday gift I’d bought for my sister. I last saw them by the Captain Cook Hotel near 6th Avenue, as the wind picked up and few people hurried by. More than the items, the bags held memories, and I’m hoping they’ll be found and kept safe until I can get them back.
Approximate last-seen location
Near Captain Cook Hotel
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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.