Lost toasters in Key West, Florida Keys
Description
Last Friday at about 8:30 p.m., I realized my two toasters were missing from the kitchen counter of our little guesthouse on Duval Street, Key West, just a few blocks from Mallory Square. The kitchen was bright with a red-and-white checkered curtain and a row of seashell magnets on the fridge. We had left them cooling on the counter after a sunset grilling and must have left without them when we headed out for a night on Duval Street. They’re generic white mini toasters, nothing fancy, but we use them every morning and the memory of them makes me ache to have them back near the water.
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.