Grey North Face Borealis backpack with orange zipper pulls
Description
I lost my grey North Face Borealis backpack yesterday around 3pm near the Fort Dodge Public Library on Center Avenue. It's a medium-sized backpack, gray with a black bottom and bright orange zipper pulls. Inside there's a pink pencil case, a cracked tablet sleeve, and a blue university lanyard with a single key attached. There's a small reflective logo on the front and a leather patch with my initials 'AS' on the inside pocket. It was a gift from my sister and has sentimental value—I've been really worried about not finding it, since it holds all my class notes and my favorite hoodie tucked in the main compartment.
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.