Lost Equipment for Various Sports in Indianapolis
Description
Taylor Martin here. I was stepping out after a late practice near Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday when I realized my Equipment for Various Sports bag was missing as I passed the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The bag is a black duffel with a red stripe; inside you’d find a baseball glove, a pair of worn soccer cleats, a tennis racket in a blue cover, and a rolled yoga mat. I’ve got back-to-back practices and job shifts this week, so losing gear that covers several sports hits hard and makes me worry about keeping up. If it turns up, I just want it back where it belongs.
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.