Brass house keys with blue owl charm
Description
I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm near the Ped Mall by the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. It's a small brass house key on a worn, slightly bent silver ring, plus a black car key fob that's scuffed from daily use. One standout identifying feature is a tiny blue enamel owl charm on the ring; another is a red plastic tag with the number 27 scribbled on it. The keys mean a lot to me—my late grandmother's apartment key opens a place with big sentimental value, and I'm really worried about them turning up missing. If someone found them, send me a message at [email protected] and we can arrange a safe return.
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.