Lost handheld and console in Orange County
Description
Friday night, around 8:45 PM, I was at the Irvine Spectrum Center, near the food court, when my handheld gaming console and the charger slipped from my backpack and vanished. I must have set them down at the table while I checked my map, and by the time I grabbed my things again, they were nowhere to be found. The console is a black Nintendo Switch with a cracked screen and a blue protective sleeve; the charger is a white USB-C brick. This means a lot to me, especially since I was hoping to unwind after a long week. If you happened to see anything around Center Court or near the Regal Cinemas, I’d be grateful.
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.