Lost Brooches near Plattsburgh-Adirondacks, NY
Description
On Friday at 6:45 p.m., I realized my brooches were missing while I walked the lakefront path by the Lake Champlain shoreline near City Beach in Plattsburgh. The pins are silver with tiny initials; one is teardrop-shaped with a pale blue stone. I remember fastening them at a café table after a quick phone call, then stepping out into the cool air and noticing they weren’t in my coat. They belonged to my grandmother and mother and feel like pieces of family history. If someone found them, please keep them safe—I’d love to have them back where they belong, with my things and my memories.
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.