Lost Action Figures in Reading, PA
Description
On Sunday at 3:20 p.m., I realized my action figures were gone from my backpack after we sat on a bench near the Pagoda in City Park, Reading. I had been showing them to my nephew, lining them up along the railing while the leaves fell around us. The missing ones are a blue-hooded hero, a red-winged figure, and a small green sidekick, all of them a little scuffed but beloved. I carried them from the Reading Public Library to the park that afternoon, and the sight of an empty pocket made my heart sink. I’m hoping someone nearby picked them up and kept them safe until I can bring them back home.
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.