Lost laptop and external SSD seeking data recovery
Description
⚠️ REWARD OFFERED: PLEASE HELP ME GET MY MEMORIES BACK ⚠️
What happened: My car was broken into from a parking lot at 611 Shepherd in the Rice Military area of Houston around midnight on September 1st.
What was taken: My laptop and a SanDisk 1TB External SSD.
The bottom line: I don't care about the hardware or the laptop—I just want the DATA back. It holds years of irreplaceable personal memories that can never be replaced.
💰 Cash reward offered for its safe return, no questions asked. (Even if the person who took it is reading this, please reach out to me directly so we can work this out.
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.