Olive green North Face backpack found near Santa Fe Plaza
Description
I found this olive green North Face Borealis backpack this afternoon around 3:45pm, tucked behind a bench near the Santa Fe Plaza by the Palace of the Governors on Lincoln Avenue. It's a standard-size pack with a dark gray bottom and bright orange zipper pulls on the main compartment and front pocket. A small embroidered sun-and-mountain patch decorates the front, and the left shoulder strap has a tiny fray near the seam. Inside I found a blue spiral notebook with a University of New Mexico sticker and a charger cable coiled in the side pocket. I know how easy it is to panic over a lost bag—if this is yours, email me at [email protected] with a detail only you would know about it, and we’ll sort a safe handoff.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
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.