Lost postcards from a South Florida trip
Description
On Saturday at 8:10 a.m., I was biking along Biscayne Boulevard by Bayside Market Place in downtown Miami when I realized my stack of postcards from our South Florida trip had vanished from my tote. They are not valuable, but they are the only physical reminders of a week spent wandering Little Havana, South Beach, and the Everglades, and they mean a lot to me. I retraced the path along the harbor area, checked the benches near the marina, and asked a couple of joggers, but no luck. If someone turned them in, I would be grateful to get them back, even if a few cards are creased; they are precious to me.
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.