Lost
Red Penguin Classics hardcover mystery novel
Southwest Michigan
Lost
listing
Posted
16 days
ago
Description
I lost my red Penguin Classics hardcover mystery novel yesterday around 3pm near the Barnes & Noble on West Main Street in downtown Kalamazoo, Southwest Michigan. It's a 500-page edition, hardback with a red cloth spine and gold lettering that has a small crease along the top edge. Inside, there's a blue fabric bookmark and a faded note tucked inside the cover that reads 'For Jamie' in my handwriting. The book has sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandmother, and I really need it back. If anyone finds it, I’d be grateful to hear from you!
Approximate last-seen location
Southwest Michigan
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.