I lost my keyboards near Old Main, State College.
Description
Yesterday around 9:15 p.m., I realized my keyboards were gone from my backpack near the Penn State Bookstore on College Ave. I sprinted back along Beaver Ave toward Old Main, asking students and staff if anyone had seen two mechanical keyboards. One is blue with a compact layout, the other silver with lime keycaps and a slightly chipped space bar. They’re not just gadgets to me; I use them for late-night coding sessions and small-campus gigs. I’m hopeful a kind passerby turned them in at the security desk by the HUB-Robeson Center, or left a note at the information desk. If you saw anything, I’d be grateful to hear about it.
Approximate last-seen location
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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.
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Meet in a safe, public place
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- 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.
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Keep communication on lostandfound.io
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