Red coin tin with vintage coins, GR-87 sticker
Description
I lost my red metal coin tin containing a small vintage coin collection yesterday around 3pm near the Utica Public Library on Genesee Street. The tin is about the size of a deck of cards, bright red with a dented lid and a faded green sticker on top that reads GR-87. Inside there are roughly 40 coins, including a couple buffalo nickels and a 1944 steel cent, plus a hand-written catalog tag on the inside rim that says 'A.N. 1950s'. This collection has real sentimental value—it belonged to my grandfather, and I’d be crushed to lose it forever. If you’ve seen anything around the parking lot behind the library or near the bus stop on Genesee Street, please drop me a note. I’d really appreciate any help tracking it down.
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.