WIU ID cards lost near Simpson Library
Description
I lost my WIU student ID and my state driver's license yesterday around 3pm near Simpson Library on the WIU campus in Macomb. The WIU ID is a purple-and-gold plastic card with the university seal and my name embossed; it also has a small coffee stain near the bottom-left corner. The driver's license is the standard horizontal card, a bit creased along the right edge, and there's a tiny sticker on the back from a campus parking pass that I forgot to remove. These IDs mean a lot to me—they unlock a lot of campus buildings and my class access—and I’m really hoping to get them back. If you found them, I’d really appreciate it and I can meet you to pick them up.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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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.