Lost laptop
Description
Not so much lost as I left it in a taxi on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. I was not drunk, just shattered tired as I am doing a 6 hour round trip to work at the moment. I got the taxi on Wexford Street and he dropped me to D5. Driver was a foreign national. By law the driver is obliged to hand it in and hasn't. If you got in after me and found it and do not return it you are technically a thief. I have receipts, serial numbers etc so you will be found if you try to sell it. Or you can return it here and we'll ask no questions and ignore the fact that you are thieving scum!
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.
- 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
- Garda 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 asking your local Garda station for advice first.
Keep communication on Lost.ie
- 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, PPS numbers, or copies of your ID.