This seemed like it would be such a happy story:
Blanka wrote that she lost her keys “between N 46th and Meridian on Monday 4/3, most likely dropped them as I was running to catch a bus # 16.”
Judy wrote “Any chance I could find a way to tell neighbors I found some keys in Meridian Park?”
Blanka, meet Judy. Judy, meet Blanka.
Except that they did meet, and those weren’t her keys. So, if you either lost or found keys, let us know and we’ll put you in touch with the respective finder or loser…of keys.
(Note: that’s just a photo of some keys we found on the Interwebs. They are neither the missing keys nor the keys missing their owner.)
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Over the weekend, my partner and I spied a set of keys on the ground outside of I Love Hot Yoga on Greenlake. One of us wanted to take the keys and post the finding on MyGreenlake, the other thought it best to leave them there. The latter’s logic in leaving the keys on the ground is sound: what’s the 1st thing you do when you lose your keys? Retrace your steps, oui? So if the keys are removed from their place of rest, the chances of reuniting with their owner is lessened. Right? Thoughts on the ethics of found key management?
Thinking like a crook, I would take keys I’ve found that have a key FOB and walk or drive around pushing the button until I hear the car it belongs to. I now have new ride.
If you want to use the mentality that people will retrace there steps then hang a sign in the area saying you found the keys. Or you could post it on local forums/blogs.
Thinking like a crook again on a entirely different issue, I see people all over Wallingford still leaving garage door openers in their cars. For those that haven’t thought about it, all one has to do is get into your car and they have a magic button to your house.
Steve
I lost a set of keys months ago in that area which included a remote key to my car (which are very expensive to replace). On the off chance they might be mine (which would be the biggest stroke of luck ever), I’d love to know what they look like. 🙂
To Carly: the keys we saw on the road did not have a remote key. The keys were three metal keys on a plain metal key ring; no markings, no keychain. I hope you find yours soon!
I just want to offer props to the editors of Wallyhood for the internet savvy and wisdom displayed in the presentation of this article. Very wise,of course, not to provide too many details about the people involved, but extra credit for finding a generic photo of “keys” so as to protect the security of all involved. You’re GOOD!
We used the Google!
If you find keys near a business, consider taking them to the front desk. There is at least a chance the key owner was just there and might call to see if someone found them.
Carly:
Found remote key months ago with purple, curly bracelet fob.
@Ted.Lockery – Dang! Mine had a can opener key chain that looked like a guitar (green in color) and my house keys.
Wallyhood you are the best. Contacted me about Blanka’s keys. I only took the ones I found because another dog owner had seen Blanka’s keys. No fobs, but a car key. I think I will now call Parks Dept. and see if they can help.
Anyone think I should just put the keys on a sign near the park so someone could see them?
I put up signs in the park, but they fell down after a day.
I posted a found Texas drivers license on Craigslist and it was thus united with it’s owner. So try posting this info on Lost and Found on Craigslist.
I found a set of keys on the bench at the bus stop near 45th and Meridian. I left them with the business in front of the bench. I think it was called GMG. It is the business right next to Cutz Meridian.