Lost Item Recovery

Ask for my help now!

If you’re currently in the location where you lost your item – stay there if you can, take photos of the area, and/or leave a visual marker of the suspected loss area – even if it’s a just a stick in the sand. Call or text me at (415) 968-9752‬ and I’ll see if I can come help right away. Leave a voicemail if there is no answer right away. Then when you have a chance, fill out the form below as a record of your item.

If you lost your item some time ago, we will schedule a time to attempt recovery. Fill out the form below as a record of your item, and call or text me at (415) 968-9752‬ to schedule a time to search. Leave a voicemail if there is no answer right away.

The Basics:
I do not have any standard fees for attempting a search for a lost item. You also have no obligation to provide a reward. If there are circumstances that make the journey costly for me, we can discuss those. Sometimes items are damaged when they are lost. During the search, I will do my best to protect your item so that no further damage occurs.

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Continue reading below to learn more about how lost item recovery works.

First Name*:	Last Name*:
Email Address*:
Phone Number: If this is a recent loss, I will reach out by phone first, then by email.*
Lost Item Description: Share some important details about the item you lost like: size, shape, metal type, and any other distinguishing features.*
OPTIONAL: If you have a photo of the item or a photo from the location where it was lost, you can upload that here.
When was the item lost?* If you don't know the exact date, approximate date is fine.
Where did you lose the item?* Provide a brief description of the area where the item was lost. Is it private property, public area, etc.
Agreement* By clicking the checkbox, you understand that: Laura is a volunteer metal detectorist - you are under no obligation to provide a reward! We will discuss any potential park entry or parking fees when I contact you. Sometimes items are damaged when they are lost. During the search, I will do my best to protect your item so that no further damage occurs. If we locate your item, I will take a photo of the item to share on my website, social media, and any news articles that may result. I will always obtain your permission to use any photos that contain your smiling face. 🙂 I understand and agree

Lost Item Recovery: How does it work?

I help people find lost items of many kinds!

Around age 10 I started as a hobbyist, and I now have many years of experience using my metal detector in different types of terrain. I have recovered lost items in Chicago, Miami, and San Francisco.

smiling client after I located her missing sapphire earring with my metal detector.

This is a happy client after I located her missing sapphire earring.

If you’re in the San Francisco bay area, I can probably help you pretty quickly! Reach out using my contact form and let me know where and when you lost the item and I’ll see if I can help.

How does it work?

We start with a conversation. I will ask you to recreate the scene and provide details about how you lost the item. I’ll want to know when you noticed it was missing, and about where you think it could be. The narrower we can get the search area, the more likely it will be to find!

A metal detector transmits an electromagnetic field from the round or oval-shaped coil into the ground. Any metal objects (we call them targets) within the field retransmit an electromagnetic field of their own. The detector’s coil receives the retransmitted field and alerts the detectorist by producing a response like a sound and/or information on a screen. The more I know about your item – metal composition, size, shape – the easier I can narrow my search to your lost item.

What is RingFinders?

RingFinders is an international directory of metal detectorists (like me)! The goal of the RingFinders service is to “help people find their lost jewelry at beaches, parks, lakes and yards all around the world.” It doesn’t have to be a ring, but when you really need to find it, there are independent metal detectorists like me that can help you.

See my RingFinders profile

Metal Detector: Jewelry and Lost Item Recovery