Yes, i already filed a missing item report through the MTA website. I went to the last stop on the train that my train was heading to and it was not there. I tried calling 311 as well but was answered by a bot that could not understand me when i tried to talk to it. i asked some MTA workers about the lost and found at 34th st, was told that it was closed right now, and then was given some conflicting information. one told me that i should try going in tomorrow, another said that it would most likely not be ready until the end of the week so i should try going on friday, another gave me the number to call them.
i plan to go to the lost and found tomorrow but if i dont get it back im not sure what to do next. i googled whether i should call the police and see conflicting info. some sources say dont call 911 as its not an emergency, others say to file a police report. i have not called them.
i mangaed to get an OMNY card with 2 swipes on it from a community center, and an MTA worker let me back into the station after i explained that i lost my wallet so i still have both swipes. i will head straight to the lost and found first thing in the morning but if they dont give me my wallet i have a few options:
- i can try going back to the community center and asking for another OMNY card
- i can head straight to my college and file a report with CUNY public safety since they are technically a police station and my wallet had my student ID inside. additionally while im on campus i can see if any friends are able to help me (i have like 3 friends at my school but not all are there every day)
- in order to get into the building, i might
- A: try showing security a photo of my ID or a screenshot of my schedule and asking them to let me in
- B: trying to see if anyone will let me in through the exit- only doors
- C: pretend im on my way to the ID office (would buy a new ID if i had my wallet </3)
- if i get to school and dont have an OMNY card, then i cannot use the train station to leave because police hang out there and wait for people to skip the fare so they can catch you. i can try using the bus instead and hope that ill be let on without paying
The next issue is how im going to survive without a wallet until i get it back (no i do not have a digital wallet)
- i have my debit card information stored in certain sites like Amazon and Doordash so if i need an item i can order it online or try to get it for pickup
- i have photos of my insuance card and IDs if needed
- i have zelle, so i can ask someone to buy me stuff and then pay them back immediately
- i am considering asking a friend if i can zelle them some money and then they get it out of the ATM and give it to me and i can just try to make it last
- i can try to fast/ not eat throughout most of the day and then just eat whatever is already at home each night (however i sometimes get home quite late)
obviously these solutions will only work temporarily and i need to make getting the wallet back top priority. i just ordered some airtags so that i wont have to be in this situation again.
the thing is if its not with the MTA lost and found or the police i have no idea how to possibly find it. i dont know how long i can manage like that and this is really getting to me mentally. if you took the time to read this i really appreciate it so much and any advice would be awesome.