TULSA -- Members of the Stewart family said they make sure they’re prepared before spinning upside down on rides at the Tulsa State Fair.
"Just take my phones, keys, I have my drivers license in my pocket, but that’s it. I don’ take anything else.”
According to North American Midway officials, cell phones, wallets and car keys are the most common items lost at the fair. Which could be a devastating loss according to some fair goers.
“I’d probably start screaming a lot,” said Rylee Carter.
“I was scared it was going to fall out while we were upside down,” said Reece Cunningham.
Midway officials said they actually have a high return rate. With some help from good detective work.
“If they have messages opened up on their phone, we’ll message their family member. If it’s an iPhone we’ll say call home or call mom and try to contact somebody like that. We’ve actually gone on peoples Facebook pages and messaged them to tell them that it’s here,” said North American Midway Dir. of Guest Services, Cynthia Coetzee.
Tyrone Stewart said he thinks trying to find his lost stuff, is a lost cause. That’s why he’s keeping his items close.
“I’ve been patting my pockets every like 10-20 minutes making sure i’ve got everything intact,” said Stewart.
Lost and Found booths are set up all over the fair. Midway officials said hundreds of lost items have been turned in so far.
The fair ends Sunday, but you can still find the rest of your lost items at the security office at the fairgrounds.
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