r/TraceAnObject Nov 12 '24

Announcement General Discussion - Share your search and image analysis methods

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Been a while since a release of new cases, expecting something from FBI fairly soon and a change to how they share information.

In the meantime, it could be useful if readers of the sub shared how they go about trying to identify items in the pictures.

What search sites and techniques you use, what image manipulation programs you might use to clear up an image, or just general techniques about the approach you take to figuring things out.

This is an open discussion thread, not meant to address any case in particular, but simply tools and approaches used to figure things out.

Thanks for participating.


r/TraceAnObject Jul 25 '24

Announcement Click here to view open cases only, or choose the "Open" flair in the sidebar

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r/TraceAnObject 6d ago

Open [AUS: Operation Moonbi] 16-JUL-2026 Puffer Vest

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947 Upvotes

A puffer vest with a distinctive dinosaur, or dinosaur skeleton, pattern. The images were likely taken on 26 June, 2023, at a Rouse Hill childcare centre.


r/TraceAnObject 6d ago

Open [AUS: Operation Moonbi] 16-JUL-2026 Shorts and T-Shirt

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373 Upvotes

Shorts with a blue pattern and a t-shirt with an animal pattern on the front and left shoulder. The image is believed to be taken sometime between 18 February, 2020, and 3 March, 2024, at a Rouse Hill childcare centre.


r/TraceAnObject 6d ago

Open [AUS: Operation Moonbi] 16-JUL-2026 Two Tone T-shirt

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260 Upvotes

A two-tone t-shirt likely taken on 9 January, 2018, at a Putney childcare centre.


r/TraceAnObject May 29 '26

[DHS: 25-0010] 29-MAY-2026 Do you recognize this tattoo or can you make out what it is? Or do you recognize this room?

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1.5k Upvotes

Do you recognize this tattoo or can you make out what it is? Or do you recognize this room?


r/TraceAnObject May 28 '26

[DHS: 25-0009] 28-MAY-2026 Do you recognize this shirt and this blanket?

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656 Upvotes

Do you recognize this shirt and this blanket?


r/TraceAnObject May 27 '26

[DHS: 25-0008] 27-MAY-2026 This image depicts the tile design of a bathtub seen in Japan in 2010. Do you know where in Japan this is located, including potentially in a hotel or an apartment?

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550 Upvotes

This image depicts the tile design of a bathtub seen in Japan in 2010. Do you know where in Japan this is located, including potentially in a hotel or an apartment?


r/TraceAnObject May 26 '26

Open [DHS: 25-0007] 26-MAY-2026 This object may be a painting seen in a bathroom. Have you seen this before?

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499 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject May 25 '26

Open [DHS: 25-0006] 25-MAY-2026 Do you recognize this object? It was seen in Hawai'i.

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696 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject May 24 '26

Identified [DHS: 25-0005] 24-MAY-2026 This object appears to be a lightweight blanket hung on the wall as possible decoration. Do you recognize this or have any information about it, including where it was sold?

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593 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject May 23 '26

Identified [DHS: 25-0004] 22-MAY-2026 This object appears to be a lightweight blanket with a Christmas theme being used as a window covering. Do you recognize this or have any information about it, including where it was sold?

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818 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject May 22 '26

Open [DHS: 25-0003] 22-MAY-2026 Do you recognize this flag or tapestry hanging behind the TV (the blue screen)? These two images depict different portions of the same object, under different lighting conditions.

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585 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject May 21 '26

Open [DHS: 25-0002] 21-MAY-2026 This t-shirt appears to have a logo for Ruth “Gator” Ginsburg and the word Notorious below it. Where was this sold or distributed?

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781 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject May 20 '26

Open [DHS: 26-0001] 20-MAY-2026 This individual appears to have a forearm tattoo as well as a tattoo under his watch. Do you recognize these tattoos?

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1.2k Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Mar 25 '26

Open [EUR: C59012024/6316] 25-MAR-2026 Can you identify this t-shirt?

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489 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Mar 24 '26

Identified [EUR: C51012024/6315] 24-MAR-2026 Can you identify this logo?

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450 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Mar 23 '26

Identified [EUR: C43012024/6314] 23-MAR-2026 Can you recognise this item?

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245 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Mar 16 '26

Open [EUR: C35012025/6309] 16-MAR-2026 Is this logo familiar to you?

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234 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Mar 16 '26

Open [EUR: C34012025/6309] 15-MAR-2026 Do you recognise this t-shirt?

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317 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Mar 14 '26

Open [EUR: C29012025/6308] 14-MAR-2026 This toy is partially visible. Do you recognise it?

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437 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Mar 13 '26

Open [EUR: C20012025/6307] 13-MAR-2026 Have you seen this logo?

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265 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Dec 18 '25

Open [AUS: 2501009] 18-DEC-2025 Have you seen this room? The playmat is a Tiny Love Gymini playmat.

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507 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Dec 17 '25

Open [AUS: 2501008] 17-DEC-2025 Have you seen this ankle bracelet before?

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445 Upvotes

r/TraceAnObject Dec 16 '25

Identified [AUS: 2501007] 16-DEC-2025] This dress is suspected to be handmade.

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343 Upvotes