It's one of the most inconvenient things you can do to yourself, but it happens to everyone. Misplacing keys can throw a monkey wrench into your entire day. According to Pebblebee, a company that develops key and phone trackers, over 20 million people a year lose their keys. Let's look at some helpful steps you can take once you realize your keys are missing.

1. Double Check If You Have Them

A lot of times in the initial panic of thinking you lost your keys, you're really just overlooking them. It's a good idea to dump out your purse or bag and go through every single item to make sure the keys aren't hiding in a pocket or cranny of the bag. Check clothing and coat pockets as well. You might even want to check your children's toys. It's not uncommon for a small child or toddler to snatch a pair of keys and lose them in their toys.

2. Backtrack Your Steps

You'll also want to backtrack your steps to reconsider everywhere you were. Where was the last place you remember having the keys? This helpful step can sometimes lead you right back to the missing keys. You might also want to ask yourself where you might have put them. You should check all the obvious and not-so-obvious places they could be lurking.

3. Call the Police Station

Not everyone takes this step, but if you have missing keys you might want to call the local authorities to see if someone may have turned in some missing keys. This often happens if someone finds missing keys in a parking lot or other public area. If your local police station has your keys, you can rest assured that they're safe.

4. Grab Your Spare

If you have a spare key, you might want to consider simply using the spare key for now and then spending some more time later finding the missing key. Having a spare key in an easy-to-access location is critical to avoid getting stranded without a key. This can really save a lot of stress.

5. Call a Roadside Assistance Service

Roadside assistance can often provide you with lockout services to get you back in your car. If you're in need of towing, rest assured, as many businesses will be happy to also offer local towing services. Key services can include unlocking services and more.

If you're looking for roadside assistance or local towing, please contact Feldkamps Towing today. We are here for your roadside needs. We look forward to working with you.