Worked example. Two cables belong in the desk pouch. Jo borrowed C04. Someone saw a black cable on the table, then confirmed C09 was still in the pouch.
| ID | Usual place | Latest evidence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | Desk pouch | Jo borrowed it Monday (B). | Read the tag on the table cable before closing the loan. |
| C09 | Desk pouch | Seen in pouch Friday (D). | Keep listed as present. |
| Unknown | Unknown | Black cable on table Thursday (C). | Match its ID to the index. Colour alone cannot identify it. |
Close the loan once the item’s physical ID and its return location are recorded.
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