All lost and found items in Boston
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Lost key fob and key at Downtown Crossing
Lost: key fob + key at downtown crossing
Lost terrariums near Copley Square, Boston
Morning today around 8:10 AM I realized I left two glass terrariums on a bench near Copley Square in Boston. One holds tiny air plants, the other has moss and a small figurine tucked inside. They were in a clear plastic box with mismatched lids, and I carried them to work as tiny living corners. I’m anxious about them because they’re part of a project I’m building, and I miss checking on them first thing in the morning.
Lost: Work Cases in Boston
I was at 9:15 AM today by the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, and I think I left my Work Cases on the bench outside the library. It's a black leather case with a red strap, scuffed corners, and a zipper that sticks. Inside are important documents and a few personal notes that I rely on every day. If you found them, please let the site know—I’m hoping someone picked them up and will see this post.
FOUND: Found holiday decorations near Boston City Hall Plaza.
FOUND: I found a tote full of holiday decorations by the edge of Boston City Hall Plaza around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, December 2. A string of warm-white lights glowed softly under the streetlight, and a red velvet garland peeked out from beneath torn tissue. A small Santa figurine rested on top. I placed the tote on a nearby bench and left a note so the owner might recognize it. The bundle includes several strings of lights, a garland, and a few ornaments. It felt like a piece of someone’s holiday season had slipped away in the evening breeze, and I wanted to help bring it back to its rightful home.
FOUND: Equipment for Various Sports in Boston
I found this Equipment for Various Sports on Friday evening, around 7:30 p.m., near the Frog Pond in Boston Common. A black gym bag sat by a bench, spilling out a basketball, running shoes, a tennis racket, and a rolled yoga mat. It looked like someone forgot it after practice, the way it all clashed together. I checked for a name tag but found nothing obvious. I brought the bag to the park’s security desk and left a note on the lost-and-found board, hoping the owner will see it here and claim it soon. It’s a small thing, but it felt like a little rescue in the middle of the city.
Shopping bags left behind on Newbury Street
My name is Priya Singh. Tonight, around 8:30 PM, I left a couple of shopping bags on a bench outside the Boston Public Library at Copley Square after finishing a quick stop at a cafe. When I returned, they were gone. The bags contain several small gifts and a reusable tote; I’m especially worried about a late birthday present I had tucked inside. I’m hoping someone picked them up and left them somewhere safe—the moment I realized, my heart sank, and I felt a wave of embarrassment. If you’ve seen them, I’d be grateful for any help in getting them back.
Lost Breeds in Boston, MA
I realized I'd left behind a folder labeled Breeds during a jog along the Charles River Esplanade, near the Boston Public Library, around 5:45 p.m. yesterday. The folder holds notes, clippings, and sketches about different dog breeds for a rescue project I'm leading with my sister. I know it sounds nerdy, but those papers are the backbone of our outreach plans, and losing them felt like misplacing a thread from my daily routine. If someone picked them up, I'd be grateful to have them back; they mean more to me than a stack of loose papers.
Found: Quilts near bench by Boston Public Library.
I was walking back from a coffee shop near Copley Square around 6:40 PM when I spotted a bundle of quilts tucked under a park bench by the Boston Public Library steps. They look handmade: one quilt with blues and creams in a starburst pattern, the other a floral patchwork with yellows and greens. The rain had started, and my heart sank thinking they might be someone’s cherished keepsakes. I picked them up, kept them close, and waited a few minutes near the bench in case the owner appeared, but no one did. They’re clearly well-loved pieces, and I hope they’ll be reunited with the people who made or cherished them.
Pocket Watches lost near Boston Common
Hi, I’m Elizabeth Carter. I lost my pocket watches around 6:45 p.m. yesterday near the Boston Common, by the steam fountain and the exit to Tremont Street. They’re two small gold pocket watches, one with a blue dial and a tiny initial engraved on the back. I’m sick with worry because they’re family heirlooms. If you found them anywhere around the Public Garden or along Boylston Street, please know they mean everything to me.
Lost wallet with license and credit card
Lost wallet with license and credit card Robert Greener
Found: Chargers near Boston Common
This afternoon around 2:30 PM, I found a tangle of chargers under a bench on Tremont Street near the Boston Common. A backpack had tipped over while I was walking back from a coffee shop, and these little cables spilled out onto the pavement. I picked them up and left them on the bench, hoping someone would recognize them. They are a mix of USB-C and micro-USB cables, with a bright red charger among a few black cables. If these belong to you, they are safe with me until the rightful owner steps forward.
Found hoops in Boston
I found a pair of hoops yesterday afternoon near the Boston Public Library at Copley Square, around 3:45 p.m. I was walking out of the library courtyard when I spotted them on the pavement by the fountain. They’re silver hoop earrings, about 1.5 inches, with a simple design. I picked them up and brought them to the local lost-and-found desk, hoping the owner would recognize them soon. It always feels strange to lose something small and personal; I figured I’d do the right thing and keep them safe until someone claims them.
Found driver's license on Copley Square sidewalk.
While out for a morning walk around 11:45 a.m., I spotted a driver's license on the sidewalk near the Boston Public Library steps on Copley Square. I picked it up and saw the owner's name, which gave me a moment of responsibility and concern. It is a reminder of how easily IDs can slip away in a busy city. I hope the owner sees this post and finds their way back to it.
lost stamps in Boston
Hi, I'm Mia Clarke. I realized around 4:15 p.m. today that my stamps were missing after I left the Boston Public Library steps near Copley Square. They sit in a small blue leather folder with a yellowed label, and I can picture the exact designs still in my mind. I'm anxious because one stamp honors my grandfather's collection, and I just want them back where they belong.
lost: Toasters in Boston near Fenway Park
Last Tuesday around 7:15 p.m., I was in my apartment on Commonwealth Avenue when I realized my two toasters were missing from the kitchen counter. They’re a matching black chrome set, a gift from my grandmother, with a small dent on one corner and a faded sticker on the bottom. I must have left them by the window after I boiled water for tea, and when I turned back they were gone. It may sound silly, but these toasters are part of my morning routine and I’m devastated to think someone else is using them now. If they turn up anywhere near Fenway Park or Back Bay, I’d be grateful to get them back.