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Lost Chargers in Buffalo

I was walking back from the Canalside ice cream stand around 8:05 p.m. last Sunday when I realized my phone chargers were missing from my backpack. They’re a tangle of black cords, three different lengths, plus a small blue pouch with my initials. I’d been juggling a grocery bag and a map, and losing those chargers felt like a practical setback I didn’t want to deal with. I’d hate for someone to need them as much as I did, so I’m keeping them here in case the owner passes by Canalside this week.

Canalside waterfront, Buffalo 1 day ago
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Found Microwaves in Buffalo

I was walking past a thrift store on Elmwood Avenue at 3:42 p.m. when I spotted microwaves tucked beside a loading dock after a light drizzle. They looked recently left behind, one cord dangling and a dent in the metal, but otherwise clean. I checked the surrounding area and there weren’t any notes. I felt a jolt of relief imagining the owner might be nearby, rummaging through thrift aisles for a memory and a meal. I’m glad I could set these aside in case the owner returns; I hope whoever they belong to sees this and knows they’re found.

Elmwood Ave near Hertel Ave, Buffalo 1 day ago
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Lost wallet with passport and Buffalo University ID

Wallet with passport card and Buffalo University ID inside. Initials E.M. May have been lost on transit on the 77 bus or on university shuttle

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Buffalo 1 day ago
Gold bracelet with clasp lost V

Gold bracelet with clasp

GOLD BRACELET Womens Plain Gold Chain Linked Bracelet with a Clasp

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Buffalo 5 days ago
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Found: Holiday decorations near Canalside, Buffalo

Yesterday around 4:30 p.m., I was walking along Canalside in Buffalo when I spotted a plastic tote tucked behind a bench near the skating rink. Inside were holiday decorations: a string of multicolored lights, several red and gold ornaments, a garland, a small wreath, and a folded table runner. It looked like someone was setting up a display for a small gathering and forgot the bag behind. I picked it up and kept it safe at a nearby security desk so the owner could claim it.

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near Canalside skating rink, Canalside Park 13 days ago
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Found passport at Canalside, Buffalo

I was strolling the Canalside boardwalk by the Erie Canal in Buffalo around 4:15 p.m. this past Saturday when a blue passport peeked out from beneath a bench. The sun lit the water in a copper glow, and a breeze tossed the whistle of a nearby street performer as I picked it up. The cover looked a touch worn, edges curled, and the name inside was unfamiliar to me. I flipped to the photo page and saw no obvious contact details, just a stamp from a recent departure. I slipped the passport into my jacket pocket and brought it to the Canalside information desk, hoping the owner would see this and breathe a little easier. It felt right to do the small good.

near Buffalo City Hall 15 days ago

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