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Lost USB drives in Central NJ

I lost my USB drives last Friday around 7:30 p.m., near Nassau Street in Princeton. They contain client presentation files and a few personal photos, and I’m anxious about them being out of reach. I remember walking from the Princeton Public Library toward the bus stop when a gust knocked them from my pocket and I didn’t notice until I reached home. If someone found them, please know how important those files are to me, and that I’d appreciate their return so I can finish my work and keep some quiet pieces of my life intact.

Nassau Street near Princeton Public Library, Princeton 2 days ago
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Lost parrots in Central NJ.

I was walking home from a shift near Nassau Street by the Princeton Public Library around 7:50 p.m. on Friday when a sudden breeze rattled their cage and my two parrots flew away. They’re bright green with a yellow head and a blue-tailed one that chirps loudly when I’m near. I’ve been driving the neighborhood, calling out their names—Kiki and Mango—hoping they’ll find a familiar voice. I’m sick with worry, picturing them perched in a tree somewhere between Nassau Hall and the crafts market, and I keep replaying the moment I realized they were gone.

Near the Princeton Public Library on Nassau Street 4 days ago
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Lost wrist watch in Central NJ

I lost my wrist watch near Nassau Street by the Princeton University Library around 6:25 PM last Tuesday when I was walking home from the bus stop. It’s a slim black leather band with a silver case and a tiny scratch on the bezel—just the sort of thing I wore every day. The watch holds sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandmother, and I feel a sting every time I imagine it still out there. I spend my evenings wandering that stretch of Central NJ, hoping a good Samaritan found it and tucked it somewhere safe. I’d be grateful to see it again.

near Nassau Street by the Princeton University Library 9 days ago
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Lost scarves in Central NJ

I was leaving the Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street at 4:20 p.m. last Saturday, and my two scarves slipped from my coat sleeve and vanished into the afternoon crowd. They’re a simple pair—one charcoal gray, the other deep navy—but they’re the ones I reach for every chilly evening when I walk along Nassau Street. I keep replaying the moment I felt the tug of a breeze and realized they were gone, thinking maybe a kind stranger picked them up, or maybe they’re still somewhere between the stained-glass windows and the old brick storefronts. If you found them around the library steps, the Princeton Record Shop, or by the train station on Hamilton Street, I’d be grateful to hear from you.

near Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street about 1 month ago
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Utensils lost in Central NJ area.

Hi, I’m Priya Desai. This morning around 8:40 AM I realized my utensils were missing after I left my apartment building on College Avenue, Central NJ. I was in a shared kitchen near Nassau Street, Princeton, and I must have left them on the counter while I fumbled for my keys. The utensils are a small set of everyday tools, worn from use, with a light blue-handled ladle. It’s a hassle because I rely on them daily, and I’d love them back. If you happened to find a small bag with a few spoons and a ladle around Princeton University area, please let the site know.

near Princeton University, Nassau Street about 1 month ago
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Found: Student ID near Rutgers Library

On Wednesday at 4:15 PM, I found a Student ID outside the Rutgers University Library on George Street in New Brunswick. The card was wedged between a bench and the wall, its blue cover catching the late-day light as a breeze fluttered the campus map tucked inside. I tucked it safely into my jacket pocket and stood there for a moment, thinking about how stressful it would be to lose something so important right before class. If you’re the owner, this listing exists to help you reclaim it through the site.

Outside Rutgers University Library, George Street about 1 month ago

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