All lost and found items in Charlottesville
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Missing person: Elena Park near Downtown Mall
I'm frantic about my friend Elena Park. Yesterday around 3pm we were hanging out near Charlottesville's Downtown Mall on Market Street when she stepped away to take a call and never came back. Elena is about 5'4", with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a red hoodie, black leggings, and white sneakers. She has a small crescent tattoo behind her left ear and wears a bright green backpack. She was last seen heading toward the Charlottesville Pavilion area near Main Street and Market Street, but that wasn't very specific. This is really scary and I'm worried; Elena has a medical condition that makes it important to find her soon.
Black leather briefcase with brass hardware
I lost my black leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm outside the Barracks Road Shopping Center near the CVS. It's a Kenneth Cole Reaction briefcase, laptop-sized, with brass hardware and a slightly curved handle. The interior has a red lining and a small orange luggage tag with the initials 'A.P.' on the side. It’s sentimental and contains important proposal drafts I need for a project; if someone found it, just reply here or text me, I’d be grateful to get it back.
Red leather coin collection binder with coins
I lost my red leather coin collection binder yesterday around 3:15pm near the Paramount Theater on West Main Street in Charlottesville. It's a small 6x4 inch binder with a faint gold crest on the front, a few scuffs on the spine, and a bent corner. Inside are about 40 coins, mostly Wheat cents from the 1910s and 1920s, plus a couple of silver dimes. There’s also a folded checklist page and a Charlottesville Numismatic Society sticker on the inside back cover; my initials 'PP' are etched faintly on the back. This binder comes from my grandfather and means a lot to me—if anyone found it, I’d really appreciate it being returned.
Silver flute found near Downtown Mall
Found a silver Yamaha student flute this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the Market Street Parking Garage behind the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, near City Hall. It's a Yamaha student model, mostly shiny with a few minor scratches, and the lip plate has a tiny nick. The headjoint cap is engraved with the initials 'M.J.' and the black hard case has a gray shoulder strap and a small dent in the corner. The flute feels solid and seems playable, and I’d be glad to help reunite it with its owner. If you recognize the initials or the case details, describe them and we’ll figure out a safe handoff.
Black JBL Flip 5 speaker found near Downtown Mall
I found a small black JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth speaker this morning around 9:30am, sitting on a bench outside the Downtown Mall along Market Street in Charlottesville. It's in pretty good condition, no cracks, just a few light scratches on the rubber edge. It has a red sticker on the bottom with 'R8-19' and a tiny dent on the top-right corner—easy to spot if you know it. It powered up when I tested it, so it seems still functional; if it's yours, shoot me a quick message and we can arrange a pickup near the UVA campus or downtown area.
Black leather Samsonite briefcase with monogram
I lost my black leather Samsonite briefcase yesterday around 3pm near the UVA Bookstore on University Avenue. It has a brass clasp and a small scuff on the lower right corner. Inside there’s a red fabric lining with my initials 'P.P.' in silver foil and a few important documents, plus a USB-C cable and a small notebook. The briefcase is a bit worn but still functional, and it has sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandmother. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
DeWalt 20V cordless drill, yellow/black
I lost my DeWalt 20V cordless drill yesterday around 3pm in Charlottesville. It's the yellow and black model, with a slightly cracked housing near the chuck and blue painter's tape with my initials 'PP' on the battery. It came in a small black hard case, with a dent on the left side of the housing. I last had it around the Downtown Mall area near Court Square, between Main Street and Water Street, by the CVS storefront. It’s my go-to drill for weekend projects, and I really need it back—it's the main tool I use for work. If anyone finds it, please text me; I can swing by to pick it up and show ID.
Green parakeet with blue leg band found downtown Charlottesville
Found a small green parakeet this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, by the Market Street entrance to the Jefferson Theater. It has a blue leg band with the numbers 482 and a tiny nick on the left wing that sticks out a bit. The bird is pretty calm, chirping softly when I offered a treat and perched briefly on my finger. It's in good shape and seems well-cared-for, not hungry or thin. If this is your bird or you know who it might belong to, let me know and we can figure out a safe meetup to get it back to its home in Charlottesville.
Found gold iPhone 12 Pro Max with cracked screen
I found a gold iPhone 12 Pro Max this afternoon around 2:45 pm lying on the sidewalk outside the Downtown Mall entrance on Market Street in Charlottesville. It's in a translucent clear case with a pink sticker on the back and a cracked screen that makes it easy to spot. I picked it up and kept it safe in my bag, hoping the owner notices this post and can claim it — it's clearly important. If this sounds like yours, email [email protected] with a brief description of the device and the case details so we can arrange a pickup at a central Charlottesville location.
Red North Face backpack with laptop sleeve
I lost my red North Face backpack yesterday around 3pm. It's a 25-liter daypack with a black laptop sleeve inside that fits a 15-inch laptop. There's a small tear on the bottom corner and a bright yellow rain cover tucked in the front pocket, plus a pink enamel pin shaped like a fox on the zipper pull—easy to spot. I think I last had it near The Corner, around University Ave by the UVA Bookstore, after grabbing coffee at Reverie Coffee Roasters. It holds a lot of sentimental value for me because my grandfather gave me the pin before he passed. If anyone found it, I'd really appreciate getting it back.
Black RFID passport holder with zipper
I lost my black RFID passport holder yesterday around 4pm near the Jefferson Theater on Main Street, Charlottesville, while I was walking the Downtown Mall toward the UVA Bookstore. It’s a slim, faux-leather thing, with a red stitch along the zipper and a tiny blue airplane charm on the pull. Inside are my passport and a couple of essential cards, plus a small photo from my sister tucked in the inner pocket. It means a lot to me—it's sentimental and I really need it back. If you found it, please message me here; I’d be grateful to recover it.
Lost black pouch wallet with zipper
Lost Black Pouch Wallet with zipper. Possibly left at the airparking lot at the downtown mall in charlottesville, VA $100.00 reward
Dark brown leather wallet with blue trim
I found this wallet this afternoon around 3:15 PM in the parking lot behind the Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville. It's a dark brown Coach leather wallet, compact enough to slip in a pocket, about 4.5 by 3 inches, with a blue edge and a tiny coffee stain on the back. Inside are a driver's license, a couple of cards, and about $28 in assorted bills, plus a small green enamel leaf pin on the zipper pull. If this belongs to you, shoot me a message here and we can arrange a safe return.
Black GoPro HERO11 with waterproof housing
I lost my black GoPro HERO11 Black in a clear waterproof housing yesterday around 3pm outside the CVS on University Ave in Charlottesville, near the UVA Bookstore. It's in the housing, about the size of a small remote, and there's a white elephant sticker on the back plus a tiny dent on the corner. The housing is a bit scuffed from hiking, but the camera powers on and still shoots. It means a lot to me—I've used it on weekend hikes and family trips, so it carries sentimental value. If anyone found it, please reach out; I’d really appreciate getting it back, even if the memory card isn’t present anymore.
Black KORG microKORG found near Paramount Theater
I found a black KORG microKORG synthesizer this afternoon around 3pm in front of the Paramount Theater on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. It's compact, about the size of a large backpack, with minor wear on the top panel and a small red sticker on the front that reads 'MK-19'. It sat next to a mint-green tote bag and a crumpled sheet of guitar picks, and there was a faint smell of coffee in the air. If this is yours, I'd love to get it back to you—happy to meet somewhere convenient in Charlottesville to hand it over.
Charcoal hoodie with red drawstrings, lost in Charlottesville
I lost my charcoal-gray Champion hoodie, size M, yesterday around 3pm. It's a midweight fleece with red drawstrings and a tiny tear on the left elbow, plus a faint coffee ring on the front pocket. I was wandering the Downtown Mall along Market Street and near The Corner by UVa's Bookstore when I think it slipped off. It's my everyday hoodie and has sentimental value—it's a gift from my sister and I wear it all the time. If anyone finds it, I'd really appreciate getting it back.
Gold ring with emerald found near Downtown Mall
I found a slim 14k gold ring this afternoon around 2:15pm on Market Street, right outside the Paramount Theater along the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville. It features a small emerald bezel-set stone and a delicate engraved inner band that reads 'M.L. 2016'. The ring is in good condition with a few micro-scratches and a warm glow from daily wear. If this ring belongs to you, check the inside inscription and the emerald setting to verify, and we can arrange a safe handoff. I’d love to return it to its owner.
Gray Nike Pegasus shoes with neon laces - lost
I lost my gray Nike Pegasus running shoes yesterday around 3pm near Charlottesville's Downtown Mall, mostly around East Market Street by the Paramount Theater. They’re a men's size 9, color heather gray with bright neon lime green laces that make them easy to spot. One shoe has a tiny scuff on the toe and the inside left shoe has a faint coffee stain on the insole—an accidental reminder of a morning workout. They’re well-worn but still comfy, and they hold sentimental value because they were a gift from my sister for finishing my first half-marathon. If anyone found them, I’d be grateful to get them back.
1TB external hard drive with red panda sticker
I found a black 1TB external hard drive in a matte aluminum case with a bright red panda sticker on top. It was sitting on a bench behind Alderman Library near the Rotunda on the UVA campus here in Charlottesville, yesterday around 3pm. There's a small engraving on the side that reads 'KR'. Inside the case there's a USB-C to USB-A adapter and a little card with an unreadable filename. I'm hoping to reunite it with its owner; this looks like important personal media or school work. If you recognize the sticker or the initials, share a clue to verify ownership.
Blue Yamaha metronome in black pouch
I lost my blue Yamaha metronome yesterday around 3pm near the Mudhouse Coffee on Market Street, Charlottesville. It’s palm-sized, plastic blue with a small dent on the bottom edge and a red LED that blinks when it keeps tempo. It was in a slim black zip pouch with a tiny treble-clef sticker on the front; the sticker is easy to spot if you’re looking closely. This metronome means a lot to me—it's my daily practice companion and reminds me of my late music teacher, so I really need it back. If someone found it, I’d be grateful to get it back; please ping me through the app.
Nintendo Switch OLED in white with blue Joy-Cons
Hey, I am Priya Patel. I think I left my Nintendo Switch OLED in a white protective case yesterday around 3pm outside the CVS at Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville. It’s the 64GB model with neon red and blue Joy-Cons and a small fox sticker on the back. The screen looks great, but the bottom edge has a tiny dent from a drop last week. This was a graduation gift from my sister and it really means a lot to me; email [email protected] if you found it.
Bearded dragon with orange accents, blue harness
I lost my bearded dragon, Nova, yesterday around 3pm near Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville. Nova is olive-green with bright orange accents on his head and throat, about 9 inches long, and he's wearing a light blue silicone harness with a tiny silver bell. There's a small white scar on the left side of his snout and a few dark specks near the base of his tail. He's a gentle guy and means the world to us; we really need him back—my niece is worried and it's been a rough week.
Dark teal travel neck pillow found near Downtown Mall
I found this dark teal memory-foam travel neck pillow on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall, near the Paramount Theater, yesterday around 4:15 pm. It's airline-size and a bit worn from travel. The outer cover is a soft teal fabric with a gray zipper and a small embroidered compass rose on the front that's a little frayed. The brand tag is faded and there's a tiny coffee stain on the corner, plus a distinctive crease along the seam on the left side. If you recognize it, drop me a line and I’ll help get it back to you.
Red leather binder with vintage coins
I found a vintage coin collection this afternoon around 4:15pm on a bench outside the Downtown Mall along Main Street in Charlottesville. The set is in a red leather binder, about 6x9 inches, with a clear plastic sleeve holding roughly 60 coins from the early 1900s to the 1950s. They’re copper and silver-toned, some with light patina, and a couple are noticeably worn. Inside the front cover there’s a small note that reads 'Charlottesville Collectors Club 1987' and a brass sunrise token attached to the binder. I know someone put real effort into this, and I’d be glad to help get it back to its owner.
Black leather tote with gold hardware.
I lost my black leather Calvin Klein tote yesterday around 3pm near the Rotunda and UVa Bookstore on The Corner in Charlottesville. It's a medium-sized tote—about 12 inches tall—with subtle gold hardware, a detachable strap, and a tiny buckle detail along the top. Inside there's a red satin lining and a small zip pocket where I keep a photo of my grandmother, plus a blue enamel pin on the zipper pull for luck. This bag has real sentimental value; I rely on it for daily errands and it also holds my student ID and a few important cards. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Nintendo Switch OLED with red/blue controllers
I lost my Nintendo Switch OLED yesterday around 3pm outside Barracks Road Shopping Center, near Trader Joe's. It's in a gray protective case with neon red and blue Joy-Cons, and the back has a small dragon sticker I added last year. The screen has a faint scratch along the top edge from a tumble last month, but otherwise it works fine. This console is my daily escape during long commutes and finals week, and it has sentimental value because I saved up for it after my old one died; I’m really hoping to get it back.
Silver-tone bracelet with teal stones near Paramount Theater
I found a silver-tone bracelet with three teal teardrop stones on the brick sidewalk outside the Paramount Theater on West Main Street this afternoon, around 4:15 pm. It's in decent condition, with the stones securely set in silver bezels and a small, heart-shaped charm engraved with the initials 'A.J.' on the inside. The clasp feels a bit stiff, but the overall look is clean and stylish. If this belongs to someone, I'd really like to help reunite you—please reach out if you recognize it.
Found brown and white dog with blue collar
I found a dog this morning around 7:30am near the Downtown Mall on Market Street, Charlottesville. It's a medium-sized, brown-and-white mixed-breed with a bright blue collar and a small heart-shaped white patch on its chest. The dog has a tiny notch in the right ear and a friendly, well-groomed look; it seemed well cared for and wagged at me as I approached. If this is your dog, email me at [email protected] with a description to confirm; I’d love to help get it back home.
Lost dark green-covered book 'The Great Gatsby' with owner's name inside, left on a bench near Charlottesville Downtown Mall park.
I lost my favorite book, 'The Great Gatsby', while sitting in the park by the Charlottesville downtown mall last Saturday. I remember being really engrossed in the story, and I think I left it on the bench when I went to grab a coffee. It has a dark green cover with my name written on the inside cover. If anyone happens to find it, please let me know!
Lost child's green stuffed dinosaur with red heart patch named 'Dino' at the playground by Ivy Creek.
I lost my child's favorite stuffed dinosaur at the playground by Ivy Creek this past Saturday while we were having a picnic. It's a little green dinosaur, about 12 inches tall, with a cute smile and soft velvety texture. My kid is really upset about it and we would love to have it back. Please let me know if you find it; there's also a small red heart sewn on its belly with the name 'Dino' stitched inside.