All lost and found items in Chautauqua
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Found DVDs near the Chautauqua Institution
Last night I found a stack of DVDs on a bench by the West Gate of the Chautauqua Institution around 6:15 p.m. The cases were a little damp from the misty air, with a few stickers peeling but the titles visible. I figured they belong to someone here for an evening film night, so I carried them to the central gathering spot in case the owner checks this listing. I felt a warm sense of relief thinking about reuniting them with the person who saved those movie memories.
Found keys with blue enamel wolf keychain
Found a set of keys this morning around 9:40am near the steps of the Chautauqua County Public Library on Oak Avenue in Chautauqua. There's a blue enamel wolf keychain attached to a mix of house keys and a black car key, and one key has a small dent with a red fish-shaped key fob tucked beside it. I think they were dropped last night after the farmers market when people were leaving the Main Street area. If these belong to you, send me a message and we can work out a pickup time; I’d be happy to get them back to the owner as soon as possible.
Silver MacBook Pro with pink bumper
I lost my silver MacBook Pro 13-inch yesterday around 3pm outside the Chautauqua Institute bookstore near the amphitheater on Main Street. It's a 2019 model in solid condition, inside a pink silicone bumper case, with a tiny dent on the top-right corner. It has a white cat-sticker on the palm rest and a small maple leaf sticker on the lid—very distinctive. It contains family photos and several work documents, so it's not just any laptop—it carries sentimental value and work for me. Really hoping to get it back!
Gold ring with emerald and initials engraved
I lost my gold ring yesterday around 3pm near the Amphitheater on the Chautauqua Institution grounds. It's a 14k yellow gold, slender 2.5mm band with a tiny bezel-set emerald on top. Inside the band is a delicate engraving 'A.J.' that I can just glimpse in the right light. The ring has a small scratch along the edge and a slight bend from years of wear, but overall it's in good condition. It means a lot to me—it's a gift from my grandmother—and I’m really hoping someone who finds it can return it. If you happened to see it, I’d be grateful if you could message me here.
Red Kate Spade crossbody purse with heart charm
I lost my red Kate Spade crossbody purse yesterday around 3pm near the amphitheater by the lake at Chautauqua Avenue and Center Street. It's a compact, boxy bag with a slim gold chain strap and a tiny gold heart charm on the zipper pull, and the leopard-print lining hides my ID, a few cards, and a folded concert ticket. It's in decent condition except for a small scuff on the bottom corner. This bag means a lot to me—it was a gift from my sister, and I really need it back. If anyone finds it, please drop me a text; there's a handwritten note tucked inside the pocket.
Red knit scarf with black sheep patch
I found a red knit scarf this afternoon around 4:15pm behind the Chautauqua Public Library on Main Street. It's a soft acrylic scarf, about 60 inches long, with a small black sheep patch stitched near the edge and a loose beige tassel on one end. The scarf is in good condition, just a few light snags from the weather. If you're missing it, email me at [email protected] with the patch size and the scarf length so we can confirm it's yours.
Found beagle mix dog with navy collar
I found a beagle mix dog yesterday around 3pm wandering near the Chautauqua Library on Main Street, just past the coffee shop. She's a medium-sized beagle, about 25 pounds, with a tri-color coat—white chest, brown patches, and a black saddle—and a nervous wag when I spoke to her. She’s wearing a navy blue nylon collar with a small heart-shaped tag that reads 'Ella' and a tiny white star on her chest. There’s a slight limp in her right hind leg, which may help identify her. I brought her to the shelter on Park Street here in Chautauqua to help get her home. If anyone recognizes her, describe the tag name or the distinctive features to tell her apart.
Blue ProAir inhaler with spacer, lost near Chautauqua Ave
Yesterday around 3pm I dropped my blue ProAir inhaler with a gray spacer somewhere near the Chautauqua Public Library on Chautauqua Ave. It's a compact inhaler, about the size of my thumb, and it has a small dent on the mouthpiece and a light-green sticker with the initials 'AJ' on the spacer. I really need it back—it’s essential for my asthma and I’ve been anxious since I can’t breathe well without it. I last recall walking past the bookstore and stopping at the bench by the coffee stand outside the library; if anyone picked it up, I’d be grateful to get it back and maybe offer a small thank-you reward. Thanks for keeping an eye out.
Found solar string lights, multicolor yard decor
I found a string of solar-powered LED fairy lights this afternoon around 3pm near the lakefront gazebo behind the Chautauqua Public Library on Main Street. They're about 20 feet long, multicolor bulbs on a clear wire, with a white solar panel and a few scuffs on the cord. One bulb glows amber while the rest stay white, and there's a small red heart sticker on the controller that I thought would help you spot them fast. I left them tucked behind the bench by the gazebo in case the owner returns.
Found grey Samsonite suitcase near Chautauqua Market
I found a medium grey Samsonite hard-shell suitcase this afternoon around 2:15pm, sitting by the curb outside the Chautauqua Market on Main Street. It has a blue TSA lock, a bright red carabiner clipped to the zipper pulls, and a white luggage tag with the initials 'JD' visible through the handle. The bottom corner has a small dent, and there's a light scuff along the edge from travel. I tucked it onto the bench by the market entrance so it wouldn't get knocked around. I know how stressful it is to lose luggage, so I'm hoping we can reunite you with it - DM me if this might be yours.
DeWalt 20V cordless drill in yellow case
I found a DeWalt 20V cordless drill this morning around 9:15 on the brick bench outside the corner hardware store on Main Street, right by the Chautauqua County Library. It's yellow with a black grip and came in a sturdy yellow hard case that's a bit scuffed but still solid. The drill powers up when the battery is attached, so it seems in good working order. One identifying detail: a strip of blue painter’s tape with the initials 'KB' is stuck to the battery. There’s also a small dent on the lower-right corner of the case. If this is yours, I’d love to get it back—meet me near the library entrance and we can sort it out.
Compact black travel umbrella with neon tip
I found a compact black travel umbrella this afternoon around 2:30pm behind the Chautauqua Bookstore on West Lake Road. It's about 10 inches closed, with a matte black canopy and a bright neon yellow tip that you can't miss in a bag. There's a small blue fabric strap around the handle and a faded blue sticker that says 'Aurora' near the base. I know how rainy days roll through here and I figured someone might be worried, so I'm posting this in case you're missing it.
Cream-gray hamster with blue collar missing
I lost my cream-gray dwarf hamster yesterday around 3pm. I last saw him near the kitchen, but he slipped out and vanished around Maple Street by the Chautauqua Public Library on Main Street. He’s tiny, about the size of a thumb, with a cream patch on his left ear and a blue collar with a small silver bell that jingles when he runs. This little guy means a lot to me—he was a gift from my sister and has sentimental value. If anyone spots him around Riverside Park or near the library, I’d be forever grateful to get him back.
Gold-tone harmonica in red case
I lost my gold-tone Hohner Special 20 harmonica yesterday around 3pm somewhere near the Chautauqua Theater on Main Street, by the lakefront trail. It's a compact instrument with a brushed gold body, about the size of my palm, and the lower-right corner has a small dent. Inside the black leather case with red lining there's a tiny blue star sticker on the lid. It was a gift from my grandmother and has huge sentimental value; I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Blue dragon plush Ember with purple wings
I lost my blue dragon plush, Ember, yesterday around 3pm near the playground by the Chautauqua Community Pool on Lakeview Ave. It's about 12 inches tall, made of soft blue fleece with purple satin wings and a white belly, and there’s a tiny star patch on its left paw. There's a stitched name tag that reads Ember, and you can see a faint coffee stain on the back from yesterday afternoon. It was a gift from my grandma and has sentimental value, so I’d really love to get Ember back if anyone finds him.