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I lost my white Omron blood pressure monitor with a blue cuff this afternoon around 2:45 pm near the Des Moines Central Library on Grand Avenue, by the north entrance where the coffee kiosk is. The unit is compact, palm-sized, with a small scratch on the screen and the blue cuff that shows a bit of wear from daily use. In the soft black carrying case there’s a red-ink label with my initials 'P.P.' that I stuck on the zipper. It’s not just a gadget - it helps me manage my dad’s medical routine, so I’d really appreciate getting it back. If you’ve seen it or picked it up, please message me directly. Thank you.
I lost my blue hardcover copy of Educated by Tara Westover yesterday around 3pm near the Des Moines Central Library on Grand Ave. It's a standard 6x9 inch hardcover with gold lettering on the spine, and there's a small coffee stain on the back cover plus a purple bookmark sticking out from page 128. I bought it used, and it has sentimental value because my aunt gave it to me before she passed away. This book has helped me through some tough times, and I’m really hoping to get it back for my book club and to keep her memory close. If you found it, drop me a note — I’d be forever grateful.
I lost my blue hardcover mystery novel yesterday around 3:15pm near the Des Moines Public Library on Grand Ave, by the main entrance where the magazines are kept. It's a 320-page Penguin Classics edition, with a worn spine and the corners slightly bumped. There’s a small bookmark ribbon with a leaf charm tucked inside and a tiny coffee stain on the bottom edge. I also wrote a short note to myself on the back page and there’s a barely visible feline doodle in the margin. This book was a gift from my sister and has sentimental value; I really need it back. If you’ve seen it, email [email protected] with any info.
I lost my navy Nike running jacket yesterday around 3pm near the East Village Farmers Market on Grand Avenue in Des Moines. It's a size M, nylon shell with a bright orange zipper, a small reflective stripe on the left sleeve, and a tiny fray at the cuff from weekend runs. It has sentimental value—it's the jacket I wore during marathon training, and I really need it back. Reach me at [email protected] if you found it.
I lost my black leather Coach tote yesterday around 3pm near the Wells Fargo Arena on 3rd Street in downtown Des Moines. It's a mid-sized tote (roughly 12x9 inches) with gold-tone hardware and a small scuff on the bottom-right corner. The interior lining is a bright red fabric, and there's a tiny Coach 'C' charm on the zipper. Inside I keep my work badge, a folded photo of my grandma, and a pink lip balm; the bag also has a faint coffee stain on the front. It was a gift from my mom, so it feels really sentimental, and I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Found a black leather handbag this afternoon around 4:15 pm along Grand Avenue near the Des Moines Central Library. It’s in decent shape with gold-tone hardware and a bright pink tassel on the zipper. The bottom left corner has a tiny dent and the strap shows a bit of wear, but the bag otherwise looks intact. Inside, the gray fabric lining holds a small lipstick and a faded receipt, nothing else obviously identifying. If this is yours, DM me with the initials on the inside tag or the lipstick brand to confirm; I’d be glad to get it back to you and can meet somewhere convenient in downtown Des Moines.
I found a pair of gray Nike running sneakers this morning around 10:15am on Court Avenue in Des Moines, outside the East Village by the riverfront bike racks. They’re gray mesh with a neon lime heel tab and a slightly scuffed white sole. The right shoe has a bright blue lace threaded through, while the left is the standard gray. Inside the insole there’s a tiny handwritten 'A.J.' with a little heart. If these are yours, I’m happy to help you reconnect.
I found a black leather briefcase on the sidewalk close to the downtown library in Des Moines yesterday afternoon. It looks like it belongs to a businessman, as it has a name tag inside that says 'John Smith'. The briefcase is in great condition with a few unique stickers on the front. I hope to return it to its owner, so if you're missing it, please get in touch with me!
I found a black leather bifold wallet on a bench next to the Starbucks on 8th Street last Saturday afternoon. It has several cards inside, including a driver's license and a couple of credit cards. There looks to be a family photo tucked in one of the pockets as well. I would really like to return it to its owner, as the wallet seems to have sentimental value.
I found a black portable Bluetooth speaker laying near the fountain in Central Park while I was out for a walk yesterday. It looks almost new and seems to be in great condition. I'd love to return it to its owner, so if you can describe it, please let me know!