All lost and found items in Des Moines
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Rose-gold pendant necklace with heart charm
I lost my rose-gold pendant necklace yesterday around 3pm. I was wandering through downtown Des Moines near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park along Grand Avenue after grabbing a coffee, when I realized it wasn’t on my neck anymore. The necklace is about 16 inches long, rose-gold plated, with a small heart pendant. The back is engraved with the initials 'JP' and the lobster clasp has a tiny etched leaf on the end. It’s a gift from my grandmother and means the world to me, so I’d really appreciate getting it back if someone found it near the sculpture park or along Grand Ave. Thanks for keeping an eye out!
Grey tabby with white chest, lost near East Village
I lost my grey tabby Milo yesterday around 3pm. He's a medium-sized domestic shorthair with a grey striped coat and a white patch on his chest. He wears a light blue collar with a tiny silver bell, and there's a small notch in his left ear that makes him easy to identify. He tends to be skittish around strangers but he's incredibly affectionate once he warms up, which is why I'm really worried. I last saw him near the East Village coffee shop on 5th Street and Grand Avenue in Des Moines; he bolted when I opened the door to grab the mail. If you spot him, please text or call me—we're really hoping to bring him home tonight.
Big man's ring with etching
Big man's ring with etching. Found in a neighborhood near Merle Hay & Franklin.
Navy hoodie with white Nike logo
I lost my navy Nike hoodie, size L, yesterday around 3pm near the Java House on Grand Ave in the East Village, Des Moines. It's a well-worn hoodie with a white Nike swoosh on the chest, soft fleece inside, and the zipper still zips smoothly, though there's a tiny snag at the bottom hem. On the right sleeve there's a small embroidered skyline of Des Moines, and inside the hood there's a faded label with my initials 'AH'. It's my go-to jacket for chilly Des Moines evenings; it has sentimental value because it was a gift from my mom last Christmas. If anyone found it, shoot me a message here—we can meet at Java House to swap.
DeWalt 20V cordless drill in yellow case
I lost my yellow DeWalt 20V cordless drill in a black and yellow hard case yesterday around 3pm near Drake University on University Ave at 25th St in Des Moines. It's the compact XR model, about 7 inches long, with a scuffed grip and a small dent near the chuck. The battery is a gray 20V XR with a blue label, and the case has my initials 'PN' on a circular sticker. This drill is my go-to for home repairs and projects, and it's really needed back because it's essential for finishing up a few ongoing repairs. If anyone found it, please drop it off or pm me; I’d be incredibly grateful.
Keys on blue lanyard with red fob
I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Locust Street in Des Moines' East Village. It's a small brass house key set on a blue nylon lanyard, with a red Toyota fob and a tiny compass charm attached. The lanyard is frayed at the end, and there's a yellow plastic tag labeled 'Home'. They’re a bit worn and are important to me because they open my apartment and my gym locker. If anyone finds them, please text me—I really need them back.
Missing person: 24-year-old woman, shoulder-length chestnut hair
I'm Avery Johnson. I was last seen yesterday around 3pm near the Grand Avenue area, walking north toward the East Village/Court Avenue intersection outside the Des Moines Social Club. I'm a 24-year-old woman, about 5 ft 4 in, with shoulder-length chestnut hair and hazel eyes, wearing a light gray hoodie, a denim jacket, black leggings, and white sneakers, and I carry a red tote bag with a coffee stain on the corner. I also have a small silver pendant necklace and a faint scar above my left eyebrow—these are my distinctive features. I'm really worried and just want to be safe and back with my family.
Beagle mix with blue bandana, downtown Des Moines
I lost my dog Scout, a 2-year-old beagle mix, yesterday around 3pm near the East Village, by Court Avenue and the Savory Market. He's about 25 pounds, mostly tan with a white chest and a black muzzle, and he wears a bright blue bandana and a red collar with a small ID tag. He has a slight limp on his right hind leg and a tiny white star-shaped mark on his left ear; he tends to wag at strangers but may bolt if startled. It's really important to me—Scout is my loyal companion and I'm worried sick. If anyone finds him, give me a call and I can meet you anywhere around downtown Des Moines.
Black leather key organizer with brass compass
I lost my black leather key organizer yesterday around 3pm near the Des Moines Public Library on Grand Avenue. It's a compact, matte black thing about the size of a small paperback, with a sturdy metal ring and a tiny brass compass keychain clipped to the outside. The inner card slot is engraved with my initials 'A.H.' and there’s a faint coffee stain along the bottom edge. It holds my apartment keys and my office fob, and it means a lot to me because it was a gift from my mom. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate returning it—this set is how I get in and out of my apartment every day.
Cream duvet cover with navy piping
I lost my queen-size cream duvet cover with navy piping yesterday around 3pm. It was hanging on the back of my bedroom door after I did a quick wash in the laundry room of my apartment building off Grand Ave in Des Moines. The fabric is soft cotton with a tiny navy monogram 'SB' stitched in the inside corner. It was a gift from my mom and it means a lot to me, so I'm really hoping someone picked it up and can return it.
Silver charm bracelet with blue enamel charms
I lost my silver charm bracelet yesterday around 4pm near the Des Moines Civic Center and Court Avenue. It's a 7-inch sterling silver bracelet with several tiny charms (in the Miscellaneous Jewellery category), including a blue enamel dolphin charm, a tiny heart, and a crystal bead. The clasp is engraved with 'M.P.' and the bracelet shows a few light scratches from daily wear. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out—I'll describe more details and I'm hoping it ends up back with its rightful owner.
White Omron BP monitor with blue cuff
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.
Blue hardcover copy of Educated by Tara Westover
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.
Blue hardcover mystery novel, dog-eared
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.
Navy Nike running jacket with orange zipper
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.