All lost and found items in Des Moines
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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.
Black leather Coach tote with gold hardware
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.
Silver ring with sapphire and initials engraved inside
I lost my silver ring with a small blue sapphire yesterday around 3pm near the Court Avenue District in downtown Des Moines, outside the coffee shop on Court Ave. It's a 6mm-wide sterling silver band, a bit worn from daily wear, with a tiny sapphire set in the top bezel. Inside the band there are initials 'N.K.' and a little heart engraving. It may have a faint scratch along the outer edge on the left side from a bike ride last week. This ring has sentimental value; it was my grandmother's, and I really hope to get it back. If anyone found it, please reach out—I'd be forever grateful.
Brown Coach wallet with coffee stain
I lost my brown Coach wallet yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines. It’s a compact Coach leather wallet, dark brown with a red stitch along the coin pocket and a small coffee ring on the back—slightly scuffed at the edges from daily use. Inside there’s a faded photo of my mom and a gym card from a Des Moines club, plus a couple of cards. This wallet has sentimental value and was a gift from my grandmother, so I really need it back. If you found it, please message me and I can describe the features in detail.
Black leather handbag with pink tassel
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.
Light-wash Levi's denim jacket with patches
I lost my light-wash Levi's denim jacket yesterday around 3pm near the Des Moines Central Library on Grand Ave in downtown. It's a size M and shows casual wear but with a couple of distinguishing marks: a frayed cuff on the left sleeve, and a small bleach spot on the right hem. Inside the left pocket there's a tiny green embroidery patch of a palm tree—easy to spot if you peek. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it holds real sentimental value and I’m really hoping someone might have found it and kept it safe. If you found it, drop me a note and we can arrange a pickup—I'd be forever grateful.
Gray Nike sneakers, size 9, neon accents
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.
Navy Nike shorts with orange piping
I lost my navy Nike training shorts yesterday around 3pm after a pickup game outside the Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines. They’re size medium, lightweight Dri-FIT material, with bright orange piping along the sides and a white Nike swoosh on the left leg. There’s a tiny tear near the back pocket and the drawstring has a frayed end. They were a gift from my sister last Christmas, so they mean a lot to me and I’d be really grateful to get them back. If someone finds them, please email [email protected] and we can arrange a pickup near the East Village or at the arena.
Lost Kindle e-reader with dark blue cover and scratches near Gray's Lake Park.
I lost my Kindle e-reader while walking through Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines yesterday. It has a dark blue cover with a few scratches. I had almost finished 'The Night Circus' during my walks, and I'd be so grateful to get it back as it holds so many of my favorite books.
Lost Jack Johnson concert ticket from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
I lost my concert ticket for the Jack Johnson show that was scheduled at the Wells Fargo Arena last Saturday. I remember having it in my back pocket while waiting in line, but when I reached for it later, it was gone. If anyone finds a ticket with my name on it, I would greatly appreciate it if you could reach out to me.
Lost silver flute in a black case with unique stickers near the art museum in downtown Des Moines.
I lost my silver flute while walking in the downtown area of Des Moines, near the art museum. I had it in its black case and must have set it down while taking a phone call. It has a few unique stickers on the case, and it's really special to me since I've been playing it for years. Reward offered for its return.
Found black leather briefcase with name tag 'John Smith' near downtown library in Des Moines.
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!
Lost dark blue medium-sized winter coat with detachable hood at Gray's Lake Park, Des Moines.
I lost my favorite dark blue winter coat while walking my dog at Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines last weekend. It's a medium size and has a detachable hood. I really hope someone finds it, as it's quite warm and I need it for the chilly weather!
Found black leather bifold wallet with cards and a family photo on a bench near the Starbucks on 8th Street.
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.
Lost silver ring with a blue stone near a bench by the playground in Greenbelt Park, Des Moines.
I lost my favorite silver ring with a lovely blue stone while jogging in Greenbelt Park in Des Moines last Saturday afternoon. I remember taking it off to adjust my headphones and I think I left it on a bench near the playground. It holds sentimental value, so I would really love to get it back.
Found black portable Bluetooth speaker near the fountain in Central Park.
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!
Found a friendly black and white cat wandering in a backyard in Des Moines.
I found a sweet black and white cat wandering around my backyard in Des Moines yesterday evening. It seemed very friendly and was meowing a lot, obviously looking for its home. I've taken it in for the night and hope to find its owner soon. If you recognize this cat, please reach out!
Found black waterproof medium-sized jacket with red zipper details at the bus stop on 42nd and Martin Luther King Jr Parkway.
I found a black waterproof jacket at the bus stop on 42nd and Martin Luther King Jr Parkway in Des Moines. It was around 5 PM on Thursday, and it looked like it had just been left behind. It's a size medium and has a few small red details on the zippers. If you believe it's yours, please describe any unique tags or features to claim it.