All lost and found items in Fresno / Madera
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Orange-spined mystery paperback found near library
I found a paperback mystery with an orange spine this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Fresno Main Library, near the L Street entrance where the bike racks sit. It's about 320 pages, slightly creased from travel, and there's a bright blue bookmark sticking out. On the back cover is a tiny coffee stain and a handwritten note that says 'M. Chen' along with a small sticker from a local bookstore. I figured someone might be missing it and would really appreciate getting it back. If this sounds like yours, reach out and I’ll hold onto it safe and sound.
Box of colorful Christmas lights found near Target
I found a box of Christmas lights this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind the Target on Blackstone Ave in Fresno. It's a white cardboard box labeled 'Holiday Lights' with a blue snowflake sticker, and inside are three spools of multicolor LED strings—each about 50 feet long with green cords and intact plugs. There's a handwritten tag taped to the box that reads 'Lena's Lights' in black marker, which is a unique identifying feature. They look new or barely used, and I figured someone could really want them back—if these are yours, let me know and I'll hand them over.
Le Creuset red Dutch oven, chipped lid knob
Lost my Le Creuset red 5.5 qt round Dutch oven yesterday around 3pm outside the Trader Joe’s on Shaw Ave near River Park in Fresno. It’s the glossy flame red with a black enamel interior, and the lid knob has a small chip I try not to lose sight of. There’s a faint coffee stain along the exterior near the bottom from Sunday cooking. This thing was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me; I really need it back. If anyone picked it up, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Navy North Face hoodie found near Target in Fresno
I found a navy blue North Face hoodie this afternoon around 2:15 PM in the parking lot behind the Target on Blackstone Ave in Fresno. It's a men's size L, in good condition with an orange inner hood lining and a small bleach mark on the left sleeve. The chest has a tiny sun-shaped embroidery that helps it stand out. It felt like someone might be missing their go-to casual layer after a shopping trip. If this is yours, we can meet up at a nearby public spot to get it back to you.
Gray knit scarf with red heart embroidery
I lost my gray knit scarf yesterday around 2:15pm. I was walking from the Save Mart Center area toward downtown Fresno along East Shaw Ave, near the big fountain by the parking garage. It's a soft, medium-weight scarf, about 60 inches long, with a tiny red heart embroidery near the left end. One fringe tassel is a bit frayed and there are a couple of faint blue thread snags from a sweater I wore earlier. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it’s got real sentimental value and I’m really hoping to get it back. If you found it, send me a message here—really appreciate it.
Oak coffee table with carved star, found today
I found a small oak coffee table this afternoon around 2:30 pm behind the Save Mart on Blackstone Ave near Shaw Ave in Fresno. It’s about 46 inches long, 20 inches wide, with a distressed finish and a carved star on the side. There’s a tiny dent on the front left leg and a faint coffee stain on the top, nothing major. It felt like it could be a central piece in someone’s living room and I’m sure it means more than just furniture to the owner. If you think it’s yours, drop a note here with a detail like the star carving or the dented leg, and I’ll arrange a meetup to return it.
Yellow paperback gardening guide found in Fresno Tower District
I found a yellow paperback gardening guide this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Save Mart on Blackstone Ave near the Tower District in Fresno. It's a roughly 200-page print with a bright yellow cover, slightly worn edges, and a blue gel bookmark sticking out around page 84. There's a coffee ring on the back, and someone drew a tiny sun on the title page. I’m posting here in case the owner is looking for it; I’d feel better knowing this printed media made it back to someone who uses it for weekend garden projects. If you lost it, message me and we can meet in Old Town Fresno or at the Fresno County Library to swap.
Found bearded dragon near Shaw Ave CVS, Fresno
Found a bearded dragon this afternoon around 2:15pm wandering along Shaw Ave near the CVS in Fresno. It's about 10 inches long from snout to tail, sandy tan with darker brown stripes and a small, bright blue spot behind the left eye. It seems healthy, calm, and it's wearing no collar or tag—I've kept it safe in a ventilated tote with a warm spot. If you recognize these features, like the blue eye speck and the tail nick, please DM me so I can reconnect it with its owner.
Red Keurig K-Elite coffee maker
I lost my red Keurig K-Elite coffee maker yesterday around 3pm. It was sitting on the kitchen counter of my Fresno apartment, and I stepped out to grab groceries, but when I got back near the Save Mart on Blackstone Ave, it was gone. It's a compact unit with a black drip tray and a clear water reservoir window, and there are a couple small scratches on the lid plus a faint coffee stain on the back. It means a lot to me—my sister gave it to me last Christmas, and I really need it back to start mornings right. If you found it in that area, please drop me a note on the app; I'd be grateful to reunite with it.
Found ring: silver band with sapphire
I found a ring this afternoon around 2:20pm on Olive Ave in Fresno, near the Tower District coffee spots, tucked between the curb and a storefront mat. It's a sterling silver band, about size 6, with a small oval blue sapphire set in a clean bezel. The finish is slightly brushed, not shiny, and there's a barely legible engraving on the inside: 'M.J. 04/2018'. I picked it up near the crosswalk at Olive and Blackstone after I saw it sitting there on the sidewalk. It seems like it might be sentimental to someone, so I’d really like to get it back to its owner—if this sounds like yours, tell me the engraving and where you think you lost it, and I’ll help reunite you.
Gold charm bracelet with panda charm
I lost my gold-tone charm bracelet yesterday around 3pm near the Target on Blackstone Ave in Fresno. It's a slender 7-inch bracelet with several tiny charms, including a cute enamel panda, a tiny heart, and a small tag engraved 'A.M.' The clasp is a lobster claw and the bracelet shows a bit of wear from daily use. This was a gift from my sister and has a lot of sentimental value, so I’d be really thankful to get it back. Category: Miscellaneous Jewellery; Location: Fresno / Madera.
Lost Fresno State game ticket + parking pass
I lost my Fresno State game ticket and the parking pass yesterday around 3pm near the Save Mart Center on Shaw Ave, outside the arena entrance. I had them on a blue lanyard with a white Bulldog logo; the lanyard is a little frayed at the clasp. The paper ticket has a red border and a visible barcode, and the parking pass is a separate slip tucked in the same pocket. It was a gift from my sister and has sentimental value, so I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Teal ceramic vase with dragonfly motif
I lost my teal ceramic vase yesterday around 3pm. It's about 9 inches tall, a hand-painted piece with a slender neck, glazed teal with copper flecks, and a dragonfly motif on the front. The bottom bears a small signature, 'M. Rivera 2019', and there’s a tiny chip on the rim. I last had it outside the Warnors Theatre on Fulton Street in downtown Fresno after grabbing coffee. It’s sentimental—it was a gift from my grandmother and really means a lot to me; really hoping someone who picked it up can return it.
Red Nike baseball glove, size 11, scuffed
I lost my red Nike baseball glove yesterday around 3pm near the River Park Shopping Center on Shaw Ave in Fresno. It's a size 11, well-worn, with a white Nike swoosh and black lacing. There’s a small blue Sharpie initial 'P' on the inside wrist and a faint white paint smear on the palm from a field day. It’s sentimental—it was a gift from my dad, and I really need it back to practice with my team. If anyone found it, I’d be grateful to arrange a pickup or meet somewhere convenient.
Charcoal gray queen comforter with piping
I lost my charcoal gray queen-size comforter yesterday around 3pm near the Save Mart on Blackstone Ave in Fresno. It's a Threshold brand from Target, microfiber with a soft feel and light charcoal piping along the edges, and it came with two matching pillow shams. There's a tiny coffee stain on one sham and a small snag in the bottom seam—easy to spot if you see it. It’s not just laundry—it's sentimental and really means a lot to me. If anyone found it, please let me know; I’d be so grateful to have it back.
Red Le Creuset Dutch oven with lid
I lost my red Le Creuset 5.5-quart enameled cast-iron Dutch oven yesterday around 3pm. I think it slipped out of my car in the Save Mart parking lot on Shaw Ave near Clovis Ave in Fresno after I ran in for groceries. It's bright red with a black knob; the enamel is in good shape overall except for a tiny chip on the outer rim and the lid knob that feels a bit loose. Inside is clean, just some light seasoning marks from previous meals. This pot was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me—if anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Navy parka with red fleece lining
I lost my navy parka yesterday around 3pm near the Save Mart on Blackstone Ave in Fresno. It's a North Ridge mid-length, water-resistant coat with a bright red fleece lining that peeks out when you unzip the front. There's a small tear at the left cuff and a tiny silver heart-pin on the zipper pull. Inside the chest pocket I kept a faded charity run sticker. This coat has sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandmother, and I really need it back.
Blue hardcover mystery novel with fox bookmark
I lost my blue hardcover mystery novel yesterday around 3pm. It's a Penguin Classics edition, about 350 pages, with a worn spine and a tiny coffee stain on the back; inside the cover there's a small orange fox doodle and a red ribbon bookmark protruding from the pages. I think I left it near the Starbucks on Olive Ave in the Tower District of Fresno after a quick sit-down, and I didn’t notice until I reached the bus stop. This book is sentimental—it's a gift from my grandmother—so I’d really appreciate getting it back if anyone found it.
Navy North Face parka with orange zipper
I lost my navy North Face parka yesterday around 3pm near the Save Mart on Blackstone Ave in Fresno. It's a size M, slightly worn, with a bright orange zipper pull and a small fur-trimmed hood. Inside the left chest pocket I stitched my initials 'JP' with a black pen. The coat has sentimental value—it was a gift from my mom, and I really need it back before it gets cold again. If you’ve found it, I’d love to hear from you.
Gray external hard drive with blue cat sticker
I lost my gray external hard drive yesterday around 3pm outside the Trader Joe's on Shaw Ave in Fresno. It's a compact 2.5-inch drive in a dark gray rubberized case, about the size of a paperback, with a small dent on the bottom-right corner. There's a blue sticker on the top surface featuring a cartoon cat wearing headphones. It contains family photos and travel videos, so it has sentimental value and I really need it back. If you found it, please reach out—I'll provide the drive's label ID and a few filenames to prove it's mine.
Hand-painted ceramic vase, blue-gold, 9 inches tall
I lost my hand-painted ceramic vase yesterday around 3:30pm in downtown Fresno. It's about 9 inches tall, cobalt blue with delicate gold brushwork along the neck. There’s a tiny chip on the rim and a small sticker on the bottom that reads 'Mira Studio'. I had it on a shelf at home, then took it to a friend's place near the Tower District on Olive Avenue to show them, and I think I left it there while we talked. It was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me, so I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Gold ring with emerald and KT initials
I lost my ring yesterday around 3pm near the River Park shopping center, outside the Starbucks on Shaw Ave in Fresno. It's a thin 14k yellow gold ring with a small emerald bezel-set, and the inner band is engraved with the initials KT. There's a faint wavy etching along the outer edge and a couple of tiny scratches from daily wear. This ring means a lot to me—it was a gift from my grandmother, and I’m really hoping to get it back.
Small ceramic dragon figurine with red glaze
I found a small ceramic dragon figurine this afternoon around 2:15pm, sitting on the curb near the Target parking lot on Blackstone Ave in Fresno. It's about 3 inches tall, hand-painted bright red glaze, with a chipped wing and a tiny white dot on its left claw. The base has a sticker that reads 'MZ-12' and there's a faint fingerprint smudge across the belly. I’m hoping the owner sees this and messages me so we can arrange pickup.
Vintage brass pocket watch with initials J.R.
I lost my vintage brass pocket watch yesterday around 3pm. It's a small brass Westclox pocket watch with a black enamel dial, about the size of a coin, and it ticks softly when it runs. The back is engraved with the initials 'J.R.' and there’s a tiny scratch near the 7 o'clock position. It came with a worn brown leather fob chain and a green velvet lining on the inside of the case. I last saw it outside the Vintage Vault cafe on Olive Ave in the Tower District, Fresno, near Fulton Street; this Collectors Items piece has sentimental value—it's Grandpa's gift—and I'm really hoping to get it back.
Golden retriever mix missing near Tower District
I lost my golden retriever mix yesterday around 6pm near the Save Mart on Shaw Ave in Fresno, around the Tower District. He's about 60 pounds, light cream coat, one blue eye, a small white patch on his chest, and a slightly frayed red collar with a bone-shaped tag. He's incredibly friendly and tends to run up to strangers, which is why I'm really worried—he's my daughter's dog and it has sentimental value. If you see him, please text me at 555-321-8765 or email [email protected] so I can come get him ASAP.
Small wooden keepsake box with brass latch
I lost a small wooden keepsake box yesterday around 3pm—it's in the Other Miscellaneous Items category. It’s about 6 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 2 inches tall, dark walnut with a brass latch that sticks a bit when you close it. The inside is lined with red velvet, and there’s a faded photo of my grandmother and a tiny brass compass keychain attached to the lid. There are two tiny pencil marks on the bottom where I wrote a note long ago, those marks are unique identifying features. It has huge sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandmother and I really need it back. I last had it near the Save Mart on Blackstone Ave in Fresno, possibly between the grocery entrance and the bike racks.
Blue Nike swim shorts found near River Park
I found a pair of blue Nike swim shorts this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Target at the River Park shopping center on Blackstone Ave in Fresno. They're royal blue nylon with a white Nike swoosh on the left leg, size M, and the mesh liner is visible. The drawstring is a bit faded and there’s a small stain near the waistband plus a tiny pull on the bottom hem, easy to spot if you know them. They were sitting near the cart corral by the entrance, so I grabbed them and kept them with me. If these look like yours, drop me a message here and we can arrange a quick meetup to get them back.
Missing person John Doe last seen near River Park in Fresno, wearing a blue jacket and carrying a brown leather backpack.
I last saw my brother, John Doe, near River Park in Fresno around 5 PM on Thursday. He was wearing a blue jacket, jeans, and was likely carrying his brown leather backpack. He didn't return home that night, and it's unusual for him to be gone without any contact. If you have seen him or have any information, please reach out. We're worried about him.
Lost complete black cordless power drill set including several bits near the corner of Olive and First Streets in Fresno.
I was working on a DIY project in my garage and accidentally left my complete power drill set on the sidewalk when I took a break. I realized it was missing while I was cleaning up later that day. The set includes a black cordless drill and several bits. I lost it near the corner of Olive and First Streets in Fresno. I'm really hoping someone found it and can return it to me.
Found friendly orange tabby cat near Woodward Park, Fresno with no collar.
I found this sweet orange tabby cat wandering near Woodward Park in Fresno. The cat seems well taken care of and loves to follow people around. It's very friendly and has no collar. I’ve been feeding it in hopes that someone will recognize it. Please reach out if this is your cat!