All lost and found items in Hartford
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Tan leather tote with brass fox zipper charm
I found a tan leather tote this afternoon around 3:00 PM in front of the Hartford Stage on State Street, near Bushnell Park. It's a medium-sized bag, roughly 12 inches wide by 10 inches tall, with a slightly worn edge and a distinctive brass fox-shaped zipper pull. Inside there's a bright blue scarf peeking from the inner pocket and the lining is a soft navy fabric. There's a small scratch on the bottom corner. If you're missing a tan leather tote with a brass fox zipper pull and a blue scarf, drop me a message here so we can arrange a time to return it.
Yellow DeWalt 20V drill kit
I lost my yellow DeWalt 20V cordless drill kit yesterday around 3pm near the Hartford Public Library on Main Street. It's a DeWalt XR drill with two 4.0Ah batteries, a charger, and a yellow hard case. There's a small dent on the bottom corner of the case and a blue painter's tape label reading A.R. on the lid. It was a gift from my late grandfather and I rely on it for weekend DIY projects around the house; I really need it back. If you found it, reply to this email at [email protected].
Lost Honda car key with two other keys
Lost a Honda car key (black/silver) on a keychain with two other keys on Friday night, January 23, 2026, near Nicole’s Restaurant (341 Franklin Ave, Hartford).
Silver bracelet with emerald heart charm
I lost my silver bracelet (Miscellaneous Jewellery) yesterday around 3pm outside the Hartford Public Library on Main Street. It's a slender sterling silver bracelet about 7 inches long, with a tiny emerald heart charm that dangles near the wrist, and the back of the charm is engraved with 'MR'. The clasp is a small lobster style clasp and has a tiny bend, but it still closes securely. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and carries sentimental value. If anyone happened to pick it up, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Navy North Face parka with faux fur trim
I lost my navy North Face parka yesterday around 3pm in Hartford. It's a men's medium, navy color, with a plush faux-fur trim on the hood. The coat is in good used condition, with a few scuffs at the cuffs and a tiny snag on the left sleeve. Inside the pocket there’s an embroidered monogram 'PP' and a bright red zipper pull that's easy to spot. I was near the XL Center on Main Street and then walked toward Bushnell Park; I might have dropped it around the Hartford Public Library area as well. This jacket has sentimental value—it was a gift from my mom, and I really need it back.
Black Fossil watch with engraved initials
I lost my black Fossil watch yesterday around 3pm near the Hartford Public Library on Main Street. It's a black genuine leather strap with a silver case, and a slightly scratched crystal around the 3 o'clock mark. The back is engraved with the initials 'KP' and there's a tiny dent on the buckle. It was a gift from my grandfather and means a lot to me; I rely on it daily for time and routine. If anyone found a watch matching this description, please let me know—I really need it back.
Blue ceramic vase with gold accents
I lost my blue ceramic vase yesterday around 3pm near the Bushnell Park fountain at the Park Street entrance in Hartford. It's a hand-painted piece, about 6 inches tall, cobalt blue with a thin gold band around the rim and a small painted leaf motif on the shoulder. There's a tiny crack along the base and the bottom is signed 'L. Ortiz 2019'. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I'd really love to have it back.
Sunburst Taylor GS Mini guitar lost near Hartford Library
I lost my sunburst Taylor GS Mini acoustic guitar yesterday around 3pm. I was hanging out outside the Hartford Public Library on Main Street, near the bus stop by the entrance. It's a 3/4-size travel guitar in natural sunburst finish, with a few light scratches along the back and a tiny dent on the lower bout. There's a star sticker on the headstock and a frayed green strap attached, easy identifying features. It has sentimental value - it was a gift from my grandfather, and I really need it back. If you found it or saw someone with this setup, please text me; I'd be so grateful.
Gold-tone chronograph watch with brown leather strap
I found a gold-tone chronograph watch with a brown leather strap this afternoon around 2:15 pm, sitting on the sidewalk near the Hartford Stage on State Street, just across from the Bushnell Park entrance. It's a Fossil brand with a black dial, three subdials, and a small scratch on the bezel near 9 o'clock. The leather strap shows light wear, but the watch is in decent shape. There's an engraved initials 'A.J.' on the inner back plate, which might help identify the owner. If this sounds like yours, please reach out — I would love to reunite it with you.
Leather-bound coin album with vintage coins
I found a leather-bound coin album this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Hartford Stage lobby on Main Street, near Church Street. It's about 9x11 inches, brown leather with a gold crest on the front and a cracked spine. Inside there are roughly 25 coins in plastic flips, including a couple Mercury dimes and a 1921 Wheatie, plus a small handwritten note that reads 'Lindsey's Collection' on the inside front page. There's a faint coffee stain on the back cover, but the album and coins still feel solid. Definitely a collector's item, and it’d be great to get it back to the rightful owner.
Found Nintendo Switch with neon Joy-Cons
I found a Nintendo Switch yesterday around 4:15pm outside the Bushnell Park entrance on Trinity Street in Hartford. It's the standard black body with neon red/blue Joy-Cons, and it lives in a black carrying case with a small Mario sticker. There are a couple of light scratches on the screen and a peeling screen protector, plus a tiny dent on the top edge of the console. I really hope to reunite it with its owner—maybe it's been cherished as a gift, or someone saved up for it.
Red Yamaha 5-piece drum set
I was loading out after a rehearsal yesterday around 3pm outside Hartford Stage on Main Street, near Bushnell Park, when my red Yamaha 5-piece drum set disappeared from the back of my SUV. It's in a black soft-shell case with a red zipper pull, and all the drums are in decent shape except for a few stick marks on the bass head. The snare has a tiny dent near the rim, and there's a panda sticker on the bass drum head plus my initials 'P.P.' scratched into the cymbal latch. This set means a lot to me—it was a gift from my mentor and I really need it back for upcoming gigs; if anyone finds it, I’d be forever grateful.
Silver Timex Weekender with blue dial
I lost my silver Timex Weekender yesterday around 3pm near the Hartford Public Library on Main Street after leaving a quick meeting. It's a stainless steel case, blue dial, and a black leather strap that's a bit worn. There's a tiny scratch on the bezel at 3 o'clock and the clasp is engraved with my initials 'PP'. It was a gift from my grandfather and has sentimental value—I really need it back.
Blue plush dinosaur with red scarf
I lost my blue plush dinosaur this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Hartford Public Library on Main Street. It's about 12 inches tall, soft plush, blue body with a lime-green belly and tiny orange horns, and it wears a small red scarf; there's a yellow star patch on its left paw. It's in decent shape, just a bit fuzzy from daily hugs. It was a gift from my grandma and has become my daughter's favorite bedtime buddy, so it means a lot to us to get it back.
Gold-tone bracelet with heart charm found near Hartford Library
I found a delicate gold-tone bracelet this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the Hartford Public Library on Main Street. It's slim, about 6.5 inches long, with a small heart charm and a tiny engraving on the inside that reads 'M.G.' The clasp is a lobster style connector and shows a little wear, but it works and the bracelet still looks nice in daylight. It caught the sun and might have been worn recently, which makes me think someone is missing it and could be feeling a bit anxious. If you recognize it by the engraving or the heart charm, please let me know so I can help get it back to you.
Navy Samsonite suitcase with red tag
I lost my navy blue 24-inch Samsonite suitcase yesterday around 3pm near the Hartford Public Library on Main Street. It's a hard-shell case with light scratches, a dent on the top edge, and a bright red luggage tag from TravelCo attached to the handle. The zipper pulls are a bit worn and there's a small scuff on the bottom corner. Inside I packed a few work outfits and a compact leather photo album from a family trip, which gives it sentimental value. I'd really like it back—if you found it, I can be reached at [email protected].
Cream West Elm table lamp with brass stem
I lost my cream West Elm table lamp with a brass stem yesterday around 3pm. It was on the coffee table in my Hartford apartment near the Bushnell Center on Capitol Ave after helping a friend move. The shade is amber-tinted glass with a small chip on the rim, and the plug has a fabric-wrapped black cord. The lamp sits about 14 inches tall, with a black felt bottom. It was a gift from my grandmother and I really need it back.
Found navy North Face parka with orange lining
Found a navy North Face parka this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts on Trinity Street in Hartford. It's a men's XL, in solid condition with a bright orange lining that really pops, and the left cuff has a small stitch fray. The zipper works smoothly, and there's a round compass pin on the zipper pull—easy to spot. Inside the left pocket I found a fabric tag with the initials 'AP' embroidered and a receipt showing North Face. If this looks like yours, message me with a description of the pin and the size.
Gray tabby cat with orange collar found near Bushnell Park
Found a cat this afternoon around 4:15pm outside the Hartford Public Library on Main Street, right by Bushnell Park. It's a medium-sized gray tabby with white paws and a bright orange collar that has a tiny silver bell. Green eyes, a small notch in the right ear, and a fluffy tail that swishes when it’s curious. It seemed a bit wary at first, but it warmed up after I spoke softly and offered a snack from my bag. If this is your cat, send me a note here with its name and approximate home street so we can coordinate a safe pickup.
Lost Nintendo Switch console with blue and red Joy-Con controllers and charging dock at the coffee shop on Main Street.
I accidentally left my Nintendo Switch console along with the charging dock and a pair of Joy-Con controllers at the coffee shop on Main Street in Hartford. I was in a bit of a rush to meet a friend, and I completely forgot to take it with me when I left. It has a blue and red controller, and my games are still inside the case attached. If anyone finds it, I would really appreciate having it back!
Lost blue stuffed dinosaur toy about two feet long with big googly eyes near the playground at Riverside Park in Hartford.
I lost my child's favorite blue stuffed dinosaur toy while walking in Riverside Park in Hartford. We were playing near the playground, and I think it might have slipped out of the stroller. It's about two feet long and has big googly eyes. My daughter is really upset about it, and it would mean a lot to have it back.
Found a vintage armchair with deep green and gold upholstery and intricate woodwork near Riverside Park in Hartford.
I stumbled upon a lovely vintage armchair while walking my dog near Riverside Park in Hartford. It has a mix of deep green and gold upholstery with intricate woodwork. I thought it was discarded, but it seemed too nice to leave behind. If this is your chair, please describe the specific details so I can confirm it's yours!
Found black leather travel wallet containing cards and cash near Hartford Public Library.
I found a black leather travel wallet on the sidewalk near the Hartford public library. It looks like it has some important items inside, including several cards and some cash. I’ve kept it safe and would love to return it to its owner.
Lost paperback novel 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho left on a bench in Riverside Park, Hartford.
I lost my favorite paperback novel, 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, while walking through Riverside Park in Hartford on Saturday afternoon. I stopped to sit on a bench and think, and I must have left it there. It has my name written inside the cover, and I would really love to have it back.
Lost slim-fit navy blue tuxedo jacket with satin lapels and stitched initials, misplaced at a wedding reception in Hartford.
I misplaced my navy blue tuxedo jacket while attending a wedding reception in Hartford last weekend. I remember having it with me while mingling at the bar, but after that, I can't seem to find it. It’s a slim-fit style with satin lapels and has my initials stitched inside. If anyone has seen it, I would really appreciate it back!
Found a small gray rabbit in Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT.
I found a small gray rabbit while taking a walk in Bushnell Park in Hartford. It was a bit skittish but seemed friendly. I couldn't find any tags or signs that it belongs to someone, and I had to take it to ensure its safety. Please reach out if you think this adorable little creature is yours!
Found a black men's size medium tuxedo jacket near Riverfront Park in Hartford.
I recently found a black tuxedo jacket hanging on the fence near Riverfront Park in Hartford last Saturday evening. It has no visible tags, but it looks to be in excellent condition and appears to be a men's size medium. I’d love to return it to its rightful owner, so please reach out if you think it might be yours!
Lost blue parakeet named Oliver with an orange cheek spot around Riverside Park, Hartford.
I lost my blue parakeet, named Oliver, around Riverside Park in Hartford yesterday evening. He flew out of his cage and hasn’t returned home. He’s about a year old, very friendly, and has a little orange spot on his cheek. I’d really appreciate any help in locating him.
Found a beautiful blue ceramic bowl on a bench at Riverside Park in Hartford.
I found a beautiful blue ceramic bowl while jogging at Riverside Park in Hartford yesterday. It was just sitting on a bench, and it looks like it could be someone’s favorite dish. I'm hoping to reunite it with its owner, so if you're missing a charming bowl, please reach out!
Lost blue Nike swim trunks, size medium, with a small back pocket near park benches along the Riverfront in Hartford.
I lost my blue Nike swim trunks while jogging along the Riverfront in Hartford last weekend. I took them off to cool down after a run and accidentally left them behind near the park benches. They have a small pocket on the back and are size medium. I’m really hoping to get them back as they were a gift from my friend.