All lost and found items in Hickory / Lenoir
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Gray spiral notebook with blue dragon sticker
Hey, I lost my gray spiral notebook yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on 3rd Street in downtown Hickory. It's a 5x7 inch notebook with about 60 pages, a bright blue dragon sticker on the front, and a red satin ribbon bookmark that sticks out. The cover is a bit worn and there's a faint coffee stain on the back. Inside are notes for a big art project and some doodles, and it has sentimental value—I'm really hoping to get it back to finish my portfolio.
Red knit scarf with snowflake pattern
I lost my red knit scarf yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Hickory. It's a medium-length scarf, about 60 inches, bright red with cream snowflake motifs and a slightly frayed end. There's a tiny moth-hole near the left corner and a single silver thread woven along the edge that catches the light. It was a gift from my grandmother and it means a lot to me; I really need it back because I wear it every chilly morning on the bus. If you found it, please message me—I'd be grateful to trade a coffee and a thank-you.
Blue hardcover mystery novel with red bookmark
I lost my blue hardcover mystery novel yesterday around 3pm near the Hickory Public Library on 2nd Ave NW, right by the little coffee stand outside. It's a navy-blue cloth spine with a gold-embossed title and a bright red ribbon bookmark sticking out of the pages. There's a small coffee stain on the inside cover and a slight crease on the top corner from being carried in my tote. It was a gift from my mom and holds a lot of sentimental value for me - I really need it back. If you spot it, please drop me a message, I can meet up nearby and grab it.
Blue reflective dog collar with name tag
I lost my blue reflective dog collar yesterday around 3pm while walking Milo near the Hickory Farmers Market on Main Ave. It's a blue nylon adjustable collar, about 1 inch wide, with glow-in-the-dark stitching along the edges. There’s a small brass name tag engraved with 'Milo' and a tiny paw-print stamp. The collar is slightly faded and a little frayed on the strap from daily use. Milo is nervous in new places, and I really need to find it—it's his everyday collar and has sentimental value since it's been with us since he joined our family. If found, please reach out; I’d be grateful to get it back!
Blue-yellow budgie lost near Catawba Science Center
Yesterday around 3pm I lost my blue-yellow budgie near the Catawba Science Center parking lot on 3rd Ave NE in Hickory. It's a small parakeet with cobalt-blue wings, a yellow chest, and a white face. He has a tiny white patch on his left wing and a small notch in his tail for identifying him. He's very tame and usually sits on my shoulder when I'm home; a quick whistle will usually bring him close. This bird was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me, so I’m really hoping to find him. If you spot him, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll come pick him up as soon as I can.
Red Pearl snare drum found near library
I found a red Pearl snare drum this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Hickory Public Library on Main Street. It is a 14x5.5 inch shell with a glossy finish and chrome hardware. The head shows stick marks and there is a small dent on the rim near the snare lever, plus a faded blue sticker inside the shell with the initials 'AJ'. It is not pristine, but it is playable and clean overall. I know gear matters for gigs, so I am hoping to get it back to its owner soon—if this sounds like yours, tell me the last gig you played or the sticker inside, and we can arrange a safe handoff.
Green parakeet with yellow head; blue leg band
I found a bright green parakeet with a yellow head this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Starbucks on 4th Street NW in Hickory. It flitted along the planter by the door, chirping at every passerby, and seemed unusually calm for a wandering bird. There’s a blue leg band with the inscription 'W-112' and a small white patch on its left wing—definitely a unique marker. It’s healthy, very friendly, and took a seed from my hand before I stepped back to watch it scamper around. If this is your bird, I’d love to help reunite you; I’m keeping it safe nearby for now while we track you down.
Gold ring with initials and sapphire
I lost my 14k yellow-gold ring yesterday around 3pm near the entrance to the Hickory Carousel Park on 4th Street NE. It's a slim 4mm band with a tiny blue sapphire and a delicate vine engraving along the inner edge; the ring has seen a lot of daily wear and the finish is a touch scuffed. Inside is engraved with the initials 'M.G.' and the ring was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me. If anyone found it, I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back—it's truly sentimental and I really need to wear it again.
Red leather crossbody purse with MK logo
I lost my red Michael Kors crossbody purse yesterday around 3:15 pm near the Hickory Farmers Market on 1st Ave NW. It's a compact bag, about the size of my hand, made of bright red leather with gold-tone hardware. It has a small Michael Kors logo plaque on the front and white contrast stitching along the edges. Inside there's a faded photo of my grandmother tucked in the navy lining, plus a receipt from a local coffee shop—the bag also has a tiny coffee-ring stain on the inner lining. This purse means a lot to me; it was a gift from my mom, and I really need it back.
Navy Nike swim trunks with lime drawstring
I lost my navy Nike swim trunks yesterday around 3pm. I was at the Splash Park behind the Valley Hills Mall in Hickory when I noticed they were missing. They’re size M, navy with a bright lime-green drawstring, a small salt stain on the left leg, and a tiny embroidered shark on the right hem. They’re a bit sun-faded but still comfy, and they were a gift from my coach last season, so I’d really appreciate getting them back.
12x16 framed blue-gold abstract painting
I lost my 12x16 framed blue-and-gold abstract painting yesterday around 3pm near the Main Street Coffee House on Main Street in downtown Hickory. It's a canvas with a slim black frame, white mat, and bold cobalt blues with antique gold swirls, signed in the lower right by the artist 'A. Kim'. There’s a tiny star-shaped sticker on the back with the initials 'MP', and I noticed a light fingerprint smudge on the glass from when I last moved it. It has real sentimental value—my grandmother gave it to me years ago—and I’m really hoping someone who found it can return it.
Gray Nike running shoes, size 9.5
I lost my gray Nike Air Zoom Pegasus running shoes yesterday around 3pm near the CVS on Main Street in downtown Hickory. They’re charcoal gray with a neon lime swoosh, size 9.5, and they’ve got a white midsole. One shoe has a coffee stain on the tongue and a small snag on the left heel tab. They’re really important to me because they were a gift from my aunt and I’m really hoping to get them back. If you found them, email me at [email protected].
Lost: Black Sony soundbar with blue LED
I lost my black Sony soundbar yesterday around 3pm near the Hickory Museum of Art on 3rd Ave NE. It's a compact 32-inch bar with a matte black finish, a subtle silver Sony logo, and a small dent on the left edge. The wireless subwoofer is about the size of a shoebox and has a missing rubber bumper on one corner. It was a gift from my sister and means a lot to me; I really need it back for movie nights. If you found it, please drop it off or message me—I'll pay a small reward and can describe the remote with the blue LED indicator for easy identification.
Navy blue parka with faux-fur hood
I lost my navy blue Columbia parka yesterday around 3pm near the Main Street entrance to the Hickory Farmers Market. It's a men's medium, puffy jacket with a detachable gray faux-fur hood. The fabric shows a little pilling and there’s a small coffee stain on the inner lining near the left pocket. On the left sleeve there’s a tiny mountain patch and a bright orange zipper pull that makes it easy to spot. It was a gift from my dad, so it’s sentimental to me, and I’d really appreciate getting it back if anyone found it in that area.
Blue 6x9 magazine: Hickory History Quarterly
I lost my blue 6x9 paperback magazine, 'Hickory History Quarterly,' yesterday around 3pm near the Hickory Public Library on Main Avenue. It's the latest summer issue, with a green coffee ring on the back cover and a small pine-leaf sticker on the inside front cover. It feels important to me—it's part of a local history project I started with my grandfather, and I really need it back. If you found it, please drop it at the library desk or wherever you think you might have seen it; I’d be grateful.
Black tote with red zipper pulls
I lost my black canvas tote bag yesterday around 3pm near the Food Lion on 1st Ave NW in Hickory. It's a medium-sized bag, about 14 inches wide, with bright red zipper pulls and a leopard-print lining that peeks out when you open the top. Inside I have my planner, a faded green umbrella, and a small enamel guitar-pin on the outer pocket. There's a coffee stain on the bottom corner and a handmade tag stitched inside that reads 'Mira' - that tag means a lot to me because it's a gift from my sister, and it carried a lot of sentimental value. If found, please drop a note here and I'll arrange a meetup to get it back as soon as possible.
Colorful zine with doodled cover found
I found a small, 20-page zine with a bright teal cover and hand-drawn black ink illustrations this afternoon around 3:10pm outside the Hickory Public Library on Main Ave near the bus stop. It's about 5x7 inches, stapled, with a light coffee stain on the first page and a few creased corners from rain. Inside the front cover there’s a handwritten note: 'For Sam — keep sketching,' plus a tiny pine-tree sticker on the back. The paper feels thin and smells a little like coffee and printer ink. If you know Sam or this zine, it clearly belongs to someone who values their tiny art projects, and I’d be glad to reunite it with them.
Silver necklace with heart pendant and sapphire
I lost my silver necklace yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks at Valley Hills Mall in Hickory. It’s a thin sterling-silver chain, about 18 inches long, with a small heart pendant that has a tiny blue sapphire in the center. The back of the pendant has a faint scratch and the clasp feels a bit worn from daily wear. It’s a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I really need it back. If you found it, I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Lost: small green budgie with yellow head
I lost my small green budgie yesterday around 3pm near the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on 3rd Street NE in Hickory. He's about 4 inches tall, bright green with a yellow cap, and he sports a white ring around his left eye plus a few blue tail feathers. He's very friendly and chirps along to music; this bird is my daily companion, and I'm really worried and hoping to get him back. If you spot him or can help, reply here or email [email protected]; I can meet in Hickory or nearby Lenoir to pick him up.
Lost black wireless noise-canceling earbuds with charging case near Hickory Mall.
I lost my black wireless earbuds with the charging case while walking near the Hickory mall. I had them in my pocket, but I must have dropped them while getting into my car. They’re the kind that shoots the noise-canceling feature, and if found, they would be greatly appreciated as I use them for my daily commute.
Lost navy blue king-size comforter set with matching decorative pillows at Brookford Park.
I accidentally left my navy blue king-size comforter set at the Brookford Park while having a picnic last Saturday. I must have packed up in a hurry and forgotten it there. It has some decorative pillows that match, and I’d really appreciate getting it back as it was a wedding gift.
Found large, soft grey fleece blanket rolled up at the park near Lake Hickory.
I found a large, soft, grey fleece blanket at the park near Lake Hickory. It was rolled up and looked like it had been left behind. If this belongs to you, please reach out and describe it for verification!
Found a tiny green anole lizard hiding in backyard plants in Hickory, North Carolina.
I found a tiny green anole lizard in my backyard in Hickory. It seemed a bit disoriented and was hiding among the plants. I tried to find where it might have come from, but no one in the neighborhood seems to be missing it. If this is your lizard, please reach out!
Lost pair of silver hoop earrings near fitting rooms in downtown Lenoir.
I lost a pair of silver hoop earrings while shopping in downtown Lenoir yesterday. I was trying on a few outfits at the store and think they might have slipped off somewhere near the fitting rooms. They are pretty special to me, so I'd love to get them back if someone finds them.
Lost green T-Rex stuffed dinosaur with a small tear on the tail and a blue bandana, last seen at Hickory Park during a playdate.
I lost my son's favorite stuffed dinosaur, a green T-Rex, at the Hickory park during a playdate yesterday. It has a small tear on the tail and was wearing a blue bandana around its neck. My son is heartbroken, so any help in finding it would be greatly appreciated!
Found black denim jacket with pins on collar hanging on a fence in downtown Hickory.
I found a black denim jacket hanging on a fence in downtown Hickory yesterday afternoon. It's got a few pins on the collar and appears to be in pretty good condition. If this sounds like your jacket, please reach out! I'd love to return it to its owner.
Found black Anker Bluetooth speaker near the mall in Hickory.
I found a black Anker Bluetooth speaker while taking a walk near the mall in Hickory yesterday. It's in great condition, and I believe it might belong to someone who was nearby. If you can describe any specific markings or the approximate location you lost it, that would be helpful in getting it back to you!
Lost black Bose headphones in a soft carrying case near the coffee shop on Main Street in Downtown Hickory.
I lost my black Bose headphones while walking through Downtown Hickory near the coffee shop on Main Street. I had them in their soft carrying case, which also has my initials embroidered on it. I realized they were missing right after I left the shop. They are a gift from my grandfather, and I would love to have them back.
Lost black over-ear headphones with a small scratch on the left ear cup near the park at Lenoir High School, Hickory/Lenoir, NC.
I recently lost my black over-ear headphones while jogging at the park near Lenoir High School. I'm not sure if I dropped them on the trail or at a bench where I stopped to take a break. They are fairly new and have a small scratch on the left ear cup. I really hope to find them as they are my favorite pair!
Lost wooden djembe drum with distinctive carvings near park between Hickory and Lenoir, North Carolina.
I lost my beautiful wooden djembe drum while setting up for a show in Hickory. I remember having it at the park near Lenoir and somehow left it behind. If anyone has seen it, it has distinctive carvings and a deep, rich sound, so I'd really appreciate getting it back.