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Found pocket watch in Ithaca, near the Commons.

I found a pocket watch on the floor near the Ithaca Commons at 2:45 p.m. this past Saturday. It's a small silver piece with a worn leather chain and a faint engraving on the back; it ticked away when I held it up to check. I asked around, but no one claimed it and the stream of students and visitors kept moving, so I tucked it into my jacket for safekeeping. I posted here because I know someone must be missing this heirloom, and I'd love to hear back from the owner if you recognize the timepiece and the engraving.

near Ithaca Commons about 7 hours ago
Lost Cornell student ID lost A

Lost Cornell student ID

Cornell University Student ID: Amelia Lyons Lost in the Commons around Seneca Street close by Shortstop Deli. First picture is the image on the ID, second image is what an example Student ID looks like. Please help me out!

Urgent
Ithaca 8 days ago
Lost AirPods case with bear-shaped cover lost A

Lost AirPods case with bear-shaped cover

Lost my airpods case after getting off the bus at Ithaca Commons on Seneca Street, possibly near Buffalo Street or Tioga Street. The case is in a bear-shaped cover; only the top part (the head) and the bottom part (the body) are present. The actual case and the left AirPod are missing. If found, please contact me. Thank you.

Sentimental Urgent
Ithaca 9 days ago
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USB drives found near Ithaca Commons.

At 4:15 PM last Friday, I found these USB drives on the stone bench outside the Ithaca Commons on Green Street, just by the entrance to the cafe. There are three drives tucked into a small black case, labels barely legible. I tucked them into my bag and kept watch nearby, thinking someone would realize they are missing after class. It gave me a sense of responsibility because these could be someone's memories or work, and I want to get them back to their owner.

Sentimental
Ithaca Commons, Green Street 25 days ago
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Found Suits near Ithaca Commons

I was walking back from class and a street musician near the Ithaca Commons around 2:15 PM on Friday when I spotted a suit jacket and matching trousers in a garment bag left on a bench near the State Theatre on State Street. It looked new and untouched, so I picked it up and brought it here to help reunite it with its owner. The label inside reads 'Harris Formalwear'—someone clearly needs this for an upcoming event or interview. It’s a relief to see a well-kept suit find a second chance.

Sentimental
Outside the State Theatre on State St, Ithaca about 1 month ago
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Lost paintings in Ithaca, near Ho Plaza

Hi, I’m Daniel Brooks. I’m feeling anxious after realizing my two paintings never made it out of my studio last night. It was around 7:42 p.m. on Tuesday when I left them leaning against the wall outside the Johnson Museum’s entrance, just off Ho Plaza, while I rushed to catch the bus. The canvases are fairly large: one shows a stormy lake, the other a sunlit field—both are my own work and signed in the corner. I’m hoping someone found them and kept them safe. Please reach out through the site if these look familiar; I’d be grateful to arrange a pickup on or near Cornell’s campus.

Outside the Johnson Museum steps, near Ho Plaza about 2 months ago

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