Lost wallet or purse — immediate steps

The first moves to make when your wallet or purse goes missing — cards, ID, and protecting yourself from fraud.

A lost wallet or purse in La Crosse means two jobs at once: stopping fraud and replacing what's gone. The first hour matters most.

Freeze your cards. Open each bank's app and freeze or cancel every debit and credit card. Most apps let you lock a card instantly and order a replacement.
Check for unfamiliar activity. Review recent transactions and report anything you didn't make.
Protect your identity. If ID was inside, take steps to guard against identity theft and consider a fraud alert or protective registration.
Replace your ID and licence. Start replacements for your driver's licence or ID card through the relevant authority for your area.
Retrace and report. Contact the last places you visited in La Crosse and report the loss to the police non-emergency line if it may have been stolen.
Post a listing. Add a lost-wallet listing for La Crosse — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

Helpful resources for La Crosse

IdentityTheft.gov (FTC)
Report and recover from identity theft
AnnualCreditReport.com
Check your credit reports for fraud after losing cards or ID
Social Security — replace your card
Replace a lost Social Security card

Recent reports in La Crosse

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Ray-Ban black acetate glasses with engraved temple

I lost my Ray-Ban black acetate glasses yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Market Street by Riverside Park in La Crosse. They’re classic Wayfarer-style frames, a tad scratched on the lower right lens, with a tiny chip on the left temple. There’s a subtle engraving of my initials 'PP' on the inside of the left temple and a worn black leather case with a red lining that I always kept them in. They’re prescription and help me see clearly, so I’m really hoping someone found them and can return them. If you spot them around town, please let me know—I’d be so grateful to get them back.

La Crosse 4 months ago

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Red silicone keys with wooden house charm

I lost my keys yesterday around 5pm near the Pump House Regional Arts Center on 3rd Street in La Crosse, by Riverside Park. They’re on a red silicone key cover with a small wooden house charm and a silver Toyota fob. The set includes two house keys and a spare car key; one key has a tiny brass tag etched 'Mom' from my grandma. They’re sentimental and crucial for my daily routine, and I really need them back. Thanks in advance.

La Crosse 4 months ago

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Lost black Ray-Ban sunglasses with a small scratch on the lens near Riverside Park.

I lost my black Ray-Ban sunglasses while walking near Riverside Park in La Crosse last Sunday afternoon. They have a small scratch on the lens but are otherwise in good condition. I had set them down briefly to take some pictures when I realized they were missing. If anyone has found them, I would really appreciate hearing from you!

Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI, USA 7 months ago

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Lost Honda key fob and another key with a 4-inch Pacman strap last seen near Harley Davidson in Onalaska, headed towards Dairy Queen in Onalaska and Marcus Theaters in La Crosse.

Lost Honda key fob and another key with a 4-inch strap that has Pacman on it, last seen near Harley Davidson in Onalaska and en route to Dairy Queen in Onalaska and Marcus Theaters in La Crosse.

Harley Davidson, Onalaska, WI, United States 10 months ago

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Lost keys with a 4-inch strap bearing the owner's name, last seen near Harley Davidson in Onalaska and en route to Dairy Queen in Onalaska and Marcus Theaters in La Crosse.

Lost keys, has about a 4 inch strap that says my name on it. Was last seen around Harley Davidson in Onalaska, on my way to Dairy Queen in Onalaska, then to Marcus Theaters in La Crosse.

Harley Davidson, Onalaska, Wisconsin, USA 10 months ago

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Lost bright red keyring with several keys and a small rubber frog keychain near Riverside Park, La Crosse.

I lost a keyring with several keys attached while walking my dog near Riverside Park in La Crosse. The keyring is bright red and has a small rubber frog keychain on it. I realized it was missing when I got home and checked the dog's leash. If anyone finds it, I would really appreciate getting it back as it also has my house key and my car key on it.

Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI, USA 11 months ago