All lost and found items in Lafayette / West Lafayette
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Found: Stamp collection by Purdue Union.
I found a small stamp collection outside the Purdue Memorial Union, West Lafayette, Indiana, around 3:12 p.m. on Tuesday. The stamps were in a clear plastic sleeve, some commemoratives with vivid designs and a few older issues that carried a musty paper smell. I didn’t see anyone nearby who looked like they were missing them, and there was no note attached. I picked them up carefully and kept them safe, hoping the owner will see this and know their stamps are safe in my care until they’re claimed.
Lost: Holiday Decorations in West Lafayette
Lost: Holiday decorations after decorating my West Lafayette apartment on Northwestern Avenue, just off Purdue’s campus. I finished at around 9:15 p.m. Monday, set a box with garlands, a wreath with red berries, a string of multicolor lights, and a glittery snowflake on a chair in the hallway, then went to grab a tote from the closet. When I turned back, they were gone. Those decorations carry memories for the holidays and I’m hopeful they’ll resurface soon, as they’re part of our family traditions.
Found postcards in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
Today, around 3:45 p.m., I found a small stack of postcards lying face up on the sidewalk near the Purdue Memorial Union in West Lafayette. I picked them up and kept them safe, thinking they belong to someone who’s collected memories of Lafayette and West Lafayette. The cards show campus scenes and downtown storefronts, clearly carrying someone’s memories. If you own them, please reach out through the site so I can help reunite you with your postcards.
Lost chargers near Purdue Memorial Mall, West Lafayette.
I was on the Purdue campus in West Lafayette last Friday around 3:15 p.m., sitting on a bench near the clock tower by the Purdue Memorial Mall, jotting notes for class. My two compact chargers, one with a white label, slipped from my backpack into the grass while I stood up to stretch. I retraced along the paths past the Engineering Fountain and the south edge of Memorial Mall, but I couldn’t find them. The afternoon light was soft and a little chilly, and it felt frustrating to be without portable power when I needed it most. If found, I’d be grateful to have them back.
LOST USB Drives near Purdue Memorial Union
LOST I left my USB drives on a bench near Purdue Memorial Union around 3:15 pm today, on the Purdue campus. The drives are in a black protective case; one has a blue label with my course code, the other is plain with a cracked corner. I paused by the Engineering Fountain and then hurried to class, but the bench was empty when I returned. These files include recent class notes and a term project, and I’m anxious about losing them.
Found driver's license near Purdue Union, 4:15 pm
I was walking back from the Purdue Memorial Union around 4:15 pm on Friday when I found a driver's license on the sidewalk near the Union's glass doors. The card is a standard Indiana license, with a clear photo and the blue gradient design. My stomach dropped a little, remembering how easy it is to misplace something important, so I tucked it away and posted here to help. If the owner recognizes the photo, I hope this leads you to it. I waited near the bus stop by Third Street, in the shade of the Union's entrance.
Leopard gecko found near Purdue campus; tan with spots
I found this leopard gecko this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the Purdue Memorial Union on State Street in West Lafayette. It’s about 4-5 inches from snout to tail, sandy tan with irregular brown spots along the back, and a yellowish tail that’s a bit plump. It has a slightly kinked tail and a tiny scar on its left front toe I noticed when I picked it up to check it wasn’t injured. It seems pretty calm, which makes me think it’s a pet rather than wild. It clearly belongs to someone, I’d hate for it to wander off further. If you recognize it, drop me a note here and I’ll help connect you with the owner.
Lost black wallet with AirTag
I lost a wallet, with my belongings in it. It is black, and has an airtag on the back of it. It was lost near lily hall of sciences by the construction
Found beagle mix with blue eye, red collar
Found a small beagle mix this afternoon around 2:15 pm in the parking lot behind the Purdue Memorial Union on Grant Street. It's about 18 pounds, mostly white with brown and black patches, and it has a distinctive blue left eye. The dog wears a bright red collar with a small brass tag that doesn't have legible contact info. I sat with it, it wagged happily, and I brought it to the West Lafayette Animal Shelter to scan for a microchip while I posted this—if this sounds like your dog, reply here and we can arrange a meet-up.
Pearl 5-piece drum set, black satin
I lost my Pearl 5-piece drum set yesterday around 3pm. It's a black satin Pearl Export kit with chrome hardware, 22" kick, 10/12/16 toms, and a 14" snare. There are a few tiny scratches on the kick and a small dent on the rim, but otherwise it's in good playing shape. I had left it outside the Purdue Memorial Union on the West Lafayette campus, near the Third Street bus stop after a quick walk back to my car. On the bass drum is a blue panda sticker and a red star sticker on the snare—easy to spot. This set was a gift from my mom and it really matters to me; I’m really hoping to get it back.
Red-eared slider turtle, 4 inches, shell nick
I lost my red-eared slider turtle yesterday afternoon around 3pm near the Purdue Memorial Union on University Street in West Lafayette. It’s about 4 inches from head to tail, olive-green shell with the distinctive red stripe behind its eyes. There’s a small nick on the left edge of the carapace and a faint yellow line running down the center of the plastron. It means a lot to me—it’s been part of our family for years and it carries sentimental value. If anyone finds it, please reach out; I really need to get it back.
Gold-tone drop earrings with turquoise stones
I lost my gold-tone drop earrings with turquoise teardrop stones yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on State Street in West Lafayette. They’re small, about 1 cm long, and the metal has a tiny bend near the clasp. Each earring has a turquoise teardrop charm, and one back is engraved with a tiny 'M' that you can barely see. They were a gift from my grandmother, so they mean a lot to me and I'm really hoping they turn up. If you found them, I'd really appreciate getting them back—you can email me at [email protected].
Black metronome with red Tempo label found near Purdue
I found a small black metronome with a red 'Tempo' label on the front. It's palm-sized, about 4 inches tall, and a bit dusty from practice, but the ticking mechanism seems solid. I picked it up this afternoon around 3:45pm behind the Purdue Memorial Union, near the bike racks by the State Street entrance. There’s a tiny white sticker on the back with a blue star, and one rubber foot is missing. If this belongs to you, reply here and we can meet up for a quick pickup near Chauncey Village or the Union area.
Found orange Korg microKORG synth near Purdue campus
I found a black Korg microKORG synth with orange end caps this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the Lafayette Theater on Main Street. It’s in decent cosmetic shape, a few small scratches along the top panel and a shallow dent on the lower right corner. There’s a bright blue sticker on the back with the initials 'JW' and a tiny doodle of a rocket, which helps identify it. The keyboard and knobs feel solid when I tested a quick scan of some keys, and it powered on with a warm synth-like hum. If it's yours, I can hold onto it near the theater or meet up nearby to return it.
Lost keys with WLPL library card
I lost my keys (2 keys) somewhere on Pierce St or Mitch Daniels Blvd. The keychain is my WLPL library card
Silver bracelet with heart charm and initials engraving
I lost my silver-tone bracelet yesterday around 3pm, I was walking between the Purdue Memorial Union and the Engineering Fountain along State Street in West Lafayette. It's a 7-inch silver bracelet with a small blue enamel crescent moon charm and a tiny heart charm. The clasp is engraved with the initials 'LW' and there’s a faint scratch on one of the links near the moon. It was a gift from my grandmother and really means a lot to me. If you found it, I’d be eternally grateful to get it back.
Brown Coach bifold wallet; lost near Purdue Memorial Union
I lost my brown leather Coach bifold wallet yesterday around 5pm near the Purdue Memorial Union on Stadium Ave in West Lafayette. It's a compact wallet, about 4 x 3 inches, with pebbled leather and the Coach emblem on the front. Inside are my driver's license, a couple of cards, and about $60, plus a small photo of my grandmother tucked in the card slots. It has a coffee stain on the back and a tiny tear near the inner corner; it was a gift from my grandmother, which makes it really sentimental—please help me get it back. If anyone finds it, please message me here; I really need it back.
Black rectangular glasses with silver accents
I found a pair of black rectangular glasses this afternoon around 3:15 PM behind the Purdue Memorial Union near the fountain on Memorial Mall. The frames are matte black acetate with a slim silver line along the outer rims and a tiny scratch on the left temple. Inside the right temple there's a small engraving that reads 'J.S.' and the lenses have a faint edge glare but overall they're in decent shape. If you think these are yours, message me with a description of the engraving and where you think you dropped them, and we can meet near the Union to get them back.
Silver bracelet with heart and star charms
I was walking back from the Purdue Memorial Union yesterday around 3pm and must have dropped my silver bracelet along West State Street by the fountain at the south entrance. It's a slender 7-inch sterling-silver chain with a small heart charm and a tiny star charm; the heart has 'P.P.' engraved and the clasp bears a tiny 925 stamp that catches the light. It’s sentimental because it was a gift from my sister, so I’m really hoping someone picked it up and would be willing to return it. If you found it, please text me or email me—I'd be forever grateful.
Lost tri-colored scarf with cashmere tag
I lost a tri colored (teal, baby blue, beige) scarf with a small black tag that says cashmere on it in white font. The scarf is blocked and has a pattern on it. It was lost 2/13 somewhere either by Wabash Landing or Main Street
Red violin in worn black case, near Purdue
I've been anxious since yesterday afternoon. I lost my red violin, a Yamaha student model, in its worn black case. The chin rest is slightly cracked, and there's a tiny green owl sticker on the lid. I last saw it around 3pm yesterday near the Purdue Memorial Union on West State Street, West Lafayette, by the campus coffee shop near the bus stop. It has sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandmother and helped me through tough weeks of practice. If someone found it, email me at [email protected] so I can verify the stickers and the instrument's details.
Matte-black Pearl snare drum found near Purdue Union
I found a matte-black Pearl snare drum this afternoon around 2:40pm behind the Purdue Memorial Union on State Street, near the bus stop. It has a few dings along the shell and a small white sticker with a dragon motif on the inside. The snare wires look a bit rusty but the drum still holds its tune, and there’s a bright red band around the rim. It seems important to someone who plays in a college band—there’s a band sticker and it’s clearly been cared for. If you’re missing a drum with those traits, text me and I’ll help you get it back to you.
White business card with contact details near Purdue Memorial
I lost my white business card with my contact details yesterday around 3pm near the Purdue Memorial Union on Grant Street in West Lafayette. It's a standard 3.5 by 2 inch card, white with blue ink: my name Priya Patel in bold, followed by 'Freelance Designer' and a small teal logo in the corner. There's a tiny coffee ring on the bottom left and the back side has a faint pencil drawing of a cat I doodled during a meeting. I really need it back—it's the only copy of my direct email and cell number, and it helps me stay reachable for clients and interviews. If you spot it, you can text the number on the card or email me.
Blue hand-painted ceramic wall plate, 8x8 inches
I lost my blue hand-painted ceramic wall plate yesterday around 3pm near the Purdue Memorial Union on the West Lafayette campus. It's an 8x8 inch wall plate with an abstract cobalt-blue wave motif, finished in a glossy glaze. The back has a crescent moon stamp from the local artist 'Lumen Ceramics' and a tiny circular mark; there's a small chip on the bottom edge. It was a gift from my grandmother and it really meant a lot to me—sentimental keepsake. If anyone found it, I’d be grateful to get it back. Hit me up here and we can arrange a pickup near campus or in Lafayette.
Keyring with house and car keys, red heart charm
I lost my keyring yesterday around 3pm outside the Purdue Memorial Union on the West Lafayette campus. It's a black metal ring with three keys: a brass house key, a silver car key, and a small spare with a green plastic cover. A red silicone heart charm and a tiny bottle opener are clipped on too. One key has a slight bend and a tiny dent from a drop, plus a faint scuff on the black coating—easy to spot. This ring is really important to me because the house key opens my grandmother's apartment, so I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Cream duvet cover with blue floral corner embroidery
I found a cream queen-size duvet cover this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind Purdue Memorial Union on State Street, West Lafayette. It's soft cotton and in great shape, with a delicate blue floral embroidery in the top-right corner and a sturdy zipper along the bottom edge. There are two matching pillow shams with blue piping included. Inside the corner, there's a small care tag with the initials 'P.P.' stitched on it and a tiny pull thread near the zipper. If this belongs to someone, I’d be happy to return it—message me here and we’ll arrange a pickup.
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Found Redmi cell phone in case
Found: Redmi cell phone in case on Salisbury near Grant
Lost iPhone 14 (white) near package locker
Item: iPhone 14 Color: White Case: No case / [with case, if applicable] Date & Time Lost: January 18, around 2:00 PM Last Seen Location: Near the package locker area, Building 375, 325 Brown St at Wabash Landing Details: I believe I may have misplaced the phone while picking up deliveries
Compact blue JBL Clip 3 speaker
I’m posting because I lost my JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth speaker yesterday around 3pm. It’s blue fabric with a black rubber bumper, palm-sized, and it has a tiny carabiner clip for my bag. I last saw it outside the Purdue Memorial Union on State Street in West Lafayette, right near the coffee carts by the entrance. The fabric is a bit frayed at the top and there’s a small scratch on the grille. It was a gift from my sister and I use it for late-night study sessions, so I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Gray nylon pouch with orange zipper pull
I lost my gray nylon pouch with an orange zipper pull yesterday around 3pm. It was outside the Starbucks on State Street near the Purdue Memorial Union in West Lafayette, a small 6x4 inch thing with a coffee stain on the back. Inside there's a USB-C cable and a tiny notepad, plus a faint front logo that's barely visible—it's in the Other Miscellaneous Items category. It has sentimental value and I really need it back.