All lost and found items in Madison
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Lost belts near Capitol Square, Madison
I lost belts around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, near Capitol Square in Madison, after ducking into a coffee cart on West Main Street for a quick refill. It's a brown leather belt with a brass buckle and a small scratch near the buckle. I've worn it every day for years, and it feels like a piece of my routine is missing when it's gone. I walked the sidewalks along State Street and checked the benches by the farmers market stalls, hoping someone found it and kept it safe. If it turns up near the fountain by the Capitol steps, that would be a relief; it's more than just an accessory, it's got a lot of my memories attached to it.
lost violins in Madison, WI
Last night at 9:05 PM I realized my two violins were lost from the stand outside the Overture Center on State Street in Madison. I retraced my steps along State Street toward Capitol Square, hoping a kind passerby had tucked them somewhere safe. The cases felt lighter than I remember, and the red ribbon on the bow looked familiar under the streetlights. I’m anxious about an upcoming recital and can’t sleep imagining them still out there. If you saw anything near the Overture Center, please report it through the site.
Found carry-ons in Madison
While walking along State Street near Capitol Square around 6:30 PM yesterday, I spotted two carry-ons tucked behind a planter by the steps. One bag is black with a small tear at the handle; the other is blue with a white stripe. I checked for tags and kept them safe, hoping the owner would see this post and claim them through the site. They look recently used, with a few worn edges from travel, and I imagine the owner is upset about losing them.
Lost student ID near Memorial Union, Madison
I lost my student ID around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday near Memorial Union Terrace on the UW–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The card is plain, with my name Isabella Chen and a small corner dent—the kind of thing you rely on every day for library access and class entry. Since I’ve got back-to-back lectures this week, I’m anxious about missing my first classes and the late library checkouts. If you found it, please hold onto it—getting it back would mean the world to me.
LOST: Flutes in Madison
While leaving a rehearsal at the UW-Madison campus, I realized my flutes were gone. I was walking down State Street toward the Memorial Union Terrace around 3:40pm today, and I must have dropped them somewhere along the route. They are two silver flutes in a black soft case; the zipper is a little stiff and the inner lining is slightly worn. Losing them hurts because I rely on them for lessons and a spring recital, and Madison's campus feels oddly quiet without their sound. If anyone found them, please bring them to the campus Lost and Found near the Memorial Union.
Lost Coins in Madison
On Saturday at 3:10 p.m., I stepped off a bus near State Street and Capitol Square in Madison and dropped a small pouch of coins from my grandfather’s collection. The pouch slid under a bench and vanished as I hurried toward Monona Terrace for a quick coffee. The coins are a mix of Wisconsin pennies and a few older tokens, each with a story from weekend trips around the lakes and the Capitol grounds. Losing them feels like losing him again, a reminder of the time we spent exploring Madison. If someone found a small pouch with those dates, I’d be so grateful to have them back where they belong in Madison.
Lost sculptures near Capitol Square, Madison
I had just wrapped a quick photo check at the Artist's Coop near Library Mall when I realized my sculptures were gone. There are three pieces, brushed steel, about a foot tall, with intertwined curves that catch the streetlight along State Street. I left them in the back room around 9:15 pm last Friday after a quick setup, and the door had been left ajar. The space smelled of metal and rain, and I can't shake the worry that someone might have taken them. These works matter a lot to me—personal and professional—and I hope someone saw something that can help bring them back via this site.
Lost chargers in Madison
I realized my chargers were missing around 2:47 PM today while I was walking through Capitol Square in Madison, on my way to Library Mall after grabbing a coffee. They’re a pair of black USB-C and Lightning cables, tucked in a little braided case I never leave behind. I must have left them on a bench outside the State Street entrance to Capitol Square.
LOST: Photographs from Madison album
I was wandering down State Street in Madison around 3:30 p.m. last Saturday when I realized my photographs were missing from the blue leather album I carry everywhere. The photos include campus shots, a photo with friends at Capitol Square, and a sunset over Monona Terrace. They are priceless memories rather than valuable items. I retraced my steps from State Street to Capitol Square and toward the farmers market, but I came up empty. If they turn up anywhere near Capitol Square, please hold onto them for me.
lost organizers near Capitol Square, Madison
I was loading groceries into my tote at 8:30 a.m. on State Street, just outside the Capitol, when my little set of organizers slipped from my bag and vanished into the morning crowd. They're clear plastic with purple and teal lids, about the size of a deck of cards, and I use them to separate cords, chargers, and small meds. My hands still smell like coffee as I retrace steps, thinking of the quiet corner where I last saw them near the bus stop by Capitol Square. I feel a mix of frustration and hopeful longing, because they're indispensable to keeping my tiny desk organized, and I’d hate to lose them forever.
Tortoiseshell Warby Parker glasses with blue case
I lost my tortoiseshell Warby Parker glasses yesterday around 3pm near Capitol Square on State Street in Madison. They’re light acetate frames with a slim gold bridge and a blue soft case that I usually keep in my tote. The left temple has a tiny scratch and there’s an engraving 'PP' on the inside of the right temple for quick ID. They were a gift from my aunt last year, so yeah, they’re sentimental and I really need them back. If you find them, please drop me a message—I’d be eternally grateful.
Blue ceramic saucepan with wooden handle, sentimental gift
I lost a blue ceramic saucepan with a light wooden handle yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on State Street in Madison. It’s a 2.5-quart pan, glaze glossy blue with a small chip on the inside rim and a tiny hairline crack near the base of the handle; the bottom has the initials 'A.J.' etched in. It’s been in my family for decades and was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me. If you found it, I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back—it's not just cookware, it’s a memory.
Navy quilted duvet cover set with two shams, queen
I found a navy quilted duvet cover set with two matching shams, queen size, this afternoon around 2:45pm. It was folded on a bench outside the Capitol Square entrance on State Street, right by the fountain near the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. The fabric feels like soft cotton with a subtle grid of stitching, and there’s a hidden zipper closure. Inside, there’s a small tag with the initials 'M.L.' embroidered, which is a nice identifying feature. It’s in good condition overall, just a bit wrinkled from sitting in the sun. Bedding like this matters a lot to someone who sleeps with it every night—if this sounds like yours, tell me the size and the initials on the tag, and we can work out a pickup near the Capitol or at the Madison Lost & Found.
Blue Nike running shorts with white trim
I lost my royal blue Nike running shorts, size M, with white piping and a small reflective swoosh on the left leg. I was out for a run yesterday around 3pm and I must have dropped them near Capitol Square on State Street in Madison. The fabric is a bit faded from training, with a tiny snag on the back pocket and a faint sweat stain at the waistband. They mean a lot to me because they were a gift from my sister and I wear them most days for long runs - really hoping someone picked them up and can return them. If you found them, I’d be grateful to reunite them with me; I can meet near the Madison Public Library or around Capitol grounds.
Found Pearl snare drum near Capitol Square, Madison
I found a Pearl Export Series snare drum, 14x6.5 this afternoon around 2:15pm on State Street outside the Capitol Square entrance in Madison. It's in a red sparkle wrap with a few surface scratches and a small dent on the rim. Inside the shell is a faded blue sticker that says 'UW Band,' which makes it a bit easier to identify. I figured someone might be missing a drum during the lunchtime crowd, and I'd really like to return it to its owner soon if you see this and recognize it.