All lost and found items in Mattoon-Charleston
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lost sheet music in Mattoon-Charleston
I lost my sheet music after practice in Mattoon-Charleston around 7:15 p.m. Friday. The blue-binder has a tiny red piano sticker that makes it easy to spot. I retraced to the town square and the bus stop by the old depot, but I couldn't find it. Those pages were for an upcoming recital in Charleston, and losing them feels like losing a part of my preparation.
Found: Holiday Decorations in Mattoon
I was walking home from the Mattoon Public Library around 5:42 PM yesterday when I spotted a box tucked behind a bench near the Mattoon train depot. It was labeled 'Holiday Decorations' and smelled faintly of pine, with a jumble of garlands, lights, and fragile ornaments spilling out. A ribbon clung to the tinsel as I picked it up, and my heart eased knowing someone’s things were safe, even if momentarily forgotten. I carried the box to the little plaza by the depot and set it on the bench, hoping the owner would see this listing. If these are yours, please use the site to claim them and I’ll guide you to the right place.
Navy blue North Face puffer jacket with orange lining
I lost my navy blue North Face puffer jacket yesterday around 3pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. It's a size M, water-resistant, and has a bright orange inner lining that shows a bit when the zipper is halfway down. The zipper pull features a small red heart charm, and there's a faint scuff on the left sleeve from a fall last week. This jacket has sentimental value—it's the one I wore the day my grandmother passed, and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out; I’m hoping it turns up soon in Mattoon-Charleston.
Cordless drill lost near Ace Hardware, Mattoon
Hey there, I lost my DeWalt 20V Max cordless drill yesterday around 3pm near the Ace Hardware on Charleston Avenue in Mattoon. It's yellow and black, about 7 inches long, with a scuffed grip from a few job-site projects. The belt clip is bent and there’s a small red tape tag with my initials 'KB' on the battery—easy to spot if you see it. It’s my go-to tool for home repairs and I really need it back to finish a remodel this week.
Black leather briefcase with brass latch
I'm hoping someone found my black Briggs & Riley leather briefcase with a brass latch. I last saw it yesterday around 3pm outside the Mattoon Public Library on S 9th Street; it's a 14-inch laptop briefcase with a small scratch on the lower corner. Inside there's a red microfiber laptop sleeve and a brass name plate that says 'M. Harper'. It was a gift from my dad, and there are some family notes and a few career sketches in the pocket, so it really matters to me. If you found it, I'd be so grateful to get it back.
EIU student ID card lost near campus
Hey there, I lost my Eastern Illinois University student ID card yesterday around 3pm. It’s a white plastic card with the EIU logo and my photo, a little worn around the corners and with a tiny scratch near the bottom edge. I must have dropped it somewhere between the library on Lincoln Ave and the Student Union entrance, maybe near the campus bookstore. On the back there’s a tiny red sticker with a fox doodle—super easy to spot if you spot the card. This card gives me access to dorms and campus buildings, so I really need it back before finals. If you found it, please drop it at the Mattoon-Charleston Lost & Found or message me here. Thanks!
Silver-tone hoop earrings with emerald bead, found near library
I found a pair of silver-tone hoop earrings with a tiny emerald-green bead this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. The hoops are about 12-15 mm in diameter and one earring has a small heart charm dangling from the bottom. They’re in good condition overall, with just a little scuff on the back from being tucked away in a purse. It seems like these might be sentimental to someone, and I’d hate for them to stay missing. If this sounds like yours, drop me a note and we can arrange a pickup or meetup.
White AirPods Pro with cracked charging case
I found a pair of white AirPods Pro this afternoon around 3:15pm in the Walmart parking lot on West Lincoln Ave in Mattoon. The charging case lid is cracked and there's a small blue sticker with the initials 'LM' on the back. The earbuds themselves look clean, with a minor scuff on the left earbud. If you’re the owner, they’re safe with me and I’d love to get them back; I know they can be sentimental and expensive to replace, really hoping to reunite them with you soon.
Blue tortoiseshell Ray-Ban glasses with silver hinges
I lost my blue tortoiseshell Ray-Ban glasses yesterday around 3pm near the Java Jolt coffee shop on Main Street in Mattoon-Charleston. They're mid-sized, acetate front with silver hinges and clear lenses. The left temple has a tiny engraving inside that reads 'PP', and there’s a small scratch along the bottom corner of the left lens. They came with a slim black hard case that I left at home, so I’m hoping someone picked up the glasses themselves. I really need them back for work and daily use—they’re my go-to pair and mean a lot to me.
Silver pendant necklace with heart charm
I lost my silver pendant necklace yesterday around 3pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street, in the Mattoon-Charleston area. It's an 18-inch sterling silver chain with a small heart pendant about the size of a fingernail. On the back, the initials 'M.K.' are etched faintly, and there’s a tiny flower engraved on the front near the bottom. The chain shows a little patina from wear, but it's still shiny in the light. This necklace was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me; I’ve worn it almost every day since she passed. If anyone found it, please drop me a message—I'd be forever grateful to get it back.
Glasses found: black rectangular frames with initials inside
I found a pair of glasses this afternoon around 3pm behind the Starbucks on Main Street in downtown Mattoon-Charleston. They're black rectangular frames with a matte finish and tortoiseshell temples. Inside the right temple is the initials 'KB' etched in small letters, and there's a light scratch on the left lens. They look in decent shape aside from that, and I figure someone is probably missing them and could really use them back. If these belong to you, I’d be happy to help you get them back to you.
Gold-tone teardrop earrings with pearl charm
I lost my gold-tone teardrop earrings with a tiny pearl charm yesterday around 3pm outside the Coffee Collective on Main Street in downtown Mattoon. They’re about 1/2 inch long, unbranded, with a delicate finish that’s a little worn from daily wear. One earring has a tiny initial 'A' engraved on the back. They were a gift from my grandmother and mean a lot to me; I’d be heartbroken to lose them. If you found them, I’d be grateful to meet near the bus stop by Lincoln Park to pick them up.
Beagle mix with blue collar and red tag
I lost my beagle mix yesterday around 6pm near Mattoon Square on Main Street. He's a medium-sized dog, about 25 pounds, tan-and-white with long ears and a white patch on his chest. He wears a blue nylon collar with a red heart-shaped tag that has his name, Biscuit, and my number. I last saw him wandering toward the library and East Center Street; he's a little shy with strangers but super sweet once he warms up, and this dog means the world to me.
Gold ring with initials and ruby
I was in the Mattoon-Charleston area yesterday around 3pm and I must have dropped this ring somewhere near the Mattoon Town Square, probably by the Bank on 6th Street. It's a gold ring, about a size 6, with a small ruby and a subtle brushed finish. The inner band is engraved with 'M.K.' and there's a tiny scratch along the outside edge—easy to identify. It means the world to me because it was a gift from my grandmother, and I’m really hoping to get it back.
Gray Nike running shoes with neon accents, size 10
I found a pair of Nike running shoes this afternoon around 3:15pm near Mattoon Square on Main Street, in the Mattoon-Charleston area. They’re men’s size 10, gray with neon lime green accents and white soles. The left toe has a small scuff, and there’s a blue sticker on the insole with the initials 'K.S.' They look lightly worn, probably a few months old. If these belong to someone, I’d love to help get them back; just tell me the scuff on the toe and the initials on the sticker to claim them.
Black wireless earbuds with neon-yellow charging case
I lost my black wireless earbuds with a neon-yellow charging case yesterday around 3pm near the EIU bookstore on Lincoln Avenue in Charleston. They’re Anker Soundcore earbuds, matte finish, with the left earbud sporting a tiny scratch near the logo and the charging case has a small dent on the bottom edge. The case glows bright green when they’re charging, which makes it easy to spot when I drop them. They’ve been my main headphones for classes and daily commutes, so I’m really hoping to get them back. If anyone found them in the Mattoon-Charleston area, I’d be grateful to arrange a pickup or meet-up in Charleston or Mattoon.
Sunburst Pearl snare drum with sticks
I found a sunburst Pearl snare drum, 14x5 inches, with chrome hardware and a few light scratches along the shell. It was in the parking lot behind the Mattoon Public Library on Broadway Ave this afternoon around 2:30 pm. There are Vic Firth 5A sticks tucked inside the snare and a faded sticker on the bottom hoop that says 'Jazz Band 7-3'—that should help ID the owner. The drum looks well-loved but playable; if you’re missing it, I’d be glad to help get it back, perhaps meet up near the library.
Gold-tone beaded bracelet with star charm
I lost my gold-tone beaded bracelet yesterday around 3pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. It's about 7 inches long, with small glass beads and a delicate lobster clasp; the overall condition is gently worn but intact. There's a tiny silver star charm attached, and the inside of the bracelet is engraved with the name 'Ella.' It was a gift from my grandmother, so it has sentimental value and I really need it back. If someone found it, I’d be forever grateful to have it back!
Cream beagle mix with red collar, missing
I lost my cream-colored beagle mix yesterday around 3pm after we were near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street in Mattoon. He weighs about 22 pounds, with a white blaze on his chest and a small brown patch on his left ear, plus a tiny heart-shaped scar on his right front leg. He wears a red nylon collar with a green tag that says 'Milo'. If you see him, please message me here—my daughter adores him and I’m really worried; he’s such a friendly pup, and he means the world to our family.
Black Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses with gold hinges
Yesterday around 3pm I realized my black Ray-Ban Wayfarer prescription glasses were gone after leaving the Starbucks on Main Street in Mattoon. They’re black plastic frames, slightly chunky, with gold hinges and a tiny scratch on the left lens. The right temple is engraved with 'JH,' and they live in a black faux-leather case with a blue microfiber cloth tucked inside. These glasses have sentimental value—my mom got them as a gift and I wore them every day in college. If anyone found them outside the coffee shop or nearby, I’d be forever grateful to get them back.
Black leather business card holder with contact info
I lost my black leather business card holder yesterday around 3pm. It's about the size of a credit card, 4 by 3 inches, with soft matte black leather and a small scuff along the bottom-right edge. A tiny gold compass charm hangs from a loop inside, and my initials 'P.P.' are embossed on the inside metal plate. It holds about a dozen business cards and a couple of scribbled notes with client names. I think I left it on a bench outside the Mattoon Public Library cafe on Charleston Avenue after I printed a quick contact sheet. There’s a faint coffee stain on the back from a last-minute coffee spill. It has sentimental value because those cards are how I keep in touch with clients and friends. I really need it back; if anyone found it, please send me a message here so I can pick it up.
Tan Coach leather briefcase with red interior
I lost my tan Coach leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm near the CVS on Main Street in Mattoon-Charleston. It's a medium-sized briefcase with a brass clasp and a noticeable scuff on the bottom left corner. The interior has a bright red lining and a detachable shoulder strap with a worn leather pad. Inside there's a 13-inch laptop sleeve, a notebook, and a USB drive labeled "Q3 Projects". It has sentimental value because it was a gift from my mentor, and I really need it back.
Silver-tone ring found near Coles County Courthouse
I found a slim silver-tone ring this afternoon near the Coles County Courthouse in downtown Charleston, in the Mattoon-Charleston area. It's roughly a size 6, with a tiny cubic zirconia stone set in a four-prong head, and the band has a brushed finish. The inside is stamped "925" and bears the initials "L.S." for a potential owner. The ring is in good condition aside from a few micro-scratches, and I'm hoping to reunite it with its person—please reach out if this sounds like yours.
Paperback fantasy novel with blue cover found
Found a paperback fantasy novel this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. It's a sky-blue cover with a small silver fox sticker on the back and a creased bottom-right corner. Inside, there's a Charleston Public Library stamp and a folded note with the name 'Samir' scribbled on the title page. If this is your book, I’ve kept it safe and can help coordinate pickup through the library desk.
DeWalt 20V cordless drill
I lost my DeWalt 20V cordless drill yesterday around 3pm. It's yellow and black, about the size of a small drill with a 1/2-inch chuck. The side label reads 'DCD771' and the battery has a blue indicator tip. There are two small dents on the front housing near the chuck, and I also scribbled 'J.P.' on the grip with blue Sharpie. I last had it in the parking lot behind the Ace Hardware on State Street in Mattoon, near the loading dock after helping a neighbor with a quick repair. This drill is my go-to for weekend projects, and I really need it back.
Black Zoom H4n Pro recorder in blue case
I was recording for a campus podcast, yesterday around 3pm I must have set my black Zoom H4n Pro recorder down outside the Coffee & Crumbs on Main Street in Mattoon, near Walnut Ave. The device is in a blue protective case and shows a bit of wear. Unique features: a small dent on the bottom-left corner and a lime-green Field Kit sticker on the back. This thing is for a class project and I really need it back; without it my deadline is looming. If anyone found it, please message me here or text me—I’d be forever grateful.
Silver bracelet with pink flower charm
Yesterday around 3pm I realized my silver bracelet was missing while I was walking near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street in the Mattoon-Charleston area. It's a slender 7-inch sterling silver bracelet with a tiny heart charm and a pink enamel flower on the charm, and the back of the clasp has a small scratch. There's an initial 'A' engraved on the back of the heart, a small detail that makes it easy to identify. It holds sentimental value—my grandmother gave it to me—and I’d really appreciate getting it back if anyone finds it.
Black Yamaha snare drum with sticks
I found a black Yamaha snare drum, 14x5.5 inches, with chrome hardware and a glossy finish this afternoon around 3:45pm. It was tucked behind a bench near the Mattoon Public Library on Lincoln Avenue, by the bike racks outside the coffee shop. The shell has a few light scratches and there’s a red Yamaha sticker near the throw-off; two drumsticks lay beside it - one Vic Firth 5A with a worn tip and one blue-painted maple stick that's chipped. It looks playable and in decent condition. If this belongs to someone, we can meet up at the library's front steps to arrange a quick return.
Black iPhone 12 Pro with green case
I lost my black iPhone 12 Pro in a green silicone case yesterday around 3pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street in Mattoon-Charleston. It’s got a slightly cracked bottom corner and a blue sticker stuck near the camera bump on the back. The case is a bright green silicone that makes it easy to spot if someone picks it up. It holds a few sentimental photos and messages from family, so I really need it back. If you found it, please message me — I’d be forever grateful.
Grey canvas tote bag with red strap
I lost my grey canvas tote bag yesterday around 3pm near the coffee shop on Main Street in Mattoon-Charleston. It's about 14 inches tall, with a bright red adjustable strap and a brass zipper pull that has a tiny eagle charm. Inside there's a weathered notebook, a black wallet with my initials, and a pink highlighter in the front pocket—nothing super valuable, but the bag itself is my daily carry and it has sentimental value because it's a gift from my grandmother. I retraced steps from the bookstore to the bus stop by the library, but I can't find it. If anyone found it, please reach out; I really need it back.