All lost and found items in Merced
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Lost: DVDs near Merced Theater, Main St.
I left a stack of DVDs in the backseat of my car around 8:15 p.m. Saturday while leaving a friend's place near the Merced Theater on Main Street. The drive and the crowd blur together, and I forgot to grab them when I shut the door. The collection includes a mix of old westerns and a newer comedy I’d planned to share with roommates. They aren’t priceless, but they’re my go-to comfort after long days. I’m hoping someone nearby might have found them and tucked them somewhere safe. If you remember seeing a dusty blue crate by the theater district, that might be it.
Blue UC Merced student ID card with photo
I lost my blue UC Merced student ID card yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Merced. It's a white plastic card with a blue border and my photo on the left; the top-right corner is bent and there's a faint coffee stain on the back. It’s essential for campus library access and class check-ins, so I’m really hoping to get it back. One identifying detail: there’s a tiny dent on the upper edge and a small green sticker on the back. If someone found it, you can drop it at the Merced Public Library Lost and Found or the campus police desk.
Gray tabby cat with white chest in Merced
I lost my gray tabby cat with a white chest yesterday around 3pm near the Merced Public Library on 21st Street. He wears a light blue collar with a tiny silver bell, and he has one green eye and one blue eye—very distinctive. He's about 12 pounds, fairly shy around strangers, and he's been part of our family for almost 9 years; my kids are worried sick and keep asking when he'll come home. If you spot him, shoot me a message through the app and I'll reply as soon as I can; he's more than a pet—he's part of our family, and we'd really love to have him back.
Brown Coach wallet with ID and cards
I lost my brown Coach wallet yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in downtown Merced. It's a compact bi-fold with the Coach logo on the front and a small coffee stain on the back. Inside are my driver's license, a couple of credit cards, and about $60 in cash. It means a lot to me because it was a gift from my grandmother and I really need it back. If found, please drop it at the Starbucks on Main Street or message me here—I'd be incredibly grateful to be reunited with it.
Found teenage girl near Merced County Courthouse
I found a teenage girl around 3:15pm this afternoon behind the Merced County Courthouse on 14th Street. She's about 5'5", with light brown hair in a loose ponytail, wearing a red hoodie with a white logo, dark blue jeans, and white sneakers. She has a small compass tattoo on her left wrist and a blue backpack with a star patch. She looked shaken, kept asking for her mom, and wasn’t sure of her name. I stayed with her until I could confirm she was safe and checked for ID or a phone—no luck. If this sounds like your missing family member, send me a message here and we can verify details to get her home.
Gray queen duvet cover with blue star embroidery
I'm listing a Bedding & Linen item I lost: a gray queen-size duvet cover. I dropped it yesterday around 3pm near the Target on G Street in Merced after loading groceries. It's a soft cotton blend, a bit pilled, with a tiny mint-green star embroidered on the bottom corner and a small coffee stain on the opposite edge. This duvet cover has sentimental value because it was a gift from my mom, and I really need it back.
Found small blue fabric pouch with USB drive
I found a small blue fabric pouch this afternoon around 2:45pm behind the Merced Target on G Street. It's about the size of a deck of cards, with an orange zipper pull shaped like a fish and a faint 'Sunny Brand' logo on the front. Inside are a USB drive labeled 'Family Photos', a couple of coins, and a crumpled receipt. If this belongs to you, I’d like to get it back and can meet near the Target entrance or at the Merced Library steps. I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner, especially since the USB probably has irreplaceable memories.
Blue paperback mystery with coffee stains
I lost my blue paperback mystery novel yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on G Street in Merced. It's a paperback copy of 'The Last Page' with yellow sticky notes marking favorite spots and a coffee stain near the bottom-right corner. The cover shows a skyline illustration and a slightly bent spine, and there’s a small pen mark on the title page. This book is sentimental to me because it was a gift from my grandmother, and I really need it back. If anyone found it, I'd really appreciate getting it back.
Gold ring with emerald centerpiece
I found a gold ring this afternoon around 3:45pm outside the Starbucks on Main Street in Merced. It's a slim 14k gold band with a small bezel-set emerald about the size of a pea. The inside of the band is engraved with 'L+R' and a tiny heart, and there are a couple of fine scratches along the edge from wear. I picked it up near the bike racks by the entrance; it looked recently dropped and caught the sun, glinting in my pocket as I walked by. If this ring belongs to you, I’d love to help get it back to its owner.
Medical alert bracelet with blue heart charm
I found a medical alert bracelet this afternoon around 3:05pm outside the CVS on G Street, right by Merced River Park. It's a lightweight silver-tone bracelet with a blue enamel heart charm and a small clasp engraved with the initials 'JP'. The bracelet shows a bit of wear but the tag and engraving are still legible, so I think it's meant to be worn in case of emergency. I'm hoping to get it back to its owner who needs it; if this sounds like yours, tell me the initials on the clasp and roughly where you last wore it in Merced.
Nintendo Switch OLED in red silicone case
Category: Gaming Devices — I lost my Nintendo Switch OLED in Merced. I had it yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street, downtown Merced, and I think I set it down briefly while I grabbed a coffee. It's black with a translucent red silicone case, the left Joy-Con is neon red and the right is neon blue, it's in a gray protective carrying case, and there's a small cat sticker on the back along with a minor scratch on the bottom edge. It means a lot to me because it was a gift from my sister, so if anyone found it, please message me—I’d really love to get it back.
Spalding orange basketball, scuffed, lost near Merced Mall
I lost my orange Spalding basketball yesterday around 3pm while shooting hoops behind the Merced Mall on G Street. It's a standard-size ball, pretty worn, with noticeable scuffs along the seams and a small tear near the bottom panel. I wrote my initials 'P.P.' on the inner surface with a Sharpie, and there's a faint blue tape strip I put on it to mark it during pickup games. This ball has sentimental value—it's my go-to practice ball and means a lot to me. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back so I can keep playing this week.
Red Nike running shoes, size 9, blue dot
I lost my bright red Nike Air Zoom Pegasus running shoes yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Merced. They’re the red version with a white swoosh and a slightly chipped white midsole. One shoe has a tiny blue dot sticker on the inside heel, and the left sole shows a bit more wear from gym workouts. They were a gift from my sister last Christmas and they fit perfectly, so losing them kind of stings. If anyone finds them, I’d really appreciate getting them back; text me if you spot them.
Cream guinea pig with blue ribbon found near Starbucks
I found a guinea pig this afternoon around 2:15 pm wandering near the Starbucks on Main Street, by the Merced Mall parking lot. It's a small, cream-colored guinea pig with a faint white blaze on its chest and a bright blue ribbon tied around its neck. It seems healthy, curious, and a little scared, with fluffy fur and tiny pink paws. I scooped it up to keep it safe and warm while I try to find its owner. If you recognize a pet matching this description, please contact me; I'd love to reunite them.
Blue plush dragon toy found near Target on G Street
I found a blue plush dragon toy this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Target on G Street in Merced. It’s about 12 inches tall, made of soft fleece, with a bright blue body, green belly, and rainbow wings, plus a red knit scarf. There’s a small white star patch on its left foot, and the squeaker still works when squeezed. It was tucked near the bike racks by the store entrance, a little dusty but otherwise in good shape. I know how much a toy can mean to a kid, so I’m hoping to help reunite it with its owner.