All lost and found items in New Haven
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Lost blue contact lens near State Street, New Haven
I lost my blue contact lens yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on State Street in New Haven. It's a single Acuvue Oasys lens, a bright blue with a darker rim and a tiny green speck near the center. I think I dropped it outside the entrance while I was tying my shoes after coming from the bus stop. My left eye feels off without it, and I really need it back—it's the one I wear most days and it would be a relief to recover. If found, I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Rare vintage stamp collection in red binder
I lost my rare vintage stamp collection yesterday around 3pm near the Yale Bookstore on High Street in New Haven. It's all tucked in a red faux-leather binder with a gold crest on the cover and a small sticker that says 'Worldwide Classics' on the front. Inside, there are stamps from the 1920s, including a couple that aren't common in any modern album, plus one stamp with a pale blue back. The binder is a bit scuffed and the inside pages show a bit of foxing. This collection was my grandfather's hobby, and I really need it back; it feels like a piece of him is missing.
Cream-colored dwarf hamster with white belly
I lost my cream-colored dwarf hamster yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Chapel Street by the New Haven Green. He's tiny, about the size of a grape, with a pale gray stripe along his back and a white belly, plus a tiny black birthmark on his left hind paw and a faint patch behind his right ear. He was in a small pink carrier with a blue lattice handle, and I had him tucked in while I biked home from a friend's place on York Street. I'm really worried—he's shy and could slip into a crack or vent in seconds if I'm not careful. If you've seen him, please text me; this little guy means a lot to me and I'd be incredibly grateful to have him back.
Gray tabby cat with green collar
I lost my gray tabby cat yesterday around 7pm near the Yale campus, around College Street and the Green. He's about 9 pounds, short-haired, with a bright green collar and a tiny silver bell, plus a white patch on his chest and a small notch in his left ear. He's normally friendly and will meow when he hears a familiar voice, and I'm really worried because he's been part of my life for years. If you spot him, text or email—I'm hoping to meet near the Yale Bookstore area by the Green to bring him home.
Neon teal dog harness with paw patch
I lost my neon teal nylon dog harness yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on College Street by Yale's Old Campus. It's a small size, with reflective white trim and a bone-shaped metal tag stamped '04'. The chest strap has a purple paw-print patch, and the mesh lining is a little worn from daily walks with my rescue pup. This harness has sentimental value—it's the one we adopted him in, and it helps him feel secure during our New Haven strolls. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; I’m in New Haven and can meet near College Street, Chapel Street, or the Green to pick it up.
Navy Samsonite suitcase with lime tag found near Union Station
Found a navy blue Samsonite 28-inch suitcase this morning around 9:15am outside Union Station on Whalley Ave, near the taxi stand. It’s in decent shape except for a scuffed corner and one wheel that sticks a bit when it rolls. There’s a lime-green luggage tag with a handwritten name that looks like 'J. Park' and a red TSA sticker on the zipper. Inside I found a few business cards, a travel-sized shampoo bottle, a folded map of downtown New Haven, and a light jacket. If you’re the owner, send me a message here and we’ll set up a pickup.
Lost: Red Turkish Passport
Red Turkish Passport
Red Nike running shorts, size M
I lost my red Nike running shorts, size M, yesterday around 6:45pm near the Starbucks on College Street by Yale's campus. They're bright red with a white swoosh on the left leg, and there's a tiny orange safety whistle attached to the drawstring. The left hem has a small blue zigzag stitch and the fabric is a bit worn from daily use. They are my go-to pair for almost every run in New Haven, and I would really appreciate getting them back since I am training for a 10K. If you found them, please drop them at the Yale Public Safety desk or message me here.
Leopard gecko lost near Yale campus
I lost my leopard gecko yesterday around 3:15pm after the terrarium lid slipped and it bolted out. It's about 4-5 inches long, yellow-tan with brown spots, and has a slightly bent tail from a prior molt. There's a tiny white spot on its left hip and a faint stripe along the back. Last seen around Chapel Street near the Yale Bookstore and the bus stop by York Street heading toward the campus green. It's a beloved family pet; it has sentimental value and I'm really worried it got frightened. If you spot him, please text me and I can meet you quickly—I'll bring his habitat and a treat to coax him back.
Black Samsonite 24-inch suitcase lost near Union Station
I lost my black Samsonite 24-inch suitcase yesterday around 3pm near Union Station in New Haven. It’s a hard-shell case with a few scuffs on the front and a red luggage tag bearing my initials 'AR' on the top handle. There's a small dent on the lower-right corner from a tumble at the curb, and the left-side zipper sometimes sticks when it’s full. Inside I keep a blue packing cube labeled with my name, plus a few essential outfits and a folded umbrella. This bag has sentimental value—it’s traveled with me through several moves and was a gift from my aunt. If anyone finds it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Navy North Face backpack with initials P.P.
I lost my navy blue North Face Borealis backpack yesterday around 3pm outside the Yale Bookstore on College Street near Elm Street in New Haven. It's a medium-sized bag with a padded laptop sleeve, a bit of wear on the bottom corners, and a bright orange rain cover tucked into the side pocket. My initials 'P.P.' are embroidered on the front, and there's a small photo collage of my family inside the main compartment. It has sentimental value and I really need it back—it's my daily bag that carries my laptop, notes, and charger.
Cream queen duvet cover with blue monogram SL
I lost my cream queen duvet cover yesterday around 4:30pm in New Haven. It's a soft cotton sateen from Threshold, with a blue monogram 'SL' stitched on the top-left corner and a sturdy zipper that still works. There's a faint coffee stain on the inner seam and a touch of pilling from laundering, but otherwise it's in good condition. This duvet cover means a lot to me—it's the nightly comfort after stressful days, and I’d really appreciate getting it back. If you found it, please drop me a message here; I can meet near the Sterling Memorial Library on High Street or nearby Yale campus spots.
Blue US passport with gold crest, lost near Yale
I lost my blue US passport yesterday around 3pm near the Crown Street Starbucks by Yale. It's in a navy blue leatherette cover with a gold crest, and there's a tiny coffee ring on the back cover plus a small sticker from a family trip to the coast on the inside flap. I realized it was missing after I got home from a lunch meeting on College Street and retraced my steps along Chapel and Crown. This passport is essential for my upcoming international travel and renewals, and it's the only form of ID I have at the moment. If you found it, I’d be grateful to arrange a safe drop-off near the Yale Library or meet somewhere convenient.
Lost: Red stone and silver pendant
Lost: Red stone and silver pendant, ganesh figure (see photo). Sunday night in snow storm (east rock, new haven). Lost somewhere between linden street and divinity hill (near Yale Divinity school on Prospect). Thank you!
Navy Brooklinen duvet cover with white piping
I lost my navy Brooklinen duvet cover (Queen size) with white piping yesterday around 3pm outside the Starbucks on Trumbull Street, near Union Station in New Haven. It’s a soft cotton sateen, and in the lower-right corner there’s a small monogram 'PH' and a tiny ink blot along the bottom hem that makes it easy to recognize. It was a gift from my grandmother and holds sentimental value, so I’d really appreciate getting it back. If you found it, I’d be grateful to hear from you.
Missing person: Amira Patel near Sterling Memorial Library
I lost my sister, Amira Patel, yesterday around 3pm near Sterling Memorial Library on Prospect Street, Yale campus, New Haven. She's about 5'5", with shoulder-length dark brown hair and a red puffer jacket over black jeans and white sneakers. She has a small crescent-moon tattoo on her right wrist and wears a silver hoop in her left ear. If you’ve seen her, I’m really worried—she has asthma and sometimes gets disoriented when separated from family. Drop me a message at [email protected].
Blue Nike running jacket with lime stripe
I lost my blue Nike running jacket yesterday around 3pm outside the Yale Bookstore on College Street. It’s a men's medium, navy blue with a bright lime-green reflective stripe along the zipper, and a small white Nike swoosh on the chest. The jacket is in decent shape, just a minor snag near the left cuff from a rough branch during a run. Inside the pocket there’s an embroidered set of initials AP. This jacket has sentimental value; I wore it through most of my spring training, and I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Navy tote bag with red fox patch
I lost my navy tote bag yesterday around 3pm outside the Sterling Memorial Library on Yale's campus, as I walked down Elm Street toward the New Haven Green. It's a medium-sized tote, navy canvas with an orange zipper, pink lining, and a distinctive red embroidered fox on the front. Inside there's a small fabric tag with the initials 'PP' in cursive and my sketchbook plus a pressed forget-me-not from a friend—sentimental stuff I really need back. If you found it, dropping it at campus security or sending me a message at [email protected] would mean the world to me.
Silver clip-on guitar tuner with blue case
I’m hoping someone picked up my silver clip-on guitar tuner—Korg Pitchclip 2—with a blue silicone sleeve and a tiny cat sticker on the back. I last had it yesterday around 3pm on the Yale campus, near the Beinecke Library steps on High Street, just before I ducked into a nearby coffee shop. It still works great, and I use it every practice; it’s sentimental because it was a birthday gift from my sister. If you found it, a quick message on this listing would mean the world to me—I’d love to arrange a safe meetup near Union Station or on campus. There’s a small dent on the bottom edge, easy to spot.
Hand-painted ceramic wall plaque, blue and gold
I lost my hand-painted ceramic wall plaque yesterday around 3pm. It’s an Art & Decorative Items piece, about 8 by 10 inches, glazed cobalt blue with gold flecks, and it’s signed with the initials 'ML' on the back. There’s a tiny chip on the lower-right corner and a faint crack along the left edge. I was outside the Yale University Art Gallery on Chapel Street in New Haven when I last had it. It was a gift from a local artist friend and means a lot to me—sentimental value, really hoping to get it back. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back near the Yale campus or at my place in New Haven.
Gold-tone bracelet with koi charm and initials
I lost my gold-tone bracelet yesterday around 3pm near the Yale Bookstore on York Street behind the campus. It's a 7-inch gold-tone chain bracelet with a turquoise enamel koi fish charm and a tiny silver heart charm—it's listed as Miscellaneous Jewellery. The inside of the clasp is engraved with the initials 'M.P.' and the piece has a few light scratches from wear. It was a Christmas gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and it has sentimental value. If anyone found it, please get in touch—I'd be really grateful to have it back.
Black iPhone 11 Pro with dinosaur sticker
Hey, I lost my black iPhone 11 Pro yesterday around 3pm outside the Starbucks on Chapel Street, right near Yale. It's in a clear case with a small green dinosaur sticker on the back, and the top-right corner is cracked from a fall last week. There's a blue PopSocket that says 'Voyager' on it, tucked near the bottom edge. The phone holds a lot of family photos and school notes, so I’m really hoping to get it back. If you found it, please drop a message here with the sticker or the PopSocket detail—I can verify ownership and arrange a pickup in New Haven.
Blue North Face hoodie found near Yale Bookstore
I found a blue North Face hoodie this afternoon around 4pm outside the Yale Bookstore on College Street in New Haven. It's a men's size L, fleece-lined hoodie in solid cobalt blue with a black North Face logo on the chest and a lime-green drawstring. Inside the front pocket there's a small embroidery of 'NH' and a little coffee stain near the hem. It's in decent condition overall, just a bit wrinkled from being tossed on a bench. I figure someone must be missing it after a quick campus errand, and I'd love to help get it back to its owner.
Blue-and-yellow parakeet found near New Haven Green
I found a blue-and-yellow parakeet this afternoon around 2:45pm near the New Haven Green, by the corner of College Street and Elm Street. It's the size of a typical budgie, with a vivid yellow head and cobalt-blue body, and a distinctive white crescent patch on its left wing. A blue leg band with a tiny serial number is visible on its right leg. This little guy clearly belongs to someone, and I’d love to get him back to his owner. If this is yours, message through the app and we can set up a quick meet-up near the Green.
Found iPad near Yale School of Management
Found: Ipad near Yale School of Management/Peabody Museum.
Green budgie with yellow head, lost near Yale
Hey, I’m posting because my green budgie with a bright yellow head flew away yesterday around 3:15pm. I last saw him on the Yale campus, near the Beinecke Library, and he slipped toward Whitney Avenue by the New Haven Green. He’s a small bird, about 6 inches tall, green with a yellow head, and he wears a blue plastic leg band with the number '12' and a white neck ring. He’s really attached to our family and his chirping lights up the apartment; he was a gift and has sentimental value. If anyone spots him, please text me and I’ll meet you there or wherever is convenient.
Found a pair of black leather hiking boots with a distinctive red lace on the left boot near West Rock Ridge Trail.
I found a pair of black leather hiking boots while walking my dog near the West Rock Ridge Trail in New Haven. They looked barely worn and have a distinctive red lace on the left boot. If they belong to you, please describe any other details like the size or any unique marks to confirm ownership.
Lost iPhone 12 with blue silicone case near the library in downtown New Haven.
I lost my iPhone 12 around downtown New Haven, possibly near the library, while I was out running errands. It has a blue silicone case and some pictures of my dog on it. If found, I would really appreciate its return as it contains important contacts.
Found black leather briefcase with multiple compartments outside a coffee shop on Chapel Street in downtown New Haven.
I found a black leather briefcase on the sidewalk outside of a coffee shop on Chapel Street in downtown New Haven. It looks relatively new and is possibly a designer brand. The briefcase has several compartments and contained some paperwork with a name I couldn't fully read. I'm hoping to find the owner as soon as possible.
Lost light blue dog collar with small metal ID tag last seen in East Rock Park, New Haven.
I lost my dog's favorite collar, which is light blue and has a small metal ID tag attached to it. Last seen when I was walking my dog in East Rock Park a couple of days ago. It has sentimental value and will help identify my dog if found. Please contact me if you come across it!