All lost and found items in Potsdam-Canton-Massena
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Silver Yamaha flute with black case
I lost my silver Yamaha flute yesterday around 3pm outside the Potsdam Public Library on Market Street. It's a Yamaha YFL-222, silver-plated, with a black hard case and red velvet lining; there are light scratches along the body and a tiny dent near the lip plate. The headjoint cap has my initials 'PR' engraved, and the zipper pull on the case is a bit loose. It means a lot to me—it's been in the family and was a gift from my grandfather; I really need it back.
Navy queen duvet cover with white piping
I lost my navy blue queen-size duvet cover with white piping yesterday around 3pm near the Potsdam Public Library on Park Street. It's a SleepWell duvet cover, smooth cotton with a sturdy zipper, and there's a tiny coffee stain near the zipper pull. There's a SleepWell tag stitched in the bottom corner, and a faint heart outline you can only see when it's inside out. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me, and I'm really hoping to get it back. If you found it, please reach out.
Gray enamel pocket compass with lime clip
Category: Other Miscellaneous Items. Found a compact gray enamel pocket compass with a neon lime-green clip this afternoon around 3:30pm outside the Potsdam Food Co-op on Market Street in Potsdam. It's about 1.5 inches across, with a tiny scratch on the glass and a dent along the rim. The back is engraved with the initials 'KJ', and there’s a small red fabric lanyard still attached. If this belongs to you, I’d love to get it back—I know how easy it is to misplace a tiny thing like this, and I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner in the Potsdam-Canton-Massena area.
Blue U.S. passport with gold eagle
I lost my blue U.S. passport yesterday around 2:15pm near Clarkson University on Park Street in Potsdam. The cover is the standard blue with the gold eagle emblem, and the back has a tiny coffee stain along the edge from a spill at a cafe. The passport itself is in decent shape, but the bottom-right corner has a small dent I’ve never fixed. It’s really important to me because I was about to start a trip, and it carries sentimental value from a family journey years ago. If someone found it, I’d be grateful to get it back as soon as possible; it would mean a lot to have it returned.
Blue plush dinosaur and puzzle found
I found a small blue plush dinosaur and a wooden 24-piece puzzle in the parking lot behind the Potsdam Public Library on Market Street this afternoon, around 2:15pm. The dinosaur is about 12 inches tall, bright blue with a yellow belly and a tiny stitched scar on its left leg; the puzzle comes in a red tin with a fox image on the lid. They’re in good condition, a little grass-stained but clean. I figure they belong to a kid who was at the library story hour, and I’d love to help get them back to their owner.
Tan-and-white beagle mix found near library
I found a friendly dog this afternoon around 4:15pm wandering near the Potsdam Public Library on Park Street. It's a beagle mix, about 25 pounds, tan with a white chest and a white-tipped tail, wearing a blue harness and a round metal tag that says Milo. He seems well-cared for, wagging his tail and soaking up ear rubs, and he has a small notch scar on his right hind leg. I checked for a microchip but didn't see one. I brought him to a safe spot by the library steps and I'll stay here to help reunite him with his family; if this is your dog, I'm here to help get him home.
Black Ray-Ban style glasses with engraving
I lost my black Ray-Ban style glasses yesterday around 3pm outside Clarkson University student center on Market Street in Potsdam. They’re square-ish plastic frames with a glossy finish, and there’s a tiny scratch on the upper rim of the right temple. Inside the left temple sits engraved initials 'KM'. I came with a gray microfiber sleeve, and there’s a small campus logo sticker on the sleeve. I really need them back—these are my daily glasses for reading and driving, and I’ve worn them since last fall. If anyone finds them, I’d be grateful to get them back; I can meet you near the student center or at the bookstore.
Black North Face parka with fur hood
Hey, I lost my black North Face parka, size XL, yesterday around 3pm. It's a waterproof puffer with a faux-fur hood, and the left sleeve has a small repair stitch from a patch job; there’s a tiny dab of bright blue paint near the inside pocket. The inner label reads 'M. Patel' and the zipper pull has the NF emblem. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I’ve been really cold since it vanished. Last seen outside the Potsdam Food Co-op on Market Street, near Clarkson University's main entrance, but I wandered downtown and might have left it on Park Street or near the cinema. If you spotted it, I’d be grateful to hear from you.
Leopard gecko Ember—orange with black spots
I lost my leopard gecko, Ember, yesterday around 3pm near the Potsdam Public Library on Park Street, with Clarkson University visible across Market Street. Ember is about 4 inches long, bright orange with irregular black spots along her back and a pale belly. She has a small white patch on her snout and a tiny kink in her tail from a past tumble. She's fond of warm, dark spots and could be hiding under porches or in planters along Market Street between Clarkson's campus and downtown Potsdam. This gecko was a gift from my sister and holds a lot of sentimental value, so I'm really hoping she turns up soon. If you spot a gecko darting around a sunny sill or in a planter, text me and I’ll come right away to pick her up.
Brass keys on red lanyard lost near library
I lost my brass house keys yesterday around 3pm near the Potsdam Public Library on Park Street, in Potsdam-Canton-Massena. They’re on a red woven lanyard, a bit frayed at the ends. The set includes four keys: a Schlage front-door key, a Yale deadbolt, a small brass skeleton key, and a USB key with a peeling white label. One key has a blue plastic head that’s cracked, and there’s a tiny brass tag engraved 'Milo' hanging from the lanyard. The brass is a bit dull and the whole thing shows some wear. This set is essential to me and has sentimental value; I really need to get it back. If anyone found them, please reach out to me.
Found ceramic vase with blue floral pattern
I found a ceramic vase yesterday around 4:15 pm behind the Potsdam Farmers Market on Market Street in Potsdam. It's a slender, 9-inch tall vase with a glossy white glaze and hand-painted cobalt blue peonies around the rim. There’s a tiny chip on the base and the bottom has penciled initials 'M.L.' written in cursive. The vase looks well-loved but still sturdy, nothing else broken. It seemed like it might mean a lot to whoever owned it, so I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner.
Gray Nike running shoes, size 9
I found a pair of gray Nike running shoes this afternoon around 3pm behind the Potsdam Public Library on Market Street, near Clarkson University's campus.
Black Snark clip-on guitar tuner
I lost my black Snark clip-on guitar tuner yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Market Street in Potsdam. It's a compact, matte-black rectangle about 1.5 inches wide, with a vivid red LED display that glows when it’s in use. There’s a tiny dent on the bottom edge and my initials 'PK' lightly engraved on the back. It’s part of my everyday practice setup and has sentimental value because it helped me tune for my first open mic night. If anyone has seen it or picked it up, please email me at [email protected] so we can arrange a quick meetup. I’d really appreciate it.
Silver Yamaha concert flute with red-lined case
I lost my silver Yamaha concert flute yesterday around 3pm outside the Clarkson University Student Center on Market Street in Potsdam. It was tucked in a black hard case with a red velvet interior, and there’s a small dent on the bottom edge plus a sticker with my initials 'PRD' on the top. The flute itself is bright silver with a couple of light scratches near the lip plate, and the case has a light scuff along the seam. This instrument means a lot to me—it’s what I perform with in the student ensemble and it was a gift from my mentor. I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Red binder with rare 1950s stamps
I lost my red leather binder with rare 1950s stamps yesterday around 3pm near Market Street by the Potsdam Farmers Market and the town library steps. It's a small, well-used binder about the size of a lunchbox, with a green ribbon bookmark sticking out and clear sleeves protecting the stamps. Inside, the standout item is a 1951 Canada stamp in the top row, plus a few misprints and a tiny orange sticker labeled A-23 on the inside cover. The binder itself shows wear along the spine, and one corner is slightly frayed. This collection means a lot to me—it was a gift from my grandfather and holds sentimental value. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; I can offer a small reward and my gratitude.
Neon green Nike shorts with pink drawstring
I found a pair of neon green Nike running shorts this afternoon around 2:30 pm behind the Potsdam Public Library on Market Street. They’re size M, with a bright pink drawstring, a black mesh lining, and a small zip pocket on the right hip. There’s a white Nike swoosh on the left leg and a tiny initials tag—'JS'—inside the waistband that could help ID the owner. They’re a little damp from the rain but appear in good condition and clearly used for weekend runs. Happy to return them to whoever lost them—just wanted to get them back to you.
Blue Samsonite suitcase with red tag
I found a blue 28-inch Samsonite hard-shell suitcase this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Potsdam Diner on Market Street. It's travel-worn but sturdy, with scuffs along the bottom edge and a small dent near the top corner. A bright red luggage tag is looped to the top handle, stamped with the initials A.R., plus a white Capri 2023 sticker on the side. I haven't opened it and can't tell what's inside, but I'm sure it belongs to someone who really needs it back. If you recognize this case, drop a note here with the tag initials and any distinguishing detail to prove it's yours.
Red Kala ukulele in a black case
I lost my red Kala soprano ukulele yesterday around 3:15 pm in Potsdam, outside the Potsdam Food Co‑op on Market Street. It's a 21-inch cherry-red instrument with a satin finish and a few light scratches along the back. The headstock has a small green star sticker, and a blue striped strap is still attached to the strap button. The case is a worn black soft-shell with a zipper that sticks sometimes. It was a gift from my aunt and holds a lot of sentimental value, so I’d be beyond grateful to get it back if anyone has seen it.
Black Anker Soundcore speaker found
I found a black Anker Soundcore Bluetooth speaker this afternoon around 3:15pm. It’s compact, about the size of a small paperback, with a matte-black shell and a fabric speaker grille on the front. There’s a tiny dent on the top edge and a blue USB-C charging cable still tucked into the port. I found it outside the Potsdam Public Library on Park Street, in Potsdam-Canton-Massena, near the crosswalk by the bus stop. If this belongs to you, I’d love to help you get it back; it would mean a lot to reunite someone with their tunes.
Navy blue Osprey backpack with paw-print patch
I was at the Potsdam Public Library on Park Street yesterday around 3pm when it slipped off my shoulder. It's a navy blue Osprey backpack, about 18 inches tall, with a neon green carabiner clipped to the zipper and a small paw-print patch on the front pocket. Inside there's a 15-inch laptop sleeve, a stack of lecture notes, and a hoodie with a coffee stain peeking out. It has sentimental value because it was a gift from my sister, and I really need it back to finish my semester and keep my materials safe.
Found small gray dwarf hamster near Market Street
I found a small gray dwarf hamster this afternoon around 4:15pm behind the Potsdam Public Library on Market Street. It has soft gray fur with a white belly, and those big black eyes that look a bit curious but a tad skittish. Notable quirks: a tiny white patch on its chest and a small blue dot on its left hind paw—easy to describe if someone is missing it. I’m glad it’s safe and I’d love to help reunite it with its owner, so if this sounds like your pet, message me at [email protected] and we can meet near the library entrance to verify and get it home.
Lost hand-knit colorful winter scarf with blue, red, and yellow stripes in downtown Potsdam.
I lost my favorite colorful winter scarf while walking around downtown Potsdam. I remember having it on when I stepped into a café for some hot cocoa, but I can't find it anywhere since then. It's a hand-knit scarf with blue, red, and yellow stripes, and it has sentimental value to me. If you happened to find it, please let me know!
Lost Nintendo Switch with pink and blue controllers in a black protective case at a local cafe in Potsdam-Canton-Massena.
I accidentally left my Nintendo Switch in a black protective case at the local cafe in Potsdam-Canton-Massena last Tuesday. It has a pink and blue controller. I realized it was missing when I got home, and I'm really hoping someone might have picked it up.
Lost set of keys with a blue rubber keyring near Potsdam-Canton-Massena park containing house and car keys.
I lost a set of keys that has a blue rubber keyring attached to it while walking my dog near the Potsdam-Canton-Massena park. They're pretty important as they have a few house keys and a car key. I've looked everywhere but haven't been able to find them. If anyone has seen them, please let me know!
Found silver necklace with heart-shaped pendant near a park bench in downtown Potsdam-Canton-Massena.
I found a lovely silver necklace with a heart-shaped pendant while walking in downtown Potsdam-Canton-Massena. It was lying near a park bench, and it looks like it could belong to someone special. If you can describe the pendant or the chain, I would love to return it.
Lost light blue contact lens case containing prescription lenses near downtown Potsdam.
I misplaced my light blue contact lens case while visiting a friend at their apartment near downtown Potsdam. I think it might have fallen out of my bag when I was taking my things out. It contains my prescription lenses, so I'm hoping to get it back as soon as possible. If anyone sees it, please reach out!
Found a cute green stuffed dinosaur toy with big sparkling eyes on a bench next to the swing set in a park near Potsdam-Canton-Massena.
I found a cute, green stuffed dinosaur toy in a park near Potsdam-Canton-Massena last week. It seems brand new, and it has big sparkling eyes that make it look so friendly. I'm sure a child is missing it, as it was left on a bench right next to the swing set. If this is your dinosaur, please reach out to me!
Lost silver bracelet with intricate decorations and small blue gemstones near Potsdam-Canton-Massena Park.
I lost my silver bracelet with intricate decorations and several small blue gemstones while walking my dog around Potsdam-Canton-Massena park on Saturday afternoon. It has sentimental value as it was a gift from my grandmother, and I'd love to have it back. If you find it, please reach out!
Found black leather briefcase with gold accents and monogram near Potsdam train station.
I found a black leather briefcase around the Potsdam train station yesterday evening. It has some gold accents and a monogram on the side that I couldn't quite make out. It was just sitting there, and I thought it must belong to someone. I took it with me hoping to find the owner since it looked quite valuable. There were some papers inside, but no name or contact info.
Lost black noise-cancelling headphones at Potsdam-Canton-Massena park while walking a dog.
I lost my black noise-cancelling headphones while walking my dog at the Potsdam-Canton-Massena park last Saturday afternoon. They slipped out of my jacket pocket and I didn’t realize until I got home. They are in good condition, and I really hope someone can help me find them!