All lost and found items in Washington DC
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Blue US passport with gold seal, lost near Dupont Circle
I lost my blue US passport with the gold seal yesterday around 5:15pm outside the Dupont Circle Trader Joe's on 19th Street NW. It's a standard navy blue passport; there’s a small coffee ring stain on the back cover, and there’s a tiny sticker with my initials 'PK' tucked inside the front cover from last year's trip. I really need it back; I have a big international trip coming up and it's essential for travel. If someone found it, please drop it off at the Dupont Circle Metro station's Lost & Found or leave it at the Trader Joe's front desk and text me here. Thanks so much for any help.
Blue hardcover mystery novel found near Union Station
I found a blue hardcover mystery novel this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Union Station main entrance on Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC. The cover is bright blue with a gold embossed title—'The Silent Lodge'—and the spine has a few light scratches. Inside, there's a dog-eared page at 142, a purple ribbon bookmark sticking out, and a Capitol Hill Public Library stamp on the inside cover with a small pencil note that says 'For Maria.' I'm glad to help get it back to its owner; if this sounds like yours, message me and we can arrange pickup near Union Station.
Sunburst Fender Stratocaster with panda sticker found near Dupont Circle
I found a sunburst Fender Stratocaster electric guitar this morning around 9:15 am outside the Dupont Circle Metro entrance on 19th Street NW. It’s tucked in a black padded gig bag, and there’s a bright red panda sticker on the front plus a small dent on the lower bout. The headstock has a DC sticker and a faded serial stamp on the back. The guitar seems well cared for and the neck feels smooth; the strings look recently changed. If this belongs to someone, I’d really like to get it back to its owner, especially since it looks like it’s been treasured. Drop a note here and we can figure out a meetup for pickup.
Gold ring with sapphire, engraved initials inside
I lost my gold ring yesterday around 3pm near the Lincoln Memorial, at Constitution Ave NW and 23rd St NW. It's a 14k yellow-gold band, thin and delicate, with a small sapphire bezel-set on the top. The inside is engraved with the initials 'M.S.' and the year '1992'. It has sentimental value—was a gift from my grandmother—and I’m really hoping to get it back. If you found a dainty ring with a tiny sapphire near the National Mall, please reach out. I’d be forever grateful.
Red knit scarf found near National Archives
I found this bright red knit scarf this afternoon around 2:45pm on the steps of the National Archives Building on Pennsylvania Ave NW. It's a chunky cable-knit scarf in crimson, about 60 inches long, with a small black leather tag that reads Mila in white stitching. The scarf looks gently worn but clean, with a touch of pilling and a soft, warm feel when you wrap it around. It stood out against the gray stone, and I hoped someone nearby might be missing it after a chilly walk near the Mall. If this is yours or you know who it belongs to, drop me a note here and we can arrange a safe pickup.
Blue toy dinosaur with white spots; lost yesterday around 3pm
I lost my blue plastic dinosaur from a Playskool set yesterday around 3pm. It's about 6 inches tall, bright blue with white spots, and it has a tiny blue heart sticker on its back plus a small scratch on the left claw. There’s also a squeaker in the belly that squeaks when squeezed. I was at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum entrance on Independence Ave SW in Washington, DC, near the lobby gift shop, when we realized it was gone. It’s a gift from my daughter’s grandmother, so it’s got sentimental value and we really need it back.
Space Gray iPad Pro 11" with Belkin keyboard
I lost my Space Gray iPad Pro 11" yesterday around 3pm near the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall, along Independence Ave SW. It's in a black Belkin keyboard case with a red silicone bumper and there's a small crack along the bottom edge from a drop last week. The back has a white Wanderer sticker and a gold Apple Pencil sits in the sleeve. It holds a ton of notes and photos, and it feels sentimental to me; I really need it back since it's loaded with class materials and memories. If you found it, I'd be grateful to hear from you at [email protected].
ID badge on blue lanyard found near Union Station
I found this ID badge this afternoon around 3:15 PM near the main entrance of Union Station on Massachusetts Ave NE. It’s a slim plastic card in a clear sleeve, attached to a bright cobalt-blue lanyard with a metal clip. The name on the card reads 'Priya Patel' and there’s a small DC flag icon next to the department. There’s a coffee stain on the sleeve and a handwritten note on the back that says 'Volunteer.' If this belongs to you, please describe the last place you used it or the photo to verify ownership—I’m really hoping to get it back to its owner.
Black Nike running shoes with neon orange laces
I lost my black Nike running shoes yesterday around 3pm near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington DC. They're size 9, low-profile Nike runners with neon orange laces and a tiny blue ink dot on the inner heel of the right shoe. The left shoe has a faint scuff on the toe and a white-ish sole with a few gray speckles. They were worn-in but still comfortable, and it really bothers me—they were a gift from my sister and have sentimental value. If anyone found them, please reach out; I’d really appreciate getting them back.
Blue lanyard keys with brass owl charm
I lost my keys yesterday around 5:15pm near the Dupont Circle metro entrance on Connecticut Ave NW. They’re a set of house and car keys on a sturdy blue nylon lanyard, with a small brass owl charm and a chipped red car key for my 2012 Honda Civic. The lanyard is a bit frayed at the end, and there’s a tiny green tag that says 'Lynch' on the split ring. I last remember them sitting on the bench outside The Daily Grind coffee shop by Dupont Circle. They’re not just keys—they unlock my apartment and my only car, and they have sentimental value, so I’d really appreciate getting them back.
Nintendo Switch OLED in gray protective case
I lost my Nintendo Switch OLED yesterday around 3pm near the Lincoln Memorial on 23rd Street NW. It's the model with neon red and blue Joy-Cons, tucked inside a charcoal-gray soft-shell case with a blue zipper. There's a small galaxy sticker on the back and a minor scratch on the bottom edge of the screen. It also has a screen protector on. It was a gift from my sister and it really means a lot to me; I used it every evening after work. If anyone found it, I’d be forever grateful to get it back.
Lost: two rings at Union Market
I lost two rings in union market, a green ring with a gold band and a white ring with a gold band.
Black iPad Pro 11” in blue folio case
I lost my black iPad Pro 11-inch in a blue folio case yesterday around 3pm near the Lincoln Memorial, Constitution Ave NW at 23rd St NW. It's a Space Gray device with a small dent on the bottom edge and a few scratches on the screen. The back is engraved with my initials 'AH' and there's a tiny red sticker tucked inside the folio cover. It stores work files and family photos, so it has sentimental value and I really need it back. If you found it, please drop it off at the Lost & Found by the National Mall or contact me through the site.
Red and black Nike running shoes, size 9
I lost my red and black Nike running shoes yesterday around 3pm near the Lincoln Memorial on 23rd Street NW, along the National Mall. They're Nike running shoes, size 9, red with black accents, white swoosh, and the left toe has a blue scuff from a bench spill; the laces are a bit frayed. The right shoe has a small scuff on the sole. They've been my go-to pair since training for my first marathon, so they mean a lot to me. If you found them, drop me a message here—I’d really appreciate getting them back.
Space gray iPad Pro in black Smart Folio
I lost my space gray iPad Pro 11-inch in a black Smart Folio case yesterday around 3pm. I last had it near Union Station's main hall, maybe at the Amtrak concourse or by the Metro Center entrance on 11th Street NW. The back has a small white rocket sticker and the case shows a dent along the top edge; the screen protector also has a tiny crack in the bottom-right corner. It holds work notes for a conference and some family photos, so it's more than just a gadget to me. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Emerald-green Tadashi Shoji gown, US size 6
I lost my emerald-green Tadashi Shoji gown yesterday around 3pm near the White House on Pennsylvania Ave NW, just outside the north gates after a charity gala. It's a floor-length satin dress with a graceful silhouette, a sweetheart neckline, and a subtle train. The waist features a silver rhinestone belt that catches the light. It is labeled US size 6 and is in good condition, with a tiny snag along the inner lining near the hem. This gown was a gift from my grandmother and holds real sentimental value—I really need it back, as the event was important to me and I’m hoping someone picked it up by mistake.
Red Fender Stratocaster guitar with sticker
I lost my red Fender Stratocaster yesterday around 3pm outside the Dupont Circle Metro station on 19th Street NW. It's a bright red finish with a white pickguard and a maple neck. It's in a black padded gig bag with a red zipper, and the headstock sports a blue star sticker. There's a small dent on the lower bout from a bump last week. Inside the case are a black strap with red stitching and a few picks taped to the inside lid. This guitar is sentimental—it was a gift from my late aunt who taught me chords, and I really need it back!
Found bright green budgie with blue tail
I found a bright green budgie this afternoon around 3:15pm perched on the railing outside the National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall. It has a blue tail, an orange beak, and a small blue leg band marked 12A. The feathers are glossy, no visible injuries, and it seemed friendly enough to a gentle touch. It chirped happily when I called, and it hopped onto my finger after I offered a seed. It looks like someone’s beloved pet, not a wild bird, so I’d love to get it back to its owner—message me here to arrange a pickup near the museum entrance.
Black Anker USB-C hub with blue sticker
I lost my black Anker USB-C hub yesterday around 3pm outside the Union Station Metro entrance in Washington DC. It's a matte black aluminum hub, about 3 inches long, with four ports and a built-in HDMI. On the top there are two stickers—a blue star and a red heart. There's a small dent on the top edge, and the cable is looped around it when I last had it. This is my main travel hub for work and school, so I’d really appreciate getting it back. If someone found it, a reply here or leaving it at the Union Station Lost & Found would be amazing.
Tory Burch sunglasses lost on Dec 11, 2025
Tory Burch black and white sunglasses in a black Maui Jim case. Lost on Dec 11 2025 - probably on 11th St NW, Pennsylvania Ave NW or 4th St SW.
Framed watercolor landscape in blue-gold frame
I lost my framed watercolor landscape yesterday around 3pm near the Dupont Circle metro entrance, on the sidewalk by the fountain. It's about 8x10 inches, in a gold leaf frame with a tiny dent on the bottom-right corner; the painting shows a soft blue sky, pink sunset, and rolling hills. The back has a sticker from a small local gallery named Emerald Lane Art, and there's a faint pencil inscription M. Rivera 2018 along the border. It was a gift from my grandmother and holds sentimental value; I would be crushed to lose it. If anyone found it, please reach out; I can share a photo and describe exact details.
Massachusetts driver's license lost in NW DC
I lost my Massachusetts drivers license in NW DC yesterday, Dec 6th walking along I street/ Mass Ave area. If found, please reach out asap. Thanks!
Light gray queen sheet set with navy piping
I found a light gray queen sheet set with navy piping on a bench outside the Dupont Circle Metro entrance this afternoon around 3:15pm. The set includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two standard pillowcases; they're clean and neatly folded. The fabric feels soft and breathable, and the tag reads Haven Home. There's a small monogram AM embroidered in dark blue on one pillowcase corner, plus a tiny coffee stain on the flat sheet edge. If this belongs to you, drop me a note with the monogram and Haven Home tag so we can get it back to you.
Blue Korg Minilogue XD synthesizer
I lost my blue Korg Minilogue XD synthesizer yesterday around 3pm. I was in the Dupont Circle area, near the Whole Foods on Connecticut Ave NW, fiddling with settings on the way to a rehearsal near 19th and M streets. When I checked my bag later, it was gone. The synth has a blue aluminum case with a couple of tiny scratches on the lower edge. It also has a red star sticker on the back and a small dent on the right corner—two easy identifiers. It's my main live instrument and really important for gigs and songwriting, and I’m really hoping it turns up soon.
Red Moleskine notebook with skyline sticker
I lost my red Moleskine notebook, a pocket-sized hardcover, with a skyline sticker on the front and a blue ribbon bookmark peeking out; the spine has a little gold embossing. I last had it yesterday around 3pm, sitting on a bench near the National Archives Museum on Constitution Ave NW, just off 7th Street NW, before I ducked inside to grab a map. It holds my DC trip notes and a few sketches; it's very sentimental to me. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back—drop it at Union Station Lost & Found or reply to this listing here.
Lost black Nintendo Switch in a blue carry case with scratches near a café by the National Mall, Washington DC.
I lost my black Nintendo Switch while visiting a café near the National Mall in Washington DC last Saturday. I believe I left it on a table by the window. It has a few scratches on the back and is in a blue carry case that's slightly worn. I was really looking forward to playing it during my trip, and it's got some of my favorite games on it. Please let me know if you find it!
Found a hand-painted blue and white floral ceramic vase near the National Mall in Washington DC.
I found a stunning hand-painted ceramic vase in a blue and white floral design while walking near the National Mall in Washington DC yesterday. It looks quite valuable and is in perfect condition, so I hope to find its owner. There’s no identifying mark on it, but it was resting on a bench. Please reach out if you think it's yours!
Lost vintage black 14-inch snare drum with drumstick scratches near the bench outside Dupont Circle metro station.
I accidentally left my vintage snare drum at the bench outside the Dupont Circle metro station while I was running for my train. It's a black, 14-inch drum, and I personalized it with some drumstick scratches – it means a lot to me. If anyone has seen it, please reach out!
Lost paperback edition of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' left on a bench near the Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall in Washington DC.
I lost my paperback edition of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' while visiting the National Mall in Washington DC. I was sitting on a bench near the Lincoln Memorial reading it and I think I accidentally left it there when I got up to take pictures. It's a well-worn copy with my name written in it, and it means a lot to me. If anyone finds it, I would really appreciate getting it back!
Found pair of black wireless noise-canceling headphones with charging case at Java Joe café in downtown Washington DC.
I found a pair of black wireless noise-canceling headphones at the Java Joe café in downtown Washington DC while I was working on my laptop on Monday afternoon. They were in perfect condition and came with a charging case. I think someone must have forgotten them because they were just sitting on the table after someone had left. If you can describe them to me, I’d be happy to return them.