All lost and found items in West Virginia (old)
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Lost driver's license in Charleston, old WV area
I lost my driver's license this morning around 9:40 a.m. while grabbing coffee on my way to class in Charleston. I must have left it on the bench outside the old State Capitol building near the fountain on Greenbrier Street. I walked the route from the café to the Capitol grounds and back, but it wasn’t there. The license is the standard West Virginia license, with my photo in a blue jacket; it’s a bit worn from daily use. This is stressful—it's my main ID for work and travel. If you found it, I’d be grateful to have it back and to avoid extra hassle.
Brass pocket compass on leather cord found downtown Charleston
I found a brass pocket compass with a worn brown leather cord and a tiny brass elephant charm attached. It's about the size of a matchbox, with a subtle map design on the back and a slightly tarnished patina. I found it this morning around 10:15am in the parking lot behind the Catamount Diner on Capitol Street in Charleston, WV. The back is engraved with the initials 'N.O.' and the elephant charm is a nice, easy identifying feature—please get in touch if this is yours so we can safely reunite it.
Silver hoop earrings with crescent moon charm
Found a pair of earrings this afternoon around 2:15pm near the steps of the old State Capitol building on Main Street in West Virginia (Old). They’re small silver-tone hoops, about 1 inch in diameter, with a delicate crescent moon charm dangling from one hoop. The backs are standard butterfly clasps, and one earring has a tiny engraving inside the crescent that looks like the letter 'M'. They’re a little dusty from the sidewalk but otherwise in good condition. I’d love to get them back to their owner—they might be sentimental or valuable to you.
Silver pocket watch found in West Virginia (old)
Found a silver pocket watch this afternoon around 2:45pm in West Virginia (old), Charleston, near the old state Capitol building on Capitol Street, in the little pedestrian plaza by the fountain. It's about 1.75 inches across, silver-tone with a slightly tarnished finish, and the face uses roman numerals with no brand visible. The back is engraved with the initials 'J.S.' and the chain is still attached but a bit tangled; the crystal has a small crack and the case has a tiny dent. It seems to tick when moved, but I can't tell how accurate it is. I’d really like to get it back to its owner or someone who recognizes it—the story behind it probably matters to someone.
Citizen Eco-Drive watch, black dial, 42mm, sentimental
I lost my Citizen Eco-Drive watch yesterday around 3pm near the Capitol Market in Charleston's old downtown, West Virginia. It’s a stainless steel 42mm case with a black sunburst dial, red accents on the hands, and a dark brown leather strap that’s worn from daily use. There are two small nicks on the bezel and a faint scratch near the clasp—hard to miss if you know watches. It really matters to me because it was a gift from my father and it keeps time even when other things fall apart. If anyone found it, I’d be really grateful to get it back.
Red Nike Pegasus sneakers, size 9, lost near Capitol Market
I lost my red Nike Pegasus sneakers, size US 9, yesterday around 3pm near the Capitol Market on Capitol Street in Charleston, West Virginia. They’re a breathable red and white pair with a black Nike swoosh, mesh upper, and a few scuffs on the toe from daily wear. The left shoe has a frayed white lace and a tiny blue stitch near the tongue that I can recognize. They were a gift from my mom, so they mean a lot to me and I really need them back. If you found them, please text or reply here — I’m hoping to reunite with them soon.
Blue US passport with gold seal, lost in Charleston
I lost my blue US passport yesterday around 3pm near Capitol Market on Quarrier Street in Charleston, WV. It's the standard passport book with the gold eagle seal, navy-blue cover, and a noticeable crease along the spine from travel this past year. The back cover has a tiny coffee stain and a small museum sticker on the inside. My initials 'P.P.' are faintly written on the inside page. It feels really important to get it back—it's essential for my upcoming trip and there's a lot of sentimental value tied to it.
Sunburst 4/4 violin with crescent inlay
I lost my sunburst 4/4 violin yesterday around 3pm near Capitol Market on Hale Street in Charleston, WV. It's a 2000s Japanese-made instrument, warm amber finish, and it has a tiny crescent-shaped inlay on the scroll plus a small nick on the lower bout. The case is a black rectangular hard case with a red velvet interior; the bow has a silver frog and a slightly warped tip. Inside the outer pocket I kept a red rosin bag and a faded sticker with my initials 'MP.' This violin is sentimental to me—my grandmother gave it to me—and I really need it back to keep playing. If you found it, please message me; I’d be forever grateful.
Navy blue North Face hoodie with orange fox patch
Yesterday around 3pm I lost my navy blue North Face fleece hoodie near Capitol Market on Quarrier Street in Charleston, WV. It's a men's medium, and the zipper sticks at times, but overall it's in good condition with a couple of distinguishing marks: a small coffee stain on the cuff and two tiny paint specks on the hem. There's a distinctive orange fox patch on the upper left sleeve that helps identify it. It was a gift from my sister, so it has sentimental value and I really need it back.
Blue knit scarf with snowflake pin
Found a blue knit scarf this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind the Charleston Town Center mall on Capitol Street, Charleston, West Virginia. It's about 58 inches long, a bright royal blue, with a chunky knit and a small silver snowflake pin attached near one end. The fringe is a little frayed, but the scarf is in decent shape overall. It feels like someone’s favorite or maybe a gift, and I know it could mean a lot to the owner to get it back as the weather’s turning chilly. If this is yours, share a detail about the pin or how you last wore it to help confirm ownership, and we can figure out a safe meet-up near Capitol Street to return it.
Oak coffee table with leaf carvings; heirloom
I lost my oak coffee table yesterday around 3pm near the Capitol Market entrance on Capitol Street in Charleston, West Virginia. It's a sturdy, medium-dark piece, about 48 inches long, with a carved row of oak leaf motifs along the apron and a subtle sunburst veneer in the center. There's a small dent on the left front leg and a coffee-ring stain that never fully came out. This table was a family heirloom—my grandmother bought it in the 1960s—and it means a lot to me; I really need it back. If someone found it, please reach out; I can describe more details and arrange a pickup nearby.
Missing person: 16-year-old girl, blue jacket
I lost my sister, 16, yesterday around 9pm in Charleston, West Virginia, near Capitol Street and the State Capitol building. She's about 5'4", slender, with shoulder-length dark brown hair, and she was wearing a bright blue puffer jacket over a gray hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers. She has a small star tattoo on her left wrist and carries a light pink backpack with a mountains silhouette keychain. I last saw her heading toward Kanawha Boulevard by the Market on Capitol Street, and this has us really worried. Please contact me if you spot her; she means the world to me and our family.
Silver iPhone 13 Pro with cracked screen
I lost my silver iPhone 13 Pro yesterday around 3pm near the Capitol Market on Capitol Street in Charleston, WV. It’s in a clear case with a small red sticker that reads 'PR' on the back, and the screen has a long crack along the top edge. It's in decent condition otherwise, but the screen is a bit touchy near the notch, and the back shows a tiny dent from a fall last week. This phone means a lot to me—it has family photos and a few messages from my mom that I can't replace. If anyone found it, please reach out; I really need it back.
Navy North Face backpack with orange zipper pulls found near Capitol Market
I found a navy blue North Face backpack this afternoon around 4pm near the Capitol Market on Capitol Street in Charleston, WV. It's about 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide, with a few scuffs on the bottom and a frayed inner lining near the top. The front pocket features a small hiking club patch, and there's a bright red water bottle sleeve on the side along with distinctive orange zipper pulls. Inside I didn’t notice anything obviously personal, so I’m keeping it intact and trying to help the owner recognize it by these features. If this is yours, we can arrange a quick handoff at a safe public spot, like the Capitol Market entrance.
Black Korg microKORG S synth, sentimental value lost
I lost my black Korg microKORG S synth yesterday around 3pm after a small set near Capitol Market on Capitol Street in Charleston, WV. It's a compact 37-key keyboard, matte black with a silver panel, and there's a small red sticker with the initials 'JP' on the back. I also noticed a tiny dent on the front edge and a faint coffee stain near the jog wheel. This instrument isn’t just gear—it was a gift from my late mentor who taught me to trust my ears, so it has sentimental value. If anyone found it, please reach out—I’m really hoping to get it back and I’d be forever grateful.