All lost and found items in Western IL
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Lost: Holiday decorations near Macomb Public Library.
I was loading groceries into my SUV outside the Macomb Public Library on Main Street, Western Illinois, around 7:15 p.m. Friday when I realize I must have left a box of holiday decorations behind. The box held fragile glass ornaments, a garland with red berries, and a string of warm-white lights I bought after my grandmother passed away. They’re not just décor; they’re memories. I retraced my steps through the library parking lot and the sidewalk along Main Street, but the night was cold and noisy, and the box was gone. I’m holding out hope someone found them and kept them safe. If you saw a box tucked against a curb or in a car's hatch area, please consider that these items matter deeply to me.
Vintage stamp collection in red velvet case
I found a vintage stamp collection this morning around 9:15 AM outside the Western Illinois University Library on University Drive in Macomb, IL. It’s in a small black leather display case with a rich red velvet lining. Inside are about 40 stamps from the 1950s-60s, including a couple of mint-condition U.S. airmail stamps, plus a tiny brass magnifying glass clipped to the lid. There’s a faded handwritten label tucked into the insert that reads 'H. L. Kline, 1958.' The case has a few scratches and the clasp feels a bit loose. It seems like something a serious collector would cherish, and I’d love to help the owner get it back.
Blue Omron BP monitor in compact case
I found a small digital blood pressure monitor in a dark blue zippered case this afternoon around 3:15pm. It’s an Omron brand, the case is a bit scuffed at the corners, and inside there’s the cuff, a couple of instruction cards, and a white microfiber sleeve. There’s a blue Velcro strap attached to the cuff and a small sticker on the inside lid with the initials 'A.N.'—a helpful identifying feature. I found it in the parking lot behind the CVS on Main Street in downtown Galesburg, IL, which is in Western IL. If this belongs to you, send me a message so we can arrange a safe return.
Vintage stamp album with red leather spine
Found this vintage stamp album this afternoon around 3pm in the parking lot behind a small antique shop on 16th Street in Rock Island, Western IL. The album has a red leather spine with gold lettering that’s worn, and the cover shows a few scuffs. Inside, there are stamps from the 1920s to the 1950s, including a block of German stamps and a tiny pressed flower tucked between pages. On the back cover is a bright green sticker with the number 27 and a slightly bent corner. I imagine it means something to a real collector, so if this belongs to you, I’d be happy to return it.
Blue nylon dog collar with star tag found
Found a blue nylon dog collar this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Hy-Vee on 16th Street in Moline, Western IL. It's a medium-sized collar, vivid cobalt blue, with a small silver star-shaped tag engraved 'Rufus' and a tiny bone-shaped charm. The collar looks relatively new, not much wear, and the tag is a bit faded. I figured it must belong to a dog nearby who got loose, so I picked it up and kept it in a safe spot. If this belongs to you, the name tag should help verify. Happy to arrange a quick meet-up via the app so we can get this back to your pup.
Missing person: Avery Nguyen, 16
I lost sight of Avery Nguyen last Tuesday around 3:15 pm. I am her sister, Amina Okafor. Avery is 16, about 5'4", with shoulder-length black hair and a small star tattoo behind her left ear. She was last seen near the Quincy Public Library on Maine Street, heading toward Washington Park along the riverfront. She wore a bright red hoodie with a white star graphic, light blue jeans, and white sneakers with pink accents. She also wears a blue beaded bracelet she never takes off. I am really worried - this isn't like her, and I just want her back safe. If you saw someone matching this description around Western Illinois today, especially near the riverfront or library area, please let me know.
Navy tote bag with pink scarf found downtown Quincy
I found a navy canvas tote this afternoon around 2:15 PM behind the downtown library on State Street, in Quincy, in Western Illinois. It's medium-sized, a bit worn, with tan leather bottom corners and a pink paisley scarf peeking from the inner pocket. Not sure who it belongs to, but I'd love to get it back to its owner—it seems important, maybe for work or school. If this sounds like yours, take a look and let me know some details to verify.
Blue Under Armour shorts with reflective trim
I found a pair of blue Under Armour running shorts behind the Riverside Park bike racks near 7th Street in Rock Island, IL this afternoon around 3:15 pm. They’re men’s size M, quick-dry fabric with a black elastic waistband and built-in mesh liner. There’s a small snag on the left hem, and someone wrote 'A.R.' in black marker on the inside tag. I’d love to get them back to their owner—if these sound like yours, share the initials on the tag and the snag detail to confirm.
Black Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses with gold hinges
I lost my black Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses yesterday around 3pm. They’re glossy black plastic frames with subtle gold-tone hinges, and the left lens has a tiny scratch I’ve managed to ignore most days. Inside the right temple is etched my initials 'PP' and there’s a small nick near the nose pad. I was on Western Illinois University’s campus in Macomb, walking from the Student Center on University Drive toward the Library, and I think I last had them near the coffee kiosk by the Bookstore. These aren’t just glasses—they’re my daily sight and they’re getting expensive to replace. If anyone finds them, please drop me a message; I’d be incredibly grateful to get them back.
Silver-tone earrings with pink stones found near WIU
I found a pair of earrings this afternoon around 2:15pm, lying on the sidewalk near the WIU Student Union on University Drive in downtown Macomb. They are small silver-tone drop earrings, about 1.2 cm long, with pale pink crystals set in a delicate bezel. They are in good condition, a little dusty from the sidewalk, and the backs grip snugly. One earring has a tiny engraved star on the back, and the other shows a faint sunburst texture near the stone, small details that would help the owner identify them. If these look familiar, send a message here and we can coordinate a quick pickup near the Student Union.
Navy Nike swim trunks, white trim, size M
I lost my navy blue Nike swim trunks yesterday around 3pm at Schwiebert Park boat launch in Rock Island, right along the Mississippi. They're a size M, quick-dry nylon, with a white drawstring and the white Nike swoosh on the left leg. There's a small chlorine stain near the hem and a tiny snag along the waistband—only noticeable up close. They were my go-to for open-water practice, and they have sentimental value because they were a gift from my sister. If anyone found them, I'd really appreciate getting them back. I can swing by Schwiebert Park or meet up near 4th Street and 23rd Avenue to grab them.
Blue hardcover mystery novel with orange sticker
Found this blue hardcover mystery novel this morning around 11:15am in front of the Macomb Public Library on Main Street, near the bus stop. It's in good condition, about 320-350 pages, with a bright orange sticker on the back cover that says 'Reserved for Local Reads.' Inside, I found a yellow sticky note with a cat doodle tucked between pages, and a crumpled receipt from Cup & Bean coffee shop dated last week. The cover shows a moonlit alley and the title 'Whispers in the Alley.' I figured it must belong to someone who left the library or campus area, so I’m posting here in case you can describe one more identifying detail and claim it. If this sounds like yours, share the title and edition to verify.
Gray RFID passport holder with eagle embroidery
I found a gray passport holder with an RFID pocket this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind the Amtrak station on 19th Street in Rock Island, IL. It’s a slim nylon pouch about passport size, with a black zipper and a small blue eagle embroidered on the inside cover. Inside there are three card slots and a clear pocket with a folded boarding pass tucked inside. The fabric shows some wear on the corner and a faint coffee stain on the back. This is the kind of thing a traveler would really miss; if this is yours, message me and we can figure out how to get it back to you.
Silver bracelet with feather charm
I found a silver-toned bracelet this afternoon around 2:45pm on the sidewalk outside the WIU Union along University Drive in Macomb, IL. It’s a slender stainless-steel piece, with a delicate feather charm and a small turquoise bead, and the clasp is engraved with the initials 'JL'. It’s in decent shape but has a few light scratches from wear. If it belongs to you, I’m glad to help reunite you with it—we can meet near the Union so you can verify the details.
Keys on blue lanyard with pink music-note keychain
I found a set of keys this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind the Main Street Café on Main Street in downtown Macomb, IL. There's a bright blue nylon lanyard with a silver carabiner and a pink enamel music-note keychain, plus a few house and car keys. One house key has a dented brass head, and there's a small sticker that says 'Mason' on the fob. I figured someone would be stressed about losing their keys, so I’m hoping to return them to their owner.