All lost and found items in Albany
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Lost flute near Albany's Empire State Plaza
I was closing my flute case at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 18, outside Albany’s Empire State Plaza when I realized my flute was missing. I had stepped away for a quick phone check and came back to an empty chair. The flute is a silver-tone student model with a tiny heart etched on the head joint, and the case shows wear along the zipper. It’s carried me through years of lessons and weekend recitals, including a small charity performance downtown. I’m anxious about it turning up elsewhere in Albany, and I’ll never forget that moment of panic by the plaza. If you saw anything near the plaza or Washington Park, please note it on the site.
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Louis Vuitton card wallet (lost)
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Lost holiday decorations near Washington Park, Albany.
I was tidying up after decorating my apartment on Clinton Avenue, Albany, and around 6:45 PM last Friday I realized my box of holiday decorations was missing. I must have left it on the curb near Washington Park, where the streetlight glowed orange against the snow. The box is a sturdy white tub labeled 'Holiday Decor' with a red ribbon around the handle. Inside are string lights, a small wreath, and a few glass ornaments from my grandmother. My heart aches thinking they’re out there somewhere, and I’m hoping whoever found them kept them safe by the park path until I can collect them.
Lost: my lamps in Albany, NY
Late Thursday, around 8:15 p.m., I came home to my apartment on Lark Street in Albany and found my two brass lamps missing. They sit on either side of my sofa, and the warm glow they cast has become a small daily comfort after long shifts. I bought them at a yard sale near Washington Park last spring, and they’ve helped me unwind after finals. The living room feels empty without their light, especially on rainy nights. If you saw two lamps—one with a dented brass base and olive-green shades—sitting somewhere nearby or tucked in a closet, please help them find their way back to our home near the Capitol Building area.
LOST Train in Albany, New York
I’m Ella Johnson. This morning around 8:22 a.m., I realized my Train is missing from my backpack’s pocket while I was at the Albany-Rensselaer Station area. It’s a small blue metal toy train with a red stripe that my little one adores, and its loss hits me right in the heart. I retraced steps through Capitol Park and around the Empire State Plaza, but I couldn’t find it. If someone picked it up thinking it was theirs, please drop it off here so I can grieve less and recover it sooner.
FOUND work cases near Albany City Hall.
I was walking along Eagle Street near Albany City Hall when I spotted a set of work cases lying by the curb around 2:15 PM on Tuesday. They’re heavy-duty plastic cases with scratches and a few stickers from a construction crew; inside I could see labels with names and a loose checklist. I picked them up and brought them here because I figured someone would be missing them soon. It would be wonderful to see the owner claim them through the site; I know how important those tools can be for a job and a paycheck.
Lost: Two carry-ons near Empire State Plaza, Albany
I lost two carry-ons after a late conference around 8:30 pm on Tuesday, near the Empire State Plaza. Inside were my laptop bag, a few changes of clothes, and a photo I keep tucked in my passport sleeve. I recall moving a crowd away from the baggage cart and then turning back to realize they were gone. I’m anxious about the contents and the timeline, and I keep retracing that corner by the plaza steps and the museum entrance. If anyone found them, please let me know through the site.
Lost trading cards in Albany.
I was at Washington Park near the carousel around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday when I realized my trading cards were gone from my backpack pocket. The stack includes a mix of baseball cards and a few fantasy cards with bright illustrations. I retraced every path I walked, from the garden paths to the benches by the fountain, hoping someone picked them up or turned them in. If you found them, please help me return them to my nephew who cherishes that set.
Lost travel adapters near Albany downtown
I was packing for a red-eye home around 9:30 PM on Tuesday and must have left my travel adapters in a zip pouch in my carry-on. I stopped for a quick bite at the State Street Deli, then hopped on a bus toward Empire State Plaza, and somewhere between there and the Albany Public Library I must have dropped them. Those adapters keep my phone charged and the borrowed camera ready for notes, and losing them has left me scrambling. If you found them near Madison Avenue or the plaza, I’d be grateful beyond words.
Lost DVDs, Albany, New York
Last Friday around 4:15 PM I was walking east on Lark Street, just outside a small cafe near Pearl Street, when I realized I’d left a bundle of DVDs behind. I must have set them on a chair briefly while tying my shoes, and they disappeared when I moved on. The set includes several indie titles in a black clamshell case, some with bright red labels, a couple may be signed editions. These are some of my favorite films, and I’m worried they’ll get scratched or lost forever. If you saw a lone bundle on the sidewalk by Lark Street, please hold onto them for a moment.
FOUND: Travel Visas in Albany, NY
On Tuesday around 8:15 PM I found a black leather folder left on a bench near Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany. Inside were travel visas, a passport-style photo, and some receipts—clearly things someone needed for an upcoming trip. I kept it safe and turned it into the plaza's information desk, hoping the owner would see this listing and realize it's safe. It felt odd, a mix of relief and responsibility, knowing someone could be boarding soon without this important paperwork. Please check this listing if you think it might be yours and reach out through the site.
Lost: Brooches after Albany event
I was at a small reception on the mezzanine by the Empire State Plaza in Albany around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday when I realized my Brooches were missing from the clutch I left on the chair. They’re a pair of vintage pins—one with a tiny emerald, the other with a pearl—and they’ve been with me through family gatherings for years. Losing them feels personal; they’re reminders of my grandmother. If you found them near State Street or around the Capitol area, I’d be grateful to have them back.
LOST: two microwaves missing in Albany, NY
On Monday around 7:15 AM, I was moving two microwaves into my apartment on Clinton Avenue in Albany when I stepped out for a moment after unloading groceries. When I returned to the porch, they were gone from the curb near the Empire State Plaza entrance. The microwaves were bulky, in a sturdy wooden crate with the packing strap still attached. I keep replaying the moment—they were just there a moment ago, and now they're gone. I rely on those appliances daily, and the idea of someone taking them is unsettling. If anyone spotted them near the Empire State Plaza or along Clinton Avenue, please let me know through the site.
Gray tote bag with pink lining
Lost my gray canvas tote bag yesterday around 6pm near the Capitol on State Street in downtown Albany. It's a medium-sized bag with a bright pink lining and a black fabric strap that’s a bit frayed near the buckle, and there’s a small enamel fox pin on the strap. Inside, I keep initials 'P.P.' embroidered in the inner pocket, plus a receipt from a cafe on Lark Street and a laminated photo of my grandmother. This bag means a lot to me and I’d be grateful to have it back. If you found it, email [email protected] so we can arrange a pickup near the Capitol or a nearby cafe.
Navy blue quilted duvet cover set
Yesterday around 3pm I realized my navy blue queen-size quilted duvet cover set was gone. I had been at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany, near the Capitol steps at the junction of Washington Ave and State Street, and I must have left it behind. It’s a three-piece set from Linens & Luxe: duvet cover plus two matching pillow shams, deep navy with a subtle quilted diamond pattern. There’s a small pulled thread along the bottom left corner and a faint coffee stain on the inside flap, really distinguishing it. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I’d be grateful to get it back.