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LOST devices near IU campus in Bloomington

I lost my devices after a night class on the IU campus. Around 9:10 p.m., I think I left my bag on a bench outside the Wells Library near the Sample Gates. In the bag were a silver MacBook, wireless earbuds, and a black smartwatch that I rely on every day. I was rushing to catch a bus after study group, and now the thought of losing all that data makes me anxious. If someone has them, thank you for keeping them safe.

outside Wells Library near the Sample Gates, IU campus 4 days ago
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Lost ties near IU Sample Gates

Last Friday around 7:40 p.m., I realized my navy blue silk ties were missing. I had them on a bench near the IU Sample Gates after meeting a friend along Kirkwood Avenue, and I think I set them down for a moment. I circled the area, checked the campus bookstore, and retraced through the lights and trees, but the ties weren’t there when I returned. Those ties were part of my interview outfit and carry memories from a recent campus visit that felt like a turning point. If someone found a small bundle of ties on that bench by the gates, I’d be grateful for any word or sighting that could help me recover them.

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Near the IU Sample Gates, on Kirkwood Ave 20 days ago
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Lost: CDs in Bloomington, IN

I lost my CDs after a walk back from the Indiana University campus. It was around 9:45 p.m. last Friday, along Kirkwood Avenue near the Sample Gates when I realized they were missing from my backpack. They include a cherished live jazz recording and a few indie discs, all in a black jewel case with a red sticker. Losing them feels silly but personal—these were the ones I’d put on during late-night study sessions in the library or dorm. I retraced steps across Kirkwood, past the IU Auditorium lights, and checked the Monroe County Public Library, but I haven’t found them yet. They were everything to my music collection, and I’m hopeful they’ll turn up somewhere nearby.

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near the Sample Gates on Kirkwood Ave about 1 month ago
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Lost passport near Sample Gate, Bloomington

Last Friday at around 3:40 p.m., I realized my passport was missing from my tote after I grabbed a latte near Sample Gate on the IU campus. I hurried back toward Kirkwood Avenue, checking every bench along the way, but it wasn’t there. The blue passport booklet with my initials feels like a lifeline, since I’m due to travel in two weeks and the application process would be a nightmare to repeat. I’m anxious and frustrated, but hopeful someone honest may have picked it up. If you found it, I’d be endlessly grateful to have it returned to me through the site.

near Sample Gate, IU campus about 1 month ago
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Lost remote controls near IU campus, Bloomington

I was settling in for a quiet movie night and last placed the two remote controls on the living room coffee table in my apartment on Kirkwood Ave, just off the Indiana University campus, around 7:45 PM on Monday. After a quick jog around Sample Gates, I returned to find them missing and the TV begging for a proper controller. I’ve gone over the couch cushions, under the sofa, and through the backpack, but they’re gone. They’re small, black, and familiar, and I’d love to have them back where they belong.

Kirkwood Ave near Sample Gates, IU campus about 2 months ago
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Found holiday decorations near Monroe County Public Library

I found a tote of holiday decorations by a bench near the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington on Friday around 6:15 PM while I was walking home from class along Kirkwood Avenue. A jumble of string lights, shiny ornaments, and a red bow looked like someone’s carefully packed stash. I figured they must belong to someone who is excited to decorate for the holidays, so I kept them safe on my apartment porch and posted here. If these are yours, I hope they bring your home a little extra cheer.

Near Monroe County Public Library 3 months ago

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