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Lost photographs in Charlottesville, Virginia.

On Friday around 3:15 p.m., I was going through old photos at the Downtown Charlottesville Mall and must have left them behind. The stack includes campus scenes—the UVA Rotunda, a chalkboard sign from The Corner, and a goofy portrait of my grandmother in a sunlit yard. I noticed they were missing only after I got home, and the empty sleeve feels like a hollow echo of a happier day. Those photos are a tangible thread to summers on the Lawn, and I keep replaying the moment I might have dropped them.

near the UVA Rotunda, University Ave. 3 days ago
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Found xylophones near UVA Rotunda, Charlottesville

I found a set of wooden xylophones yesterday around 4:20 p.m. on the University of Virginia campus near the Rotunda, along the Downtown Mall. They look ready to play, with mallets tucked in a small bag. I placed them on a bench and kept watch for a bit before deciding to bring them to campus security, in case someone is missing them. I hope the rightful owner will recognize them and claim them.

near the Rotunda, UVA campus 3 days ago
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Found: Carry-ons left near Downtown Mall, Charlottesville

Today at 11:20 a.m., I found a gray rolling carry-on tucked behind a bench near the Downtown Mall's Market Street entrance in Charlottesville. It bears a faded blue luggage tag and a few travel stickers. Inside there’s a clean set of clothes, a toiletry bag, and no obvious ID. I didn’t rummage through every pocket, just enough to confirm it looked unattended and not mine. I’m posting here hoping the owner recognizes it and can reclaim it through the site.

Near the Downtown Mall entrance, Market Street, Charlottesville 8 days ago
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Lost driver's license near UVA Rotunda

On Wednesday around 10:15 a.m., I realized my driver’s license was missing after I left the UVA Rotunda area, walking down University Avenue toward the Lawn in Charlottesville. I had stopped by the UVA Bookstore and chatted with a friend near the Rotunda before noticing it was gone. I’m anxious because it has my address and photo, and I’d hate for it to fall into the wrong hands. If anyone found it, I’d be grateful to be reunited with it.

UVA Rotunda steps, Charlottesville 8 days ago
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Lost leashes near UVa Rotunda, Charlottesville

I lost my two leashes at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, near the UVa Rotunda and the Corner, while I was walking my dogs along University Avenue. One leash slipped from my hand, the other tangled on a bench as the crowd moved past. I called their names, but the bustle swallowed my voice. I keep replaying the moment in my head and I’m anxious about them wandering the Downtown Mall on their own. It feels like a tiny piece of me is missing, and I hope someone who finds them will bring them back to me through this post.

Near the UVa Rotunda, Downtown Charlottesville 18 days ago
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Lost ties in Charlottesville

While grabbing a coffee on Tuesday at 4:15 PM, I realized my two favorite ties were missing from the coat rack outside the Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall. I last wore them this morning to a job interview, and one has a subtle navy stripe while the other is solid charcoal. They’re sentimental because one was a gift from my grandmother. If you spot them, please keep them safe—the owner is hoping to bring them home soon.

outside the Jefferson Theater, Downtown Mall 24 days ago

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