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Lost wallet or purse — immediate steps

The first moves to make when your wallet or purse goes missing — cards, ID, and protecting yourself from fraud.

A lost wallet or purse in Cincinnati means two jobs at once: stopping fraud and replacing what's gone. The first hour matters most.

  1. Freeze your cards. Open each bank's app and freeze or cancel every debit and credit card. Most apps let you lock a card instantly and order a replacement.
  2. Check for unfamiliar activity. Review recent transactions and report anything you didn't make.
  3. Protect your identity. If ID was inside, take steps to guard against identity theft and consider a fraud alert or protective registration.
  4. Replace your ID and licence. Start replacements for your driver's licence or ID card through the relevant authority for your area.
  5. Retrace and report. Contact the last places you visited in Cincinnati and report the loss to the police non-emergency line if it may have been stolen.
  6. Post a listing. Add a lost-wallet listing for Cincinnati — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

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Matte black rectangular glasses with dented temple

I’m listing this under Glasses & Eyewear in Cincinnati. I lost my matte black rectangular Warby Parker glasses yesterday around 4:15 pm near Fountain Square, on Vine Street and 4th Street. They have prescription lenses and a slightly loose left temple. The left temple has a tiny dent near the hinge, and the inside of the right temple is engraved with the initials KB. The lenses show a few light scratches but are still clear. They were a gift from my mom and really mean a lot to me, I rely on them daily for work and reading. If you found them around Fountain Square, please drop me a note at [email protected].

Cincinnati 3 months ago
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Lost brass goggles with vine decals and black eyecups

Found.

Sentimental
Cincinnati 3 months ago
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Lost keys on blue carabiner with keychains

I lost a set of keys somewhere on Saturday (1/31/26) night. I got off of the 19 line at 14th and Walnut at about 8:45pm, walked to MOTR pub, and then took the 19 back from the Main & Orchard stop at around 12:20am. I'm assuming they fell out of my pocket somewhere. The keys are on a blue carabiner. There is a Chevy car key, a house key, an orange-and-clear cat keychain, and a Minion (like the animated character) keychain on the set of keys.

Reward Urgent
Cincinnati 5 months ago
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Black Fossil bifold wallet with orange stitching

I lost my black Fossil bifold wallet yesterday around 3pm near Fountain Square on Vine Street in downtown Cincinnati. It's pebble-grain leather with orange stitching along the edges and a small dent on the top edge from a minor drop last month. Inside there's a laminated photo of my grandmother, my driver's license, and a few cards with about $40 in cash. The blue cardholder insert peeks out a bit, and I know there's a lot of sentimental value in that wallet—it's one of those gifts you don't realize you miss until it's gone. I'd really appreciate getting it back if anyone found it.

Cincinnati 6 months ago
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Keys on blue lanyard with skyline charm

I lost a set of keys yesterday around 3pm near Fountain Square in Cincinnati. It’s a mid-size silver keyring on a bright blue fabric lanyard, plus a small Cincinnati skyline charm that’s easy to spot. On the ring there’s a Yale house key, a Toyota car key, and a tiny red tag that says 'K-144'. The lanyard’s a bit frayed at the seam and the keys show some wear, but they’re still fairly distinctive. They mean a lot to me—especially the house key—and I really need to get back to my apartment soon.

Cincinnati 6 months ago
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Blue lanyard keys with silver tag

I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Vine Street by Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati. It's a royal blue nylon lanyard with a set of three keys: a brass Schlage house key, a Yale key, and a small silver key with a dent on the bow. There's also a red plastic tag stamped with 'RM' on it. The lanyard shows some fraying and the whole set has a few cosmetic scratches. This set includes the spare key to my apartment, and it means a lot to me, and I really hope to get it back.

Cincinnati 6 months ago