All lost and found items in Columbia
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Found stamps near the State House, Columbia.
This morning around 7:15 a.m., I was walking along Gervais Street near the State House when I spotted a small plastic case and a bundle of stamps tucked behind a planter. I picked them up and checked the surroundings for an owner, but no one came by. The stamps look like a mix of foreign issues and commemoratives, all neatly arranged in a worn sleeve. I’m hoping whoever lost them sees this and can claim them through the site.
Lost power tools near State House, downtown Columbia.
Last Tuesday at around 6:15 p.m., I wrapped up a quick job near the State House on Main Street when I realized my power tools were missing from the tote in my van. The missing items include a cordless drill, a few drill bits, and a sturdy metal toolbox with a blue handle. These tools are what I rely on for freelance repairs, and the thought of them turning up in the wrong hands makes me anxious. I posted this here in case the finder recognizes them and helps reunite me with my things.
Lost Sculptures near Columbia Museum of Art
I lost my sculptures after unloading them from my SUV near the Columbia Museum of Art on Friday at 7:15 p.m. The trio includes a 12-inch bronze figure, a carved wooden woman with a teal scarf, and a translucent acrylic piece shaped like a wave. I had them resting on a folding table beside the loading dock in the Five Points area when I stepped away for a moment. The space is suddenly silent and the fading light makes the absence feel personal. I keep replaying the moment I walked away, hoping they’ll turn up in the right hands.
Lost leashes near Soda City Market, Columbia
I was leaving Pete's Coffee near Soda City Market on Main Street around 6:15 p.m. last Friday when I realized my two dog leashes were missing from the passenger seat. I retraced steps along Main Street, past the vendor tents and mural walls, toward the riverfront park. The air was cool and the evening bustle felt suddenly distant as I scanned the sidewalk, hoping they were just tucked under a chair. They’re part of our evening routine, and I’m anxious we won’t find them. If you happened to see them or picked them up, I’d really appreciate any help.
Found sheet music in Columbia, SC
Today around 4:30 pm I found a small stack of sheet music on the sidewalk outside the State House steps on Gervais Street in downtown Columbia. The papers are yellowed with age, bound with a pink rubber band, and one page has a treble clef sketched in the corner. A note on the top page looks like a name—Ella—penciled in the margin. The music feels like it belongs to someone who practiced here after class, and finding it brought a weird sense of connection. I’m hoping the owner will see this and claim them through the site so someone can bring back a memory in the form of a song.
Lost: Pocket Watches in Columbia
Hello, I’m Maya Carter. I lost two pocket watches in Columbia—an antique gold one engraved with a family name and a newer silver one with a blue dial—near the South Carolina State House on Gervais Street, around 4:15 p.m. last Tuesday. I’d been stepping out of a coffee shop on Lady Street when I realized I’d dropped them somewhere along the sidewalk. They’re precious to me, one holding a faded memory of my grandfather, the other a gift from a friend. I’m hopeful they’re somewhere nearby and I’ll be grateful for any sighting.
Lost: black leather work cases
I realized at 6:10 p.m. on Friday that my two black leather work cases were missing from the loading dock behind the Columbia Museum of Art. I retraced my steps down Main Street toward the State House grounds, checking the benches and the fountain on Gervais Street. The cases hold confidential files and my laptop charger, which makes me anxious. I am hoping a kind passerby picked them up and handed them in, because I need them for a big client presentation next week.
Lost photographs near USC campus, Columbia, South Carolina.
Hi, I am Grace Nguyen. I realized at 3:45 p.m. last Saturday that a tote with a bundle of photographs disappeared near the steps of the South Carolina State House on Gervais Street in Columbia. The photos are a mix of childhood portraits and recent trip snapshots, kept in a light-blue folder with a red sticker. These pictures are priceless to me because they document generations and memories I can't replace. If you found them, please keep them safe and return them through this site; I would be deeply grateful.
Lost sports equipment in Columbia, SC
I lost my Equipment for Various Sports on Friday night. At 7:20 p.m., I realized the bag wasn’t in my hands after leaving the area outside the South Carolina State House by Five Points in Columbia. Inside I kept a tennis racket, a basketball, a couple of workout gloves, and a pair of running shoes—the gear I use for after-work practice and weekend leagues. This is stressing me out because my schedule depends on that gear, and I’m hoping someone picked it up and kept it safe near the State House gates or nearby.
Lost felines near USC Horseshoe, Columbia
I lost my cats tonight in Columbia around 9:15 PM after walking from Five Points toward the USC Horseshoe. Two cats, Willow and Pepper, disappeared and I’ve been calling their names and retracing steps, but I can’t find them. Willow is a gray tabby with a white chest; Pepper is a calico with an orange patch. They’re wary of strangers, so I’m worried they might slip into a shed or under a porch somewhere nearby. If anyone spots them, please let the site know.
Lost toy train in downtown Columbia
I was cleaning up after dinner around 7:15 PM and my blue model train disappeared from the shelf in my apartment on Laurel Street. I must have left it in the hallway while I tidied up before guests arrived. I walked the living room and even checked the sidewalks near Main Street by the Columbia Museum of Art around 9 PM, but it didn’t turn up. The train is about six inches long, with a blue body and a red coal car, a gift from my grandfather that carries a lot of memory. I’d be grateful if someone found it and kept it safe.
Found brooches near State House
I was out for a walk along Gervais Street this afternoon, around 2:30 PM, and I found a cluster of brooches tucked under a bench on the steps of the South Carolina State House. The pieces are silver-toned with small colored stones and floral enamel, spread across several pins. I’ve left them where I found them on the bench with a note, hoping the owner will recognize them and claim them. I know how special some of these pieces can be, and it felt right to try and reunite them with their owner.
Found: Driver's License in Columbia
I found a driver's license on the sidewalk in front of the Columbia Museum of Art around 2:30 PM today. The license bears a photo and name, and I picked it up to help reunite it with the owner. I’m posting here because I know how anxious you can feel when something like this is missing. The moment was quiet and sunny on Main Street, near the museum, and I kept the item safe until this page could help.
Found organizers near State House on Gervais Street
I found a bundle of plastic organizers near the State House on Gervais Street in Columbia around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday. They are the kind you use for office or craft storage, with several clear bins and labeled dividers, all a bit dusty from sun and wind. There is no name on them, but they look cared for and ready to be put back to use. If these belong to someone, I am glad to help bring them back to their rightful owner.
Found holiday decorations near the State House
I was taking a sunset stroll along Gervais Street near the State House around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday when a dusty cardboard box rolled out of a storefront display and caught my eye. The box labeled Holiday Decorations held garlands, a tinsel strand, and a bright red bow that had escaped its packaging. It looked like someone hurried away in the chilly air, possibly during a quick errand. I picked up the box and posted here because I know how much those ornaments can mean to a family during the holidays.