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Found sheet music on Danville Main Street

Today at 4:35 PM, I found a folder of sheet music lying on a bench near the RiverWalk by Main Street in Danville. The cover looked worn, with a few handwritten notes peeking out. It felt important, like something a musician kept close after a long practice. I pictured someone packing up after a rehearsal at the church hall and leaving it behind for a moment. I picked it up, kept it safe, and decided to post here in case the owner sees this. If it sounds familiar, please check the listing on the site.

RiverWalk, near the Main Street bridge, Danville 8 days ago
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Lost handheld and console in Danville downtown.

Last Friday at 7:22 PM, I was wandering along Main Street in Danville, near the Riverwalk by the Dan River, when I realized my handheld and console were missing from my backpack. I had sat on a bench outside a coffee shop for a moment, then a gust and a crowd pulled my attention away. The handheld is black with a blue grip; the console is a compact unit with a small dent in the corner. I use it to unwind after late shifts, and losing it hit hard. If someone found it, I hope it finds its way back to its owner.

Near the Main Street Bridge by the Dan River. 9 days ago
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Lost Equipment for Various Sports in Danville

I was finishing up a run at Ballou Park in Danville last Tuesday around 6:10 p.m. when I realized my equipment for various sports had vanished from the bench by the basketball courts. It was a mixed lot—shin guards, a pair of well-worn sneakers, a rolled-up yoga mat, and a few other odds and ends I rely on for workouts. I retraced my steps along the path and checked with other runners, hoping someone had simply picked it up for me, but nothing turned up. This equipment means a lot to me, and I’d be grateful to have it back before the next practice.

near Ballou Park entrance, by the river 14 days ago
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Found sculptures in downtown Danville, VA

On a chilly morning around 7:45 a.m. today, I spotted a cluster of sculptures tucked behind a bench at Riverside Park, along the Dan River. They’re four abstract pieces, some wood and plaster, painted in muted blues and greens, and they look recently handled. I picked them up and brought them to the front desk at the Danville Community Center, hoping the owner might recognize them or the unique patina. It felt like finding a small island in the river of everyday life— a mix of surprise, responsibility, and relief that someone’s art could be returned.

Riverside Park overlook by the Dan River 20 days ago
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Lost dolls in Danville, Virginia, near Dan Daniel Memorial Park

I lost my dolls while walking home from a friend's house yesterday at around 5:40 PM. I had tucked them in a pink tote as I headed down Main Street toward Dan Daniel Memorial Park. By the time I reached the riverfront, the tote was lighter, and I realized the dolls were missing—two small porcelain dolls with chipped cheeks and frilly dresses. They were gifts from my grandmother and hold a lot of memory for my little sister, who starts third grade tomorrow and already misses them. If you found them, please drop a note on the site; I’ll be checking as soon as I can.

Near Dan Daniel Memorial Park 21 days ago
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Found pocket watch in Danville, VA

Yesterday at 4:15 p.m. I found a pocket watch on Main Street near Riverfront Park in Danville. It looks old, with a brass case and a worn leather strap that bears the marks of years of use. I paused there in the fading light, listening for a ticking signal that might reveal its owner, and I felt a little warmth knowing I might reunite someone with a piece of memory. It’s been tucked safely in a small box at my place, waiting for the rightful owner to reach out on the site.

Riverfront Park, Main Street, Danville, VA 30 days ago
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LOST Flutes in Danville near Riverwalk Park

Last Saturday at 6:15 p.m., I was finishing a quick practice near Riverwalk Park in Danville when I realized my Flutes weren't in the case anymore. I had set the black hard-shell case on a bench by the Riverwalk Trail and walked a few steps away to stretch, and when I turned back the case and the two flutes were gone. The case has a scratch along the edge and a blue strap; the flutes themselves gleam silver in the setting sun. These Flutes are irreplaceable to me and I'm playing a recital next week, which makes this feel urgent and upsetting. If anyone found them around Riverwalk Park, please tell me where they were left.

Riverwalk Park, Danville about 1 month ago
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Lost postcards near Main Street, Danville

Wednesday around 4:15 p.m., I was sitting on a bench along Main Street in Danville, sorting through a stack of postcards. A quick passerby bumped the bench and I must have left the pile on the seat or dropped it into my tote. The postcards are sentimental: photos from family trips, one showing a lighthouse, another a quiet street from a summer long ago. They’re irreplaceable to me, tied to memories I want to hold onto. If someone picked them up by mistake, I’d be grateful to have them back so I can finish the story they tell.

Main Street near the Clock Tower, Danville Riverfront Park about 1 month ago
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Found adapters in a blue pouch along Riverwalk, Danville

I’m Cameron Reed. While walking my dog along the Danville Riverwalk Trail near the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research around 6:30 p.m., I spotted a small blue pouch sitting on a bench. Inside were several adapters—USB-C and USB-A types—mostly black, with a red tab and a label that read Adapters. I’ve left them where they were so the owner can claim them through the site, since that’s how this works here. If you recognize your stuff by the pouch and the little red tab, you know these belong to you.

Riverwalk entrance by the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Danville 2 months ago
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Lost holiday decorations on Main Street, Danville.

I lost my holiday decorations last night in Danville. Around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, I had just unloaded the car and set a red tote near the entrance to Danville Museum of Fine Arts on Main Street. The tote held string lights, a garland, and a few sentimental ornaments. These decorations are special to my family, and I’m really hoping they turn up since they help bring back memories of Christmas gatherings with my grandmother. If anyone found the tote or its contents, I’d be grateful if they could help me recover them near the museum.

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Main Street near the Danville Museum of Fine Arts 2 months ago
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Found radios on Danville Riverwalk

I found these radios this morning near the Riverwalk Trail entrance off Main Street in downtown Danville. There are two handheld models, one black and one gray, both a bit scratched but functioning. It looked like someone might be missing them after a morning hike; I figured I should post them here in case the owner is nearby and recognizes them. If you recognize these, please get in touch.

Riverwalk Trail entrance on Main Street 3 months ago
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Found Danville University student ID near Library on Oak Ave

I found a Danville University student ID card this afternoon around 4:15pm outside the Danville Public Library on Oak Avenue. It's Elena Park's blue ID with her photo on the front and a small holographic university seal, still attached to a blue lanyard with a silver compass charm. There's a faint coffee stain on the lower edge and the back lists Biology, Class of 2026, with an ID number ending 4021. If this belongs to you or you know Elena, please reach out.

Danville 3 months ago
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Navy blue passport in black leather sleeve

I lost my navy blue US passport yesterday around 3pm after leaving the Danville Library on Main Street and wandering into the Coffee Nook on Oak Avenue. It’s a standard US passport, tucked in a black leather sleeve with a small coffee ring on the front cover and a tiny dent on the lower-right corner. Inside the back cover there’s a faint sticker of a mountain that I added for a quick spot check. This passport has sentimental value for me and I really need it back—it's essential for an upcoming work trip and I don’t want to miss my flight.

Danville 3 months ago
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Blue ceramic mixing bowl with white interior

I lost my blue ceramic mixing bowl, about 10 inches across, from my grandma's kitchen set. It's a glossy blue glaze with a white speckled interior and a tiny chip on the rim near the handle. There's a small faded star decal on the bottom that makes it unique. It has huge sentimental value - my grandmother used it for Sunday baking every week, and I really need it back. I last saw it yesterday around 3pm near the Farmer's Market on Main Street in Danville; if anyone picked it up, please drop me a note.

Danville 3 months ago
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Cockatiel with yellow head found in Danville

I found a cockatiel this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Riverside Bakery on Main Street in Danville. It’s about 12 inches tall from head to tail, mostly gray with a bright yellow crest and orange cheeks. It’s wearing a small blue leg band on the right leg and has a slightly clipped wing from a past tumble, which makes it look a bit shy when I get close. It perched on a lamppost for a minute, then hopped onto the bench and seemed eager to chirp at passing people. I didn’t see a cage or an owner nearby, but I’d love to help get this bird back to its person; if anyone recognizes it, please reach out so we can reunite them.

Danville 4 months ago