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I lost my black leather key organizer yesterday around 3pm near the Des Moines Public Library on Grand Avenue. It's a compact, matte black thing about the size of a small paperback, with a sturdy metal ring and a tiny brass compass keychain clipped to the outside. The inner card slot is engraved with my initials 'A.H.' and there’s a faint coffee stain along the bottom edge. It holds my apartment keys and my office fob, and it means a lot to me because it was a gift from my mom. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate returning it—this set is how I get in and out of my apartment every day.
I lost my queen-size cream duvet cover with navy piping yesterday around 3pm. It was hanging on the back of my bedroom door after I did a quick wash in the laundry room of my apartment building off Grand Ave in Des Moines. The fabric is soft cotton with a tiny navy monogram 'SB' stitched in the inside corner. It was a gift from my mom and it means a lot to me, so I'm really hoping someone picked it up and can return it.
I lost my silver charm bracelet yesterday around 4pm near the Des Moines Civic Center and Court Avenue. It's a 7-inch sterling silver bracelet with several tiny charms (in the Miscellaneous Jewellery category), including a blue enamel dolphin charm, a tiny heart, and a crystal bead. The clasp is engraved with 'M.P.' and the bracelet shows a few light scratches from daily wear. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out—I'll describe more details and I'm hoping it ends up back with its rightful owner.
I lost my white Omron blood pressure monitor with a blue cuff this afternoon around 2:45 pm near the Des Moines Central Library on Grand Avenue, by the north entrance where the coffee kiosk is. The unit is compact, palm-sized, with a small scratch on the screen and the blue cuff that shows a bit of wear from daily use. In the soft black carrying case there’s a red-ink label with my initials 'P.P.' that I stuck on the zipper. It’s not just a gadget - it helps me manage my dad’s medical routine, so I’d really appreciate getting it back. If you’ve seen it or picked it up, please message me directly. Thank you.
I lost my blue hardcover copy of Educated by Tara Westover yesterday around 3pm near the Des Moines Central Library on Grand Ave. It's a standard 6x9 inch hardcover with gold lettering on the spine, and there's a small coffee stain on the back cover plus a purple bookmark sticking out from page 128. I bought it used, and it has sentimental value because my aunt gave it to me before she passed away. This book has helped me through some tough times, and I’m really hoping to get it back for my book club and to keep her memory close. If you found it, drop me a note — I’d be forever grateful.
Found a black leather handbag this afternoon around 4:15 pm along Grand Avenue near the Des Moines Central Library. It’s in decent shape with gold-tone hardware and a bright pink tassel on the zipper. The bottom left corner has a tiny dent and the strap shows a bit of wear, but the bag otherwise looks intact. Inside, the gray fabric lining holds a small lipstick and a faded receipt, nothing else obviously identifying. If this is yours, DM me with the initials on the inside tag or the lipstick brand to confirm; I’d be glad to get it back to you and can meet somewhere convenient in downtown Des Moines.
I found a pair of gray Nike running sneakers this morning around 10:15am on Court Avenue in Des Moines, outside the East Village by the riverfront bike racks. They’re gray mesh with a neon lime heel tab and a slightly scuffed white sole. The right shoe has a bright blue lace threaded through, while the left is the standard gray. Inside the insole there’s a tiny handwritten 'A.J.' with a little heart. If these are yours, I’m happy to help you reconnect.
I found a black leather briefcase on the sidewalk close to the downtown library in Des Moines yesterday afternoon. It looks like it belongs to a businessman, as it has a name tag inside that says 'John Smith'. The briefcase is in great condition with a few unique stickers on the front. I hope to return it to its owner, so if you're missing it, please get in touch with me!
I found a black leather bifold wallet on a bench next to the Starbucks on 8th Street last Saturday afternoon. It has several cards inside, including a driver's license and a couple of credit cards. There looks to be a family photo tucked in one of the pockets as well. I would really like to return it to its owner, as the wallet seems to have sentimental value.
I found a black portable Bluetooth speaker laying near the fountain in Central Park while I was out for a walk yesterday. It looks almost new and seems to be in great condition. I'd love to return it to its owner, so if you can describe it, please let me know!