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Lost GPS devices near Silver Street, Elko

Hi, I'm in Elko, Nevada, and I lost my GPS devices this morning. Around 9:15 a.m. I was walking the rail-trail behind the Northeastern Nevada Museum on Silver Street, when I realized two GPS units were missing from my pack. One is a rugged handheld Garmin with a forest-green case, the other a small backup tracker in a black shell; both have my hiking maps and route notes. I rely on them for backcountry trips in the Ruby Mountains, and losing them makes me feel a little stranded out there. If they turn up, I'd be grateful to have them back so I can plan my next trek safely.

behind Northeastern Nevada Museum on Silver Street 3 days ago
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Lost holiday decorations in Elko.

On Sunday evening around 6:45 PM, I was on my porch on 5th Street in Elko, taking down the outdoor holiday decorations after a small family gathering at the Western Folklife Center, when a weathered cardboard box with red ribbon disappeared from beside the hedge. The box held garlands, a handful of string lights, and a snowy snowflake topper that I planned to use for this year's display. I checked the yard, the sidewalk, and asked neighbors on nearby blocks, but nothing turned up. These decorations carry memories of last year’s lights and the plans for this year's setup; losing them feels a little like losing a moment with my family. If you found them, please let the site know so they can return home.

Near the Western Folklife Center, Elko, on 5th Street 4 days ago
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Lost belts near Northeastern Nevada Museum, Elko

I was at the Northeastern Nevada Museum on Silver Street around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday when my leather belts vanished from my backpack on a bench outside. One belt is dark brown with a brass buckle; the other is black and slightly scuffed—the kind I wore daily for years. They’re not fancy, but they’re heirlooms and carry my dad’s name stitched inside. I probably left them in plain sight while I looked at a display of local history, and when I came back they were gone. If you saw anything around the museum grounds or by Lincoln Street, please consider returning them—they mean a lot to me.

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Northeastern Nevada Museum, Silver Street, Elko 12 days ago
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Found passports near Elko County Courthouse

I found a brown leather passport sleeve lying on the curb outside the Elko County Courthouse on 4th Street at about 4:15 p.m. today. The pages inside showed a family name and a couple of passport photos, and it hit me how personal and urgent these documents are. I felt a mix of relief and responsibility, like I’d stumbled onto a story that wasn’t mine to tell. I left the sleeve on a bench just outside the courthouse so the rightful owner would see it when they return to town.

Near the Elko County Courthouse 17 days ago
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Lost postcards in Elko, Nevada—please help me recover

I lost a small stack of family postcards this afternoon. At about 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, I was walking along Main Street in Elko, near the Western Folklife Center, when I realized my tote was lighter than usual. The postcards are from our travels—stamps from Reno and Las Vegas, and a few with my grandmother's handwriting on the backs. I think I last handled them on a bench outside the courthouse before ducking into a cafe on Commercial Street for a quick latte. They are irreplaceable reminders of home, worn with age but full of memory. I’m hopeful someone honest found them and kept them safe. If you found them, please return them through the site; I’ll be forever grateful.

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near the Western Folklife Center 23 days ago
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Hand-painted ceramic vase with cobalt blue flowers

I found a hand-painted ceramic vase yesterday around 5:15 pm near the Elko Public Library on 4th Street. It's about 9 inches tall, white glaze with a cobalt blue floral motif, and there's a small chip on the rim, plus a faint signature on the bottom that reads 'Mira T'. It looked tucked behind a folded newspaper on the library steps, and I could tell someone likely cares about it—it's really pretty and seems sentimental. If you know who this belongs to, drop a note here and we can arrange a pickup.

Elko about 1 month ago

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