All lost and found items in Essex
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Lost: Sports equipment bag near Chelmsford Station
I was finishing a training session at Chelmsford Sports Centre and, around 7:15 p.m. last Friday, I must have left my Equipment for Various Sports in a black duffel bag on the forecourt by the station's main entrance. Inside are football boots, a cricket bat, a few tennis balls, and a damp towel that smells of rain. The bag has a blue strap and a small white initials patch. I'm anxious about the upcoming season and the thought of replacing everything. If you found it, please note it on the site so I can arrange collection from Chelmsford. It would mean a lot.
Found toasters in Essex, Essex
Hello, I’m Alice Turner. I found two toasters on the pavement outside Chelmsford Cathedral yesterday around 5:45 PM. They were silver with black dials, sitting near a recycling bin, and they seemed recently used. I figured someone nearby would be missing them, so I didn’t move them far, just left them where I found them in case the owner returns. If you recognize these appliances, I hope you’ll claim them here so they can go back to their rightful kitchen.
Found photographs near Colchester High Street
I was walking down Colchester High Street in Essex around 11:40 AM on Tuesday when I spotted a weathered photo album lying behind a bench outside a charity shop. The photos show a mix of family holidays—from a seaside trip to a school pageant—and the margins have handwritten dates that hint at years long past. Holding them gave me a bittersweet feeling, like I’d stumbled on a window into someone else’s memories. I’d love to see these returned to their owner, if that’s possible through the site.
Found black Nikon camera with red strap
I found this black Nikon camera yesterday around 3:15pm behind the Costa Coffee on High Street in Colchester, Essex. It's a compact SLR body with a 50mm lens, the leather grip shows some wear, and a bright red fabric strap is attached. The camera has a small dent on the bottom edge and a bit of dust on the lens, but it powers up when I tested it. It seems to have sentimental value—someone probably used it to capture memories—and I'd love to return it to its owner. A couple of unique identifiers: there's a blue whale sticker on the lens cap and the initials 'J.S.' lightly engraved on the bottom plate. If this is yours, drop me a message and we can arrange a pickup.
Seiko 5 Sports steel watch, black dial
I lost my Seiko 5 Sports stainless steel watch with a black dial yesterday around 3pm, probably outside Costa Coffee on High Street in Colchester, Essex. It's a 40mm watch with a red second hand, and there’s a small scratch on the bezel plus an engraving 'CP' on the inside of the clasp. It’s in decent working order and was a gift from my grandfather, so it’s really sentimental to me. If anyone found it, please message me—I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Blue king-size duvet cover set with pillowcases
I lost my blue king-size duvet cover set yesterday around 3pm near the Tesco on High Street in Chelmsford, Essex. It's a SnugHome 100% cotton set, deep indigo with a slim white geometric border. The duvet cover has a tiny snag at the bottom corner and there’s a faint embroidered initial 'AM' inside the inner flap. I’m missing the two matching pillowcases as well. It has sentimental value—my grandmother gave me this set, and I really need to get it back. If anyone found it, please message me—I can describe more details or meet somewhere nearby.
Grey tabby cat with red collar missing near Chelmsford Riverside
I lost my grey tabby cat yesterday around 6:15pm near the Riverside area behind Bond Street in Chelmsford, Essex. Milo is a medium-sized cat with grey stripes, white paws, and a white chest, and he wears a bright red collar with a tiny silver bell. He has a distinctive notch on his left ear and a small scar on his nose from an old scrape. I’m really worried—Milo usually sticks close to home, and it’s been raining since yesterday. If you’ve seen him around the Bond Street/Riverside corridor or hear a faint bell jingling, please let me know so I can bring him home.
Black Korg minilogue XD synth with red sticker
I lost my black Korg minilogue XD synthesizer yesterday around 3pm outside the Southend Victoria Shopping Centre on High Street, Southend-on-Sea. It's a 37-key hybrid synth in a black hard case. The lid has a bright red sticker with my initials "KT" and there's a small dent on the front-right corner where it bumped a street pole. The zipper is frayed from gigging, and the power adapter has a purple cable tie I use to keep the wire tidy. This is my main gig instrument and it was a Christmas gift from my sister, so it means a lot to me. If anyone found it, please let me know—I'm really hoping to get it back.
Found: Black AirPods Pro charging case
Found a black Apple AirPods Pro charging case this afternoon around 4:15pm on the pavement outside Waterstones on High Street in Colchester, Essex. The case looks lightly used, with a small dent along the bottom edge and a blue panda sticker on the inside lid. No earbuds inside, and the charging light still glows when opened. It seems someone relies on it daily, and I figured I should post it here in case the owner is frantically searching. If this is yours, drop me a message with a notable feature (the sticker, or the slight dent) and we can arrange a safe pickup nearby, somewhere convenient in Colchester town.
Cream velvet ottoman with brass legs
I found a cream velvet ottoman yesterday afternoon around 3pm, sitting on the curb outside the Waitrose on High Street, Chelmsford. It's round, about 18 inches across, with four slender brass legs and a tiny snag along the front seam. The fabric shows a little wear from use but is still soft and sturdy, with a faint coffee ring on the top from a spill that never quite came out. If this is yours, I’d love to get it back to you—happy to hold onto it or meet up somewhere convenient in Essex.
White duvet cover with pale blue piping
I lost my white duvet cover set with pale blue piping from the Linen Loft line. It's a queen-size duvet cover, bright white with a neat row of pale blue piping along the edges, and there's a tiny coffee stain near the bottom corner from last weekend. I think I last had it yesterday around 3pm when I was changing my bed at my flat on High Street in Colchester, Essex, near the Co-op and the bus stop. It has sentimental value because it was a gift from my late grandmother, and I'm really hoping to get it back.
Found cockatiel with orange cheeks near Colchester Castle Park
I found a cockatiel this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Castle Park gates off High Street in Colchester. It's a grey-and-yellow bird, about the size of a small pigeon, with bright orange cheek patches and a pale yellow crest that looks a bit slept-on. There’s a tiny red leg band on its left leg, and a few feathers along the tail are a touch ruffled from the wind. It seemed calm when I approached and hopped up onto a nearby bench, then perched on my shoulder for a moment. I’m keeping it safe here and really hope to reunite it with its owner; if you think this might be yours, message me in the app and we’ll arrange a meetup to return it.
Found concert ticket stub near Chelmsford High Street
I found a concert ticket stub this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Riverside Shopping Centre on Chelmsford High Street in Essex. The ticket is for a show called 'Midnight Skyline' at The Civic Theatre on May 9, 7:30pm. It's for Section B, Row 3, Seat 7, with a bold red VIP stamp and a scuffed barcode. The paper is a bit creased but still legible, with a purple border and black lettering. If this belongs to you, I’d like to help you get it back—I know how stressful it can be to lose something like a gig ticket, and I’m happy to coordinate a safe meetup near the station or drop it at the Essex Lost & Found.
Plush dragon with yellow ribbon found near Lakeside
I found a soft mint-green plush dragon this afternoon around 3:40pm near the Lakeside Shopping Centre main entrance by Costa Coffee in Essex. It's about 12 inches tall and has purple wings, a bright yellow ribbon tied around its neck, and a tiny star patch on its chest. The fur feels a bit dusty from walking around the mall, and there's a small scuff on the nose, but otherwise it's in good condition. I figured someone might be missing a beloved toy, and I hope its owner sees this and retrieves it soon.
Student ID card on red lanyard, Colchester
Yesterday around 3pm I realized my university student ID card was missing. It’s a standard University of Essex student ID on a bright red lanyard, kept in a clear blue sleeve. I think I last had it near Colchester Library on High Street, outside the cafe, before I walked home. The photo on the card shows me in a gray hoodie, and there's a tiny scratch along the lower-right corner with a blue sticker on the back as a distinctive mark. This card is my key to lectures, the library, and campus facilities, so I really need it back. If you find it, hit me up at [email protected] and I’ll arrange to pick it up from Colchester Library or a nearby spot as soon as possible.