All lost and found items in Essex
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FOUND Paintings in Essex, Essex, United Kingdom
I found a stack of framed paintings leaning against a wall outside Market Square in Essex town center, Essex, United Kingdom, around 4:15 pm on Wednesday. The canvases show bright seascapes and countryside, still wrapped in protective plastic. I placed them in a sheltered doorway near the Market Square fountain, hoping the owner would recognize the scenes. It’s strange to stumble on art like this, but I’m glad to help reunite it with whoever created or commissioned it.
Holiday decorations lost in town centre
I was tidying up the Essex town centre's Christmas display outside the library on High Street around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday when a gust whipped through and I realized I had lost the box of decorations. The lights toppled and tangled on a railing, and a shiny foil star rolled toward the gutter by the shopfronts. Those ornaments—the baubles, tinsel, and a battered reindeer—mean a lot to me, and losing them felt like letting holiday magic slip away. I’m hoping whoever picked them up looked after them; these decorations carry years of family memories, and I’d be grateful to see them returned through the site.
I lost my Breeds notebook near Colchester High Street.
Last Friday, just before 7 pm, I stepped out of the Mercury Theatre on Colchester High Street and realized my Breeds notebook wasn't in my bag anymore. It's a small blue-bound reference with handwritten notes about dog breeds, and the word Breeds is on the cover. The street was busy with shoppers and the glow of shop windows; I must have dropped it somewhere between the theatre and the big Co-op. It's important for my work with a local rescue group, so I'm anxious to find it. If someone has picked it up, I would be grateful for its safe return.
Lost drones in Essex
Last Saturday around 7:15 PM I was filming with my two drones over Colchester Castle Park, near the High Street in Colchester, when the battery warning flashed and both drones drifted out of sight behind a row of trees. I retraced the fly path along North Hill and the riverside, but I couldn't recover them. The drones are different: one is black and compact, the other is slightly larger with a white frame and a red sticker on the bottom. They hold a lot of recent footage from trips with friends, which I miss more than the gadgets themselves. If you saw them anywhere around Colchester's town center or near the park, please keep an eye out; they belong to someone who would really appreciate their return.
Lost Trading Cards near Chelmsford High Street
I last had them at 6:45 PM on Friday, 13 June, waiting outside the Chelmsford Market on High Street. It’s a blue binder full of trading cards—mostly football legends and a few manga panels—with a red sticker that reads 'Season 98.' They hold quiet memories of my late uncle, and I’m terrified they’ve slipped away somewhere between the stalls and the bus lane. I’ve retraced every step, checked the bin by the phone box, and asked the stallholders, but I can’t shake the thought of them being gone forever.
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.