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Lost travel bags near the Capitol steps in Helena

I realized my travel bags were missing at 5:20 PM on Monday, just after I stepped away from the Montana State Capitol steps in Helena. The bags are a large black and gray set, one with a bright blue strap and a red tag I always forget to remove. I had been rushing to catch a flight and must have left them on the sidewalk while I hurried to catch a shuttle. I spent the next hour retracing from the Capitol down Main Street to the bookstore, hoping someone picked them up and kept them safe. I’m holding onto hope they’ll be found and returned, since they carry clothing for the trip and a few keepsakes I’d hate to lose.

Capitol steps, downtown Helena 1 day ago
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Lost flute set near the State Capitol

I lost a flute set near the Montana State Capitol in Helena around 7:45 pm last Friday after rehearsal. The case is black with a small dent on the corner and a frayed blue strap. I retraced Last Chance Gulch toward the Cathedral of St. Helena, hoping to spot the silver keys catching a streetlight. Losing these instruments feels bigger than a simple inconvenience; they were passed down from my grandmother and carry the quiet memories of late-night practice in our old apartment.

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Near the State Capitol steps 6 days ago
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Found bag labeled Breeds on Helena sidewalk

I found a small canvas tote lying on the curb near the Montana State Capitol steps around 5:45 p.m. last Friday. The bag is plain, white with the word Breeds printed in bold black letters. Inside I found a binder of dog-breed profiles, a handful of glossy photos, and a folded note that looked like someone’s reminders. It clearly belonged to someone who loves their dogs. I turned it in at the downtown Helena Lost and Found in the City Hall lobby, hoping the owner sees this and gets it back soon.

Capitol steps, 6th Ave 17 days ago
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Two laptops in black backpack lost near Fairfield Inn

Two laptops inside black “Jack Daniels” backpack…lost near Fairfield Inn in Butte

Helena 30 days ago
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Lost drones near the State Capitol, Helena

Lost on Sunday around 5:15 PM near the Montana State Capitol, my two drones vanished while I was filming sunset over Helena. They’re a black DJI drone and a smaller silver one with a red camera, both with weathered skins and a few stickers. I had stopped to adjust settings in a spot behind the Capitol building when I looked up and realized they were gone. They’re essential for a freelance project I’m trying to finish before winter, so I’d be grateful to anyone who finds them. They’re likely still in the area, waiting to be picked up by their owner.

near the State Capitol, downtown Helena 30 days ago
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Found Photographs near Helena Capitol

On Sunday morning around 9:20 a.m., I found a small stack of photographs lying on the sidewalk near the Montana State Capitol, along Last Chance Gulch in Helena. One photo shows a family portrait, another a wedding shot from decades ago; the edges are bent and the back has faint handwriting. My heart went soft thinking about someone’s memories being lost in the bustle, so I tucked them away safely and contacted the lost-and-found desk. I hope the owner recognizes these images and feels a little closer to home again.

Capitol steps on Last Chance Gulch, Helena about 1 month ago

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