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lost: several ties in downtown Jackson, MI

Hi, I’m Jamie Ellis. I lost my two favorite ties after a quick stop for coffee outside City Hall on West Michigan Avenue around 5:15 p.m. last Friday. I had them draped over the back of my chair at the outdoor table, and when I stood to leave, they were gone. One is a navy silk with a subtle silver stripe; the other is charcoal wool with a faint herringbone. I’m due for a job interview tomorrow morning, and these ties are my go-to for the suit. I keep replaying the moment: a gust of wind, a hurried step, and suddenly they disappeared. If someone happened to pick them up by mistake, I’d be grateful to have them back; they feel like good luck, too.

near City Hall on West Michigan Ave 2 days ago
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Found item 'Breeds' near Michigan Theater, Jackson.

I was stepping out of a coffee shop around 4:12 PM last Friday when I spotted a small package labeled Breeds sitting on the curb outside the Michigan Theater in downtown Jackson. The packet looked new but the label was curious, like someone had been collecting notes about different breeds of dogs or maybe a field guide. I picked it up and brought it to the lost-and-found desk, hoping it would find its way home. It felt a little goofy and a lot hopeful, like a stray clue left behind. If this is your item, you can claim it through the site.

Near the Michigan Theater, downtown Jackson 6 days ago
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Lost photographs in Jackson, MI

LOST: These photographs mean the world to me. I spent this afternoon rifling through a stack of old prints, hoping to salvage a few memories from my grandmother’s wedding trip. I think I left them on a bench near the Michigan Theatre on West Michigan Avenue around 3:30 pm today. The photos include faded black-and-white portraits and a few color snapshots from a summer in the 1990s; they’re irreplaceable to my family. My hands shake a little when I think of the box’s missing contents, and I’ve replayed every moment in my mind since then.

Michigan Theatre area, West Michigan Ave, Jackson 9 days ago
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Lost Driver's License near Jackson City Hall, downtown

On Thursday at 6:45 p.m., I realized my driver's license wasn't in my wallet after I stepped out of the Jackson Public Library. I retraced my steps along West Michigan Avenue, past City Hall, and checked the bus stop by the corner, but the card was gone. I feel a mix of anxiety and embarrassment—it's essential for everyday life and my upcoming job appointment. I carry the license everywhere and hate the thought of it ending up in the wrong hands. If someone turned it in or picked it up by mistake, I'm hoping it finds its way back to me through this site.

Sentimental
Near Jackson City Hall on West Michigan Ave 29 days ago
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Found travel visas near Michigan Theatre, Jackson

I’m Sophia Martinez. Today, around 4:45 pm, I found a folder with travel visas lying on a bench by the Michigan Theatre in downtown Jackson, near West Capitol Avenue. The folder looks official, with visa stamps from several countries and a personal file inside. I can only imagine how stressful it must be for the owner to misplace such important documents, especially with an upcoming trip. I kept them safe and visible, hoping the rightful owner will see this post and claim them soon. It would mean a lot to have these back where they belong.

Sentimental
by the Michigan Theatre, downtown Jackson about 1 month ago
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Lost trading cards near Ella Sharp Park, Jackson

I was leaving Ella Sharp Park after a casual trading meetup around 3:40 PM today when a gust knocked my backpack and spread a binder of trading cards across the bench by the skate area. The binder holds a mix of vintage baseball cards from the '90s and a few rookie cards my grandfather started for me. In the chaos, I grabbed for the binder, but by the time I stood up, it was gone. It isn't just about the cards—it’s a link to family memories, and I’m hoping a good samaritan will recognize it and return it.

near Ella Sharp Park entrance, by the skate park about 1 month ago

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