All lost and found items in Lafayette / West Lafayette
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Lost: Holiday Decorations in West Lafayette
Lost: Holiday decorations after decorating my West Lafayette apartment on Northwestern Avenue, just off Purdue’s campus. I finished at around 9:15 p.m. Monday, set a box with garlands, a wreath with red berries, a string of multicolor lights, and a glittery snowflake on a chair in the hallway, then went to grab a tote from the closet. When I turned back, they were gone. Those decorations carry memories for the holidays and I’m hopeful they’ll resurface soon, as they’re part of our family traditions.
Found postcards in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
Today, around 3:45 p.m., I found a small stack of postcards lying face up on the sidewalk near the Purdue Memorial Union in West Lafayette. I picked them up and kept them safe, thinking they belong to someone who’s collected memories of Lafayette and West Lafayette. The cards show campus scenes and downtown storefronts, clearly carrying someone’s memories. If you own them, please reach out through the site so I can help reunite you with your postcards.
Lost chargers near Purdue Memorial Mall, West Lafayette.
I was on the Purdue campus in West Lafayette last Friday around 3:15 p.m., sitting on a bench near the clock tower by the Purdue Memorial Mall, jotting notes for class. My two compact chargers, one with a white label, slipped from my backpack into the grass while I stood up to stretch. I retraced along the paths past the Engineering Fountain and the south edge of Memorial Mall, but I couldn’t find them. The afternoon light was soft and a little chilly, and it felt frustrating to be without portable power when I needed it most. If found, I’d be grateful to have them back.
LOST USB Drives near Purdue Memorial Union
LOST I left my USB drives on a bench near Purdue Memorial Union around 3:15 pm today, on the Purdue campus. The drives are in a black protective case; one has a blue label with my course code, the other is plain with a cracked corner. I paused by the Engineering Fountain and then hurried to class, but the bench was empty when I returned. These files include recent class notes and a term project, and I’m anxious about losing them.
Found driver's license near Purdue Union, 4:15 pm
I was walking back from the Purdue Memorial Union around 4:15 pm on Friday when I found a driver's license on the sidewalk near the Union's glass doors. The card is a standard Indiana license, with a clear photo and the blue gradient design. My stomach dropped a little, remembering how easy it is to misplace something important, so I tucked it away and posted here to help. If the owner recognizes the photo, I hope this leads you to it. I waited near the bus stop by Third Street, in the shade of the Union's entrance.
Leopard gecko found near Purdue campus; tan with spots
I found this leopard gecko this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the Purdue Memorial Union on State Street in West Lafayette. It’s about 4-5 inches from snout to tail, sandy tan with irregular brown spots along the back, and a yellowish tail that’s a bit plump. It has a slightly kinked tail and a tiny scar on its left front toe I noticed when I picked it up to check it wasn’t injured. It seems pretty calm, which makes me think it’s a pet rather than wild. It clearly belongs to someone, I’d hate for it to wander off further. If you recognize it, drop me a note here and I’ll help connect you with the owner.
Lost black wallet with AirTag
I lost a wallet, with my belongings in it. It is black, and has an airtag on the back of it. It was lost near lily hall of sciences by the construction
Found beagle mix with blue eye, red collar
Found a small beagle mix this afternoon around 2:15 pm in the parking lot behind the Purdue Memorial Union on Grant Street. It's about 18 pounds, mostly white with brown and black patches, and it has a distinctive blue left eye. The dog wears a bright red collar with a small brass tag that doesn't have legible contact info. I sat with it, it wagged happily, and I brought it to the West Lafayette Animal Shelter to scan for a microchip while I posted this—if this sounds like your dog, reply here and we can arrange a meet-up.
Pearl 5-piece drum set, black satin
I lost my Pearl 5-piece drum set yesterday around 3pm. It's a black satin Pearl Export kit with chrome hardware, 22" kick, 10/12/16 toms, and a 14" snare. There are a few tiny scratches on the kick and a small dent on the rim, but otherwise it's in good playing shape. I had left it outside the Purdue Memorial Union on the West Lafayette campus, near the Third Street bus stop after a quick walk back to my car. On the bass drum is a blue panda sticker and a red star sticker on the snare—easy to spot. This set was a gift from my mom and it really matters to me; I’m really hoping to get it back.
Red-eared slider turtle, 4 inches, shell nick
I lost my red-eared slider turtle yesterday afternoon around 3pm near the Purdue Memorial Union on University Street in West Lafayette. It’s about 4 inches from head to tail, olive-green shell with the distinctive red stripe behind its eyes. There’s a small nick on the left edge of the carapace and a faint yellow line running down the center of the plastron. It means a lot to me—it’s been part of our family for years and it carries sentimental value. If anyone finds it, please reach out; I really need to get it back.
Gold-tone drop earrings with turquoise stones
I lost my gold-tone drop earrings with turquoise teardrop stones yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on State Street in West Lafayette. They’re small, about 1 cm long, and the metal has a tiny bend near the clasp. Each earring has a turquoise teardrop charm, and one back is engraved with a tiny 'M' that you can barely see. They were a gift from my grandmother, so they mean a lot to me and I'm really hoping they turn up. If you found them, I'd really appreciate getting them back—you can email me at [email protected].
Black metronome with red Tempo label found near Purdue
I found a small black metronome with a red 'Tempo' label on the front. It's palm-sized, about 4 inches tall, and a bit dusty from practice, but the ticking mechanism seems solid. I picked it up this afternoon around 3:45pm behind the Purdue Memorial Union, near the bike racks by the State Street entrance. There’s a tiny white sticker on the back with a blue star, and one rubber foot is missing. If this belongs to you, reply here and we can meet up for a quick pickup near Chauncey Village or the Union area.
Found orange Korg microKORG synth near Purdue campus
I found a black Korg microKORG synth with orange end caps this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the Lafayette Theater on Main Street. It’s in decent cosmetic shape, a few small scratches along the top panel and a shallow dent on the lower right corner. There’s a bright blue sticker on the back with the initials 'JW' and a tiny doodle of a rocket, which helps identify it. The keyboard and knobs feel solid when I tested a quick scan of some keys, and it powered on with a warm synth-like hum. If it's yours, I can hold onto it near the theater or meet up nearby to return it.
Lost keys with WLPL library card
I lost my keys (2 keys) somewhere on Pierce St or Mitch Daniels Blvd. The keychain is my WLPL library card
Silver bracelet with heart charm and initials engraving
I lost my silver-tone bracelet yesterday around 3pm, I was walking between the Purdue Memorial Union and the Engineering Fountain along State Street in West Lafayette. It's a 7-inch silver bracelet with a small blue enamel crescent moon charm and a tiny heart charm. The clasp is engraved with the initials 'LW' and there’s a faint scratch on one of the links near the moon. It was a gift from my grandmother and really means a lot to me. If you found it, I’d be eternally grateful to get it back.