All lost and found items in Mattoon-Charleston
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Lost CDs near downtown Mattoon after class
I lost my CDs after an early-evening music study group outside the Mattoon Public Library on Broadway. I had taken them out to sort through a few tracks around 6:45 pm last Friday, and by the time I walked back to my car they were gone from the passenger seat. The case is black with a red sticker and a blue notebook tucked inside. Those discs mattered to me because they include a mix of indie releases and a few older favorites from high school. I’ve retraced my steps along Main Street and the library walkway, but I can’t shake the feeling that someone picked them up and forgot to tell me.
Found hats near Mattoon Town Square
Yesterday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., I was strolling Mattoon’s Town Square, near the Coles County Courthouse, when I spotted a small pile of hats on the brick sidewalk. A navy beanie, a brown fedora, and a couple of sun caps were lying together as if someone dropped them in a rush. I picked them up, checked for a note or a tag, but nothing. They look like they belong to someone who wears them with care, and I can tell they were worn recently. I’m putting them here hoping the rightful owner sees this and can claim them through the site.
Two landscape paintings lost in town.
I'm Emily Carter, and I'm looking for two landscape paintings that disappeared from my Mattoon-Charleston home after a quick stop downtown. On Tuesday around 6:15 p.m., I carried them from our living room to the car near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street and must have forgotten them somewhere along that block. The set includes two 20x24 inch frames with gold trim; one shows a sunset over cornfields near Mattoon, the other a quiet river view just west of Charleston. They're irreplaceable to me because they belonged to my grandmother, and losing them feels like losing a piece of her. I'm hoping someone spotted them on the sidewalk or tucked behind the alley behind the Main Street shops.
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Found: Set of 4 life jackets in container
Set of 4 life jackets in a plastic container. Found on Friday June 12 west of Charleston
lost sheet music in Mattoon-Charleston
I lost my sheet music after practice in Mattoon-Charleston around 7:15 p.m. Friday. The blue-binder has a tiny red piano sticker that makes it easy to spot. I retraced to the town square and the bus stop by the old depot, but I couldn't find it. Those pages were for an upcoming recital in Charleston, and losing them feels like losing a part of my preparation.
Found: Holiday Decorations in Mattoon
I was walking home from the Mattoon Public Library around 5:42 PM yesterday when I spotted a box tucked behind a bench near the Mattoon train depot. It was labeled 'Holiday Decorations' and smelled faintly of pine, with a jumble of garlands, lights, and fragile ornaments spilling out. A ribbon clung to the tinsel as I picked it up, and my heart eased knowing someone’s things were safe, even if momentarily forgotten. I carried the box to the little plaza by the depot and set it on the bench, hoping the owner would see this listing. If these are yours, please use the site to claim them and I’ll guide you to the right place.
Navy blue North Face puffer jacket with orange lining
I lost my navy blue North Face puffer jacket yesterday around 3pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. It's a size M, water-resistant, and has a bright orange inner lining that shows a bit when the zipper is halfway down. The zipper pull features a small red heart charm, and there's a faint scuff on the left sleeve from a fall last week. This jacket has sentimental value—it's the one I wore the day my grandmother passed, and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out; I’m hoping it turns up soon in Mattoon-Charleston.
Cordless drill lost near Ace Hardware, Mattoon
Hey there, I lost my DeWalt 20V Max cordless drill yesterday around 3pm near the Ace Hardware on Charleston Avenue in Mattoon. It's yellow and black, about 7 inches long, with a scuffed grip from a few job-site projects. The belt clip is bent and there’s a small red tape tag with my initials 'KB' on the battery—easy to spot if you see it. It’s my go-to tool for home repairs and I really need it back to finish a remodel this week.
Black leather briefcase with brass latch
I'm hoping someone found my black Briggs & Riley leather briefcase with a brass latch. I last saw it yesterday around 3pm outside the Mattoon Public Library on S 9th Street; it's a 14-inch laptop briefcase with a small scratch on the lower corner. Inside there's a red microfiber laptop sleeve and a brass name plate that says 'M. Harper'. It was a gift from my dad, and there are some family notes and a few career sketches in the pocket, so it really matters to me. If you found it, I'd be so grateful to get it back.
EIU student ID card lost near campus
Hey there, I lost my Eastern Illinois University student ID card yesterday around 3pm. It’s a white plastic card with the EIU logo and my photo, a little worn around the corners and with a tiny scratch near the bottom edge. I must have dropped it somewhere between the library on Lincoln Ave and the Student Union entrance, maybe near the campus bookstore. On the back there’s a tiny red sticker with a fox doodle—super easy to spot if you spot the card. This card gives me access to dorms and campus buildings, so I really need it back before finals. If you found it, please drop it at the Mattoon-Charleston Lost & Found or message me here. Thanks!
Silver-tone hoop earrings with emerald bead, found near library
I found a pair of silver-tone hoop earrings with a tiny emerald-green bead this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. The hoops are about 12-15 mm in diameter and one earring has a small heart charm dangling from the bottom. They’re in good condition overall, with just a little scuff on the back from being tucked away in a purse. It seems like these might be sentimental to someone, and I’d hate for them to stay missing. If this sounds like yours, drop me a note and we can arrange a pickup or meetup.
White AirPods Pro with cracked charging case
I found a pair of white AirPods Pro this afternoon around 3:15pm in the Walmart parking lot on West Lincoln Ave in Mattoon. The charging case lid is cracked and there's a small blue sticker with the initials 'LM' on the back. The earbuds themselves look clean, with a minor scuff on the left earbud. If you’re the owner, they’re safe with me and I’d love to get them back; I know they can be sentimental and expensive to replace, really hoping to reunite them with you soon.
Blue tortoiseshell Ray-Ban glasses with silver hinges
I lost my blue tortoiseshell Ray-Ban glasses yesterday around 3pm near the Java Jolt coffee shop on Main Street in Mattoon-Charleston. They're mid-sized, acetate front with silver hinges and clear lenses. The left temple has a tiny engraving inside that reads 'PP', and there’s a small scratch along the bottom corner of the left lens. They came with a slim black hard case that I left at home, so I’m hoping someone picked up the glasses themselves. I really need them back for work and daily use—they’re my go-to pair and mean a lot to me.
Silver pendant necklace with heart charm
I lost my silver pendant necklace yesterday around 3pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street, in the Mattoon-Charleston area. It's an 18-inch sterling silver chain with a small heart pendant about the size of a fingernail. On the back, the initials 'M.K.' are etched faintly, and there’s a tiny flower engraved on the front near the bottom. The chain shows a little patina from wear, but it's still shiny in the light. This necklace was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me; I’ve worn it almost every day since she passed. If anyone found it, please drop me a message—I'd be forever grateful to get it back.
Glasses found: black rectangular frames with initials inside
I found a pair of glasses this afternoon around 3pm behind the Starbucks on Main Street in downtown Mattoon-Charleston. They're black rectangular frames with a matte finish and tortoiseshell temples. Inside the right temple is the initials 'KB' etched in small letters, and there's a light scratch on the left lens. They look in decent shape aside from that, and I figure someone is probably missing them and could really use them back. If these belong to you, I’d be happy to help you get them back to you.