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Lost utensils near Applegate Park, Merced.

Friday evening, around 6:45 p.m., I realized my camping utensils were missing after a quick cookout near Applegate Park in Merced. It’s a simple set—sturdy stainless fork, red-handled spatula, and a wood-handled knife that squeaks when you wipe it. I must have dropped them while packing up and chatting with neighbors, because the park lights were just coming on and the paths were crowded. I retraced my steps along the gate by the park entrance, but the dusk and bustle made it hard. I’m hopeful someone picked them up and kept them safe until I can get them back.

near Applegate Park, Merced 1 day ago
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Lost Travel Adapters in Merced, CA

On Saturday around 2:40 pm, after a quick stop for a coffee near the Merced Mall, I realized my travel adapters were missing from my backpack. I carry two adapters—one for UK sockets and one for EU sockets—both in a small black pouch with a red tag. They’re essential for my upcoming trip and would mean a lot to me to have them back. I retraced my steps through the Merced Mall corridors and nearby parking lots, but I couldn’t find them. The adapters are compact and the pouch shows a little wear from travel. If someone picked them up, I’d really appreciate their return.

near Merced Mall, Merced 21 days ago
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Lost sheet music in downtown Merced

I’m Maria Lopez. I’m a pianist who loves practicing at Applegate Park in Merced, and I lost my sheet music after a 5:30 p.m. rehearsal on Saturday. It was left on a folding chair near the gazebo by the Merced River, and when I went back from a quick walk toward Main Street the binder was gone. The blue binder has pencil-noted pages, a few coffee stains, and a bright green highlighter marking on the title page. I’m hopeful someone picked it up and will recognize it if it’s seen again.

near Merced College on Main Street 26 days ago
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Lost: DVDs near Merced Theater, Main St.

I left a stack of DVDs in the backseat of my car around 8:15 p.m. Saturday while leaving a friend's place near the Merced Theater on Main Street. The drive and the crowd blur together, and I forgot to grab them when I shut the door. The collection includes a mix of old westerns and a newer comedy I’d planned to share with roommates. They aren’t priceless, but they’re my go-to comfort after long days. I’m hoping someone nearby might have found them and tucked them somewhere safe. If you remember seeing a dusty blue crate by the theater district, that might be it.

Merced Theater, Main St. 30 days ago
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Blue UC Merced student ID card with photo

I lost my blue UC Merced student ID card yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Merced. It's a white plastic card with a blue border and my photo on the left; the top-right corner is bent and there's a faint coffee stain on the back. It’s essential for campus library access and class check-ins, so I’m really hoping to get it back. One identifying detail: there’s a tiny dent on the upper edge and a small green sticker on the back. If someone found it, you can drop it at the Merced Public Library Lost and Found or the campus police desk.

Merced about 1 month ago
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Found teenage girl near Merced County Courthouse

I found a teenage girl around 3:15pm this afternoon behind the Merced County Courthouse on 14th Street. She's about 5'5", with light brown hair in a loose ponytail, wearing a red hoodie with a white logo, dark blue jeans, and white sneakers. She has a small compass tattoo on her left wrist and a blue backpack with a star patch. She looked shaken, kept asking for her mom, and wasn’t sure of her name. I stayed with her until I could confirm she was safe and checked for ID or a phone—no luck. If this sounds like your missing family member, send me a message here and we can verify details to get her home.

Merced about 1 month ago

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