All lost and found items in Merced
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Found folding chairs from a community event
I was walking behind Merced Plaza near Main Street on Saturday around 2:40 PM when four folding chairs were left unattended in a chalk-dusted area behind a cafe. They’re black metal frames with blue fabric seats, a bit scratched, but sturdy. They must have belonged to a nearby outdoor gathering; I left them in a shaded spot to prevent them from getting knocked over again and figured the owner would see this listing.
Lost Travel Visas in Merced
I lost my travel visas at 7:50 p.m. yesterday near Applegate Park along Main Street in Merced. I was walking from the Merced Plaza toward the riverwalk when a sudden jolt in my bag sent the documents tumbling out. They’re essential for an upcoming trip, and I’m left scrambling and worried about the consequences of missing deadlines. If you’ve seen them, please know they belong to me and I’m hoping they’ll be returned.
Found holiday decorations in Merced, CA
Last Thursday, around 6:15 PM, I was walking along G Street near Applegate Park when I spotted a tote tucked behind a bench. The tote held several holiday decorations: strings of warm white lights, a slightly dented wreath, and a bundle of red ribbons tied with a bow. It looked like someone had rushed off to a display and left them behind, and I could tell they probably mean a lot to the owner. I picked up the tote and decided to post here, hoping the rightful owner sees it and recognizes their precious decorations.
Lost Hats near Merced Mall
I was biking home from the Merced Farmers Market on Saturday around 4:15 PM when I realized I had lost my hats. I own two: a navy baseball cap with a small white logo, and a tan felt hat I wear when the sun is high. I had them clipped to my bike basket while I stopped to grab a coffee near the Merced County Courthouse steps, and I must have left them on a bench outside the Merced Mall. I'm heartbroken—they were gifts and they make the daily sun feel kinder. If anyone found them, please leave them at the mall's lost-and-found.
Found document holders near Merced City Park
I was leaving a meeting at the Merced Community Library around 5:15 PM when I found a set of document holders on a bench near Merced City Park. They’re a couple of leather and black plastic sleeves, with a faint coffee stain and a small elastic band. I picked them up and thought about the papers inside—birth certificates, I guessed—so I carried them to the library desk, hoping the owner would recognize them. It felt personal to hold someone's documents; I wanted to do right by them and get them back to safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gray tabby cat with white chest in Merced
I lost my gray tabby cat with a white chest yesterday around 3pm near the Merced Public Library on 21st Street. He wears a light blue collar with a tiny silver bell, and he has one green eye and one blue eye—very distinctive. He's about 12 pounds, fairly shy around strangers, and he's been part of our family for almost 9 years; my kids are worried sick and keep asking when he'll come home. If you spot him, shoot me a message through the app and I'll reply as soon as I can; he's more than a pet—he's part of our family, and we'd really love to have him back.
Brown Coach wallet with ID and cards
I lost my brown Coach wallet yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in downtown Merced. It's a compact bi-fold with the Coach logo on the front and a small coffee stain on the back. Inside are my driver's license, a couple of credit cards, and about $60 in cash. It means a lot to me because it was a gift from my grandmother and I really need it back. If found, please drop it at the Starbucks on Main Street or message me here—I'd be incredibly grateful to be reunited with it.
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.
Gray queen duvet cover with blue star embroidery
I'm listing a Bedding & Linen item I lost: a gray queen-size duvet cover. I dropped it yesterday around 3pm near the Target on G Street in Merced after loading groceries. It's a soft cotton blend, a bit pilled, with a tiny mint-green star embroidered on the bottom corner and a small coffee stain on the opposite edge. This duvet cover has sentimental value because it was a gift from my mom, and I really need it back.
Found small blue fabric pouch with USB drive
I found a small blue fabric pouch this afternoon around 2:45pm behind the Merced Target on G Street. It's about the size of a deck of cards, with an orange zipper pull shaped like a fish and a faint 'Sunny Brand' logo on the front. Inside are a USB drive labeled 'Family Photos', a couple of coins, and a crumpled receipt. If this belongs to you, I’d like to get it back and can meet near the Target entrance or at the Merced Library steps. I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner, especially since the USB probably has irreplaceable memories.