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Lost wallet or purse — immediate steps

The first moves to make when your wallet or purse goes missing — cards, ID, and protecting yourself from fraud.

A lost wallet or purse in North Jersey means two jobs at once: stopping fraud and replacing what's gone. The first hour matters most.

  1. Freeze your cards. Open each bank's app and freeze or cancel every debit and credit card. Most apps let you lock a card instantly and order a replacement.
  2. Check for unfamiliar activity. Review recent transactions and report anything you didn't make.
  3. Protect your identity. If ID was inside, take steps to guard against identity theft and consider a fraud alert or protective registration.
  4. Replace your ID and licence. Start replacements for your driver's licence or ID card through the relevant authority for your area.
  5. Retrace and report. Contact the last places you visited in North Jersey and report the loss to the police non-emergency line if it may have been stolen.
  6. Post a listing. Add a lost-wallet listing for North Jersey — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

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Recent reports in North Jersey

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Black Ray-Ban round metal sunglasses

I lost my black Ray-Ban round metal sunglasses yesterday around 3pm near the CVS on Bloomfield Ave in Montclair. They're the classic Ray-Ban round metal frames with a matte black finish and gold nose bridge, lightweight and comfortable. One identifying feature is a tiny scratch on the left temple near the hinge, and the inside of the case has a blue microfiber pouch with my initials 'PR' in white marker. They were a gift from my grandmother, so they feel really sentimental and I would be grateful to get them back. If anyone picked them up, please reach out.

North Jersey about 2 months ago
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Brown Coach wallet with coffee stain

I was grabbing a latte at the Starbucks on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair yesterday around 3pm when I must've set my wallet down somewhere. It's a brown Coach bifold, about the size of a paperback, with a gold Coach emblem on the front, slightly frayed stitching along the right edge, and a small coffee stain on the back. Inside are my driver's license, a few credit cards, and about $60 in cash. It has sentimental value—my mom gave it to me, and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out; I can describe the contents or the stain to confirm it's mine.

North Jersey about 2 months ago
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Brown Coach wallet with coffee stain

I lost my brown Coach wallet yesterday around 4pm near the Starbucks on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. It's a small pebbled leather bifold with a tan interior, getting a bit worn at the edges. Inside, there's a tiny photo of my grandmother's dog tucked in the card slot, and a coffee stain on the back cover. I had my driver's license, a few cards, and about $60 in cash. This wallet has sentimental value—it was a gift from my late grandmother—and I really need it back.

North Jersey 5 months ago
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Black Coach wallet with red interior lost in Paramus

I lost my black Coach wallet with a bright red lining yesterday around 3pm near the Bergen Town Center in Paramus, North Jersey. It’s a bifold with worn edges and a tiny scratch on the bottom corner. Inside there’s my driver's license, a couple of credit cards, and about $60 in cash. I also kept a laminated photo of my dog Milo in the ID window, and there’s a folded receipt from a coffee shop tucked in the coin pouch. This wallet reminds me of everyday errands with Milo, so it feels really sentimental. I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back if anyone found it!

North Jersey 5 months ago
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Lost set of keys with bright blue keyring including house key, car key, and key fobs at North Jersey market.

I lost my set of keys while grocery shopping at the North Jersey market last Saturday. They have a bright blue keyring attached along with a house key, a car key, and a couple of key fobs. I think I may have left them on the counter when I was paying. Reward offered for their return!

North Jersey Market, North Jersey, NJ, USA 8 months ago