All lost and found items in Scranton / Wilkes-Barre
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Found: wrist watches on a bench near Steamtown
Last Thursday at about 7:45 p.m., I found two wrist watches on a bench outside the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton. The leather straps were scuffed and the faces showed weathering from daily wear, like someone had hurried to a bus and left them behind. I could imagine the owner circling the area, checking pockets and bags, hoping they were still nearby. I hope whoever lost these sees this and knows someone cared enough to post them here.
Found: Equipment for Various Sports in Scranton
On Tuesday at 6:45 pm, I found a sports gear bag near the main entrance to the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton. Inside was Equipment for Various Sports—a basketball, a tennis racket, a pair of sneakers, and a water bottle with a faded team logo. I stood there a moment thinking about the person who lost it and how panicked they must be, especially after a long day of practice. I brought the bag to the security desk so it would stay safe, and I’m hoping the owner sees this and claims it through the site. It feels oddly hopeful to know someone might get it back.
Two saxophones missing after rehearsal near Steamtown.
Last Saturday, I was packing up after a late rehearsal near Steamtown in downtown Scranton around 9:15 p.m. I realized two saxophones weren't in their cases and I sprinted back through the dim storefronts toward the parking lot behind Steamtown. I retraced my steps, but they weren't there, and the chilly air and blinking streetlights reminded me how much I rely on them. One is a silver alto with a small dent near the bell, the other a tenor with a unique engraving, and losing them feels like losing part of my sound and my story. I'm anxious about my gigs next week and hopeful they’ll surface soon.
Lost Avians near Steamtown, Scranton
I am the owner of two pet birds I affectionately call my Avians. They slipped from their cage Friday around 6:15 PM near Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton while I was tidying up after visitors. They’re small, bright green with tiny yellow patches and love to chatter when the light hits the cage. I’m desperate to have them back and keep replaying every corner of the Steamtown area in my head, hoping they’re somewhere safe and fed.
Found postcards near Steamtown, Scranton
While I was walking along Market Street around 2:45 PM on Sunday, I found a small stack of Postcards tucked under a bench near the Steamtown entrance. The cards span decades, with images of Lackawanna Railroad yards, a snow-covered Nay Aug Park, and a few handwritten notes in cursive. It seems someone collected memories here, and I can imagine these being treasured by a neighbor or a grandparent. I’m keeping them on hand here for the owner to claim through the site, hoping to reunite them with their stories.
Found Passports near Steamtown, Scranton
I found Passports on the sidewalk outside Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton around 4:45 p.m. today, while I was walking back from a coffee shop on Market Street. The blue covers catch the light, and one shows a sticker on the back; I picked them up and kept them safe, hoping to reunite them with the rightful owner. Please check in via the site and tell me what to do next if you’re missing these Passports— I’d like to help get them home.
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Lost item; see photo for details
On Friday morning, June 5, a blue and white ice chest / cooler containing items used for prayer was mistakenly taken from the curb by a blue Toyota Corolla after unloading a van from a school field trip. They have sentimental value to us and we really want them back. Please call/text 614-325-0342. Cash reward.
Lost driver's license in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Today around 2:30 PM I realized my driver's license was missing after I stopped for coffee near Nay Aug Park in Scranton. I remember paying for a latte and sliding the wallet back into my pocket, but the license isn't there anymore. I retraced steps along Pittston Avenue, around the Mall at Steamtown, and down Market Street, but I couldn't find it. Passing through the day without it feels stressful; I need to sort this out and just hope it turns up, because it's the one thing I rely on every day.
Black Ray-Ban Round Metal glasses
Lost my black Ray-Ban Round Metal prescription glasses yesterday around 3pm near the Steamtown stoplight on Lackawanna Ave in Scranton. They are the classic round metal frames, black with a slim gold bridge, and clear lenses. The inside of the left temple has a tiny enamel heart sticker I slapped on after a trip, and the left temple is a bit bent from a fall last week. I really rely on these to read and drive, and they feel like a little lifeline; they even helped me snag a clear view during a stressful week. If you found them around Market Street near the Mall at Steamtown or the Public Square area, please email [email protected]. I would be so grateful to get them back.
Blue and white striped duvet cover (queen)
I found a blue and white striped duvet cover this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind the Mall at Steamtown on West Market Street, Scranton. It’s a queen-size duvet cover, 100% cotton, with a hidden zipper and navy piping along the edges. There’s a tiny embroidered initial 'J' near the bottom corner and a faint coffee stain near the zipper pull, otherwise in good condition. I’m glad to help reunite it with its owner—if this sounds like yours, I’d love to hear from you so we can get it back to you.
Red reflective dog harness with paw tag
I lost my red nylon dog harness yesterday around 3pm near The Mall at Steamtown along Lackawanna Ave in Scranton. It's a medium, red with black trim, reflective stripe down the chest, and a small brass D-ring. There's a blue paw-print ID tag engraved with 'Nova' and my phone number on it. One strap has a tiny fray near the left buckle from a brush with a fence. It means a lot to me—Nova is my 4-year-old rescue and the tag has sentimental value. If anyone finds it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; I just want Nova safe.
Blue Albuterol inhaler with gray case
I lost my blue ProAir inhaler today around 3pm near the CVS on Adams Avenue in Scranton. It's a blue inhaler with a white mouthpiece in a light gray protective case. There’s a tiny red sticker that says 'M-12' on the back and the cap is cracked. This inhaler is essential for my asthma and it helps me during flare-ups; it also has sentimental value because it's the one I got after a scary episode last year. If anyone found it, please message me — I’d be grateful to get it back before my next appointment.
Missing person: Maya Chen, Scranton
I'm really worried—my sister, Maya Chen, vanished yesterday around 6pm in Scranton. We last saw her near the Steamtown entrance by the public library and she was walking toward Public Square, then her phone went dead. She's about 5'4", 130 pounds, with shoulder-length black hair and a small star tattoo on her right ankle. She was wearing a purple hoodie with a panda patch on the sleeve, dark jeans, and white sneakers. She also wears a silver bracelet with the initials 'MC' on her left wrist, and she has a mild medical condition that means I need her back safe and sound. If anyone sees her in Scranton or Wilkes-Barre, please contact me right away.
Blue contact lens case with RX label
I lost my blue hard-shell contact lens case yesterday around 3pm near The Mall at Steamtown on Lackawanna Ave in Scranton. It's a small rectangular case, bright blue with a white 'RX' sticker on the inside. The lid is cracked, there’s a faint saline smell, and a tiny pink microfiber cloth is wedged in the hinge. Inside, there’s one dried contact lens and a bit of debris near the rim, plus a faint mascara smudge on the bottom edge. This case holds the spare pair I absolutely rely on, and I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Bearded dragon missing; orange with dark stripe
Last night around 7:30pm, I discovered Ember the bearded dragon was gone. She's about 6 inches long, bright orange with a pale yellow belly and a dark stripe down her back. There’s a tiny burn scar on her left front leg and a small, barely visible microchip under her belly. I last saw her near the Weinberg Memorial Library on Linden Street, on the University of Scranton campus. Ember’s a rescue I adore; she means the world to me, and I’m really hoping she’s somewhere close and safe.