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Lost trading cards in SE Missouri

Last night around 7:45 p.m., I realized my binder of trading cards was missing from my backpack after I helped set up at the Cape Girardeau riverfront park. The binder held a mix of baseball cards and a few holographic chase cards from my grandfather's stash, a sentimental collection I've guarded since I was a kid. I retraced every step along the riverfront, checked the Cape Girardeau Library parking lot, and scanned the Market Street Market booth area, but I came up empty. If someone found it, I'd be incredibly grateful to get it back; those cards carry memories I can't replace.

Near the Cape Girardeau riverfront, Market Street Wharf about 4 hours ago
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Found organizers near Capaha Park, Cape Girardeau

Hi, I’m Natalie Brooks. I found a set of clear plastic organizers in a tote bag near Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau around 3:30 PM on Thursday. They’re a bit worn but intact, with multiple compartments and a few loose screws rattling inside. I thought someone must be missing them, so I brought them here to help reunite them with their owner. If these are yours, please check this listing and reply through the site so we can arrange a safe handoff.

Capaha Park, near the dog park 6 days ago
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Lost holiday decorations in Southeast Missouri

On the night of December 8, I was loading up my truck with holiday decorations after a small family gathering. A gust knocked the tailgate and my wreath and string lights tumbled onto the pavement near Cape Girardeau's Town Square around 9:00 p.m. I chased after them along Main Street toward the riverfront, but they vanished into the shadowy storefronts. The lot included a red ribbon, a woven garland, and a wreath with a small pinecone center—the kind my grandmother helped me assemble every year. It’s not just stuff; it’s a memory I want to bring back to our home.

near Cape Girardeau Town Square 22 days ago
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Lost GPS devices near Cape Girardeau Riverfront Park

On Thursday evening, around 7:15, I realized my GPS devices were missing from my backpack after I paused to snap a photo by the Cape Girardeau Riverfront Park. I had been riding the Riverfront Trail and bumped the bag when a cyclist whizzed by. The two devices are small, black with a gray protective case and a bright orange lanyard. I rely on them for long hikes and last-minute road trips, so losing them feels like losing my compass. I retraced the path from the river overlook to the boat launch, but the warm breeze and chatter of the park still haunt me a little.

near Cape Girardeau Riverfront Park 22 days ago
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Lost Equipment for Various Sports in Southeast Missouri

Friday afternoon around 4:00 p.m., I was at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau, getting a quick practice in when my equipment for various sports vanished from the bench by the tennis courts. The bag is a worn black duffel with a lime-green zipper, and inside are a basketball, shin guards, and a few baseball gloves I carry for weekend pickup games. I stepped away for a moment to tie a shoelace at the nearby shelter, and when I returned the bag was gone. I’m feeling unsettled and frustrated, because those items aren’t just gear — they mean time, effort, and memories; please help if you saw it nearby.

Capaha Park, Cape Girardeau 23 days ago
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Found passports in Southeast Missouri

I found a bundle of passports yesterday around 4:30 PM, tucked beneath a bench near the Cape Girardeau Riverfront Market in Southeast Missouri. The covers showed different names and photos, and my heart sank at the thought of someone traveling without them. I tucked everything into my bag and posted here, hoping the owners will see this and reclaim what is theirs. The wind along the Mississippi was cool by the Courthouse Square, and I felt a quiet responsibility to do the right thing.

near the Cape Girardeau courthouse square about 1 month ago

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