All lost and found items in Southern Illinois
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GoPro HERO9 Black with suction mount
I found a GoPro HERO9 Black this afternoon around 1:45pm in the parking lot behind the Main Street Coffee Co. on Main Street in Carbondale, IL. It’s in a black protective case with a blue silicone sleeve, and there’s a small orange wrist strap attached to the mount. The camera has a few light scratches on the corner but powers up and shows a clean display. It came with a 64GB microSD card already inserted and a suction-cup mount. On the back of the case there’s a blue sticker with the initials AJ, which might help the owner recognize it. If it’s yours, please reach out and describe the sticker and the microSD card.
Missing person: Aisha Patel, 21, red hoodie, Carbondale
I lost my sister, Aisha Patel, yesterday around 7pm. She's 21, about 5'4", with shoulder-length curly brown hair, wearing a red hoodie, gray jeans, and white sneakers. Last seen near the Amtrak Station on West Main Street in Carbondale, Southern Illinois, walking toward downtown after leaving a friend's apartment, carrying a black backpack with a blue SIU patch. She has a crescent moon tattoo on her right ankle and a silver hoop earring in her left ear; there’s sentimental value in a small locket she always wears, and we’re really worried.
Black leather crossbody purse with pearl charm
I lost my black leather crossbody purse yesterday around 3pm near the Main Street Starbucks in Carbondale, downtown. It’s a compact purse, probably a Kate Spade style, about the size of a paperback, with a light tan interior and a pink pearl charm hanging from the zipper pull. The outside is smooth black leather with a tiny scuff on the bottom corner, and there’s a faded red tag with my initials 'LP' embossed on the front pocket. It has sentimental value—it's a gift from my grandmother and means the world to me. If someone picked it up or found it somewhere nearby, I’d really appreciate returning it.
Korg microKORG synth with orange panel found
I found a black Korg microKORG synth with an orange front panel this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the SIU Student Center on University Avenue in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. It's in decent condition, a few fingerprints on the keys, and it's tucked into a weathered black gig bag with a red sticker of a cat on the side. There's a small handwritten tag on the bag that says 'For practice, please return', not sure if that's the owner's note, but it stood out. If you own it or know who it belongs to, please reach out; this is something the owner likely uses for gigs, and I'd want to help get it back.
Gold-tone bracelet with heart charm and initials
I found a gold-tone bracelet this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the SIU Student Center on Lincoln Drive in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. It's about 7 inches long with a slim chain and a small heart charm engraved with the initials 'A.J.' and a tiny enamel blue flower near the clasp. The bracelet is in good condition with a light scratch on the back, and the lobster clasp still works smoothly. It looks like a keepsake, and I’d be happy to return it to its owner if the initials match or someone recognizes the piece.
Black Bluetooth speaker with orange sticker
I found a small portable Bluetooth speaker this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the SIU Carbondale Student Center on University Avenue. It's a compact black speaker, about 3 inches tall, with a red fabric grille and a tiny dent on the top edge. There’s an orange sticker on the bottom that says '24A' in black marker, and one rubber foot is missing. I tested pairing with my phone and it connected fine, so I know it works. If this is yours, shoot me a quick message with an identifying detail and I’ll get it back to you.
Black rectangular glasses with blue-tipped temples
I lost my black rectangular glasses yesterday around 3pm near the Carbondale Public Library on Main Street. They’re a slim black metal frame with rectangular lenses, and the temple tips are bright blue. There’s a tiny scratch on the left lens and a small engraving 'LK' on the inner right temple. They were a gift from my grandmother and mean a lot to me, so I’m really hoping someone picked them up by mistake. If you found them, please text or call me—I can’t read well without them and really need them back.
Navy parka with orange lining, lost near SIU
I’m hoping someone might have picked up my navy parka with the bright orange interior. It’s a size large, The North Face, with a detachable faux-fur hood and a small tear on the left elbow. I last had it yesterday around 3pm outside the SIU Student Center on Lincoln Avenue in Carbondale, after grabbing coffee at a shop across the street. It also has a red embroidered initials 'P.P.' on the inside hem, and there’s a faint coffee stain near the pocket. It’s really sentimental to me because it was a gift from my aunt, and I’m really hoping to get it back.
Gray Nike sneakers found near Marion Kroger
I found a pair of gray Nike sneakers this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind the Kroger on W Main Street in Marion, Southern Illinois. They're size 9, with a white midsole and a black Nike swoosh, and they have a neon green lace lock that makes them easy to spot. The left toe has a small scuff, and the inner lining is bright orange, almost like a secret pop of color. I figured someone might be missing them after a quick drop-off at the checkout line—no owner appeared, so I grabbed them to hold onto until you see this. If these are yours, please get in touch; they sound unique enough to match, and I’d love to get them back to you.
Two glossy concert tickets with red borders
I found a pair of glossy concert tickets this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Main Street Café on West Main Street in downtown Carbondale, Southern Illinois. They’re for a local indie show next Friday, with seats labeled A12 and A13 and barcode still visible. One ticket has a bright red border and a light crease along the bottom edge; the other has a pale gold border and a tiny coffee stain. There’s also a small green VIP sticker on one corner. It feels like someone would be really glad to have them back—if you think they’re yours, I can arrange a safe pickup nearby.
Found silver pendant with heart charm
I found a small silver pendant with a heart charm and initials engraved on the back this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind the SIU Student Center on Lincoln Drive in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. The pendant hangs on a thin silver chain, about the size of a dime, and there’s a tiny scratch near the clasp. On the back, the initials 'A.P.' are engraved and there’s a tiny star stamped on the heart. I know how much something like this can mean to someone, and I’d love to help get it back to its owner. If it’s yours, send me a note with a brief description of the chain and these initials so we can arrange a pickup.
Gold-tone locket bracelet with engraved initial 'A'
Yesterday around 3pm I lost my gold-tone bracelet on West Main Street in Carbondale, near the Carbondale Public Library. It's a delicate two-inch bracelet with a small heart-shaped locket, a tiny initial 'A' engraved on the back, and a dangling pink enamel heart charm. The clasp feels a bit loose and there are a couple of micro-scratches on the locket. This bracelet was a gift from my mom, so it means a lot to me and I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Bright blue LEGO Duplo fire truck set
I lost my bright blue LEGO Duplo fire truck set yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. It's the chunky plastic kind, with a yellow ladder and red walls, and I can spot a small white sticker of a flame on the door. The bricks are a bit scuffed and the box is crushed from being dragged around by my kid, but most pieces are there. This set was a gift from my son last Christmas and holds a lot of sentimental value for us; I really need it back so we can finish the little diorama we've been building. If anyone found it, please reach out—I'd be so grateful.
Navy blue TravelCo neck pillow lost near Starbucks
I lost my navy blue TravelCo memory-foam neck pillow yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. It's the standard travel pillow with a soft, washable cover; the cover is navy blue with a light gray underside and has a small coffee stain on the edge. There's a tiny red TravelCo tag stitched into the zipper and a faint green zigzag stitch along the seam that I had added for identification. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it has sentimental value and I’m really hoping to get it back.
Black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels
I lost my black Calvin Klein tuxedo jacket yesterday around 3pm near the SIU Student Center on Main Street in Carbondale. It's a 40L, with satin peaked lapels, and a white dress shirt and a black bow tie were tucked in the inner pocket. The jacket has a small scuff on the right sleeve and an inside pocket where a tiny red thread—my grandmother's stitching—peeks out. It was a gift, and I really need it back for a gala this weekend.
Pair of concert tickets with VIP passes
I lost a pair of concert tickets and two VIP passes yesterday around 3pm near the SIU Student Center on Lincoln Drive in Carbondale. The tickets are white with teal borders, printed by TicketMaster for a local indie show, and they came with a blue lanyard VIP pass that’s laminated. One ticket has a small red heart sticker on the back and the scribbled note 'Row D, Seat 12' in pencil. They were tucked inside a light blue envelope that had a faint coffee stain. This show was a gift from my sister, and it really meant a lot to me—I’d be grateful to get them back if anyone finds them.
Black North Face Borealis backpack with yellow zipper
I lost my black North Face Borealis backpack yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Carbondale. It's a 28-liter bag, a little scuffed on the bottom, with a bright yellow zipper pull and a small stitched mountain badge on the front pocket. Inside there's my 15-inch laptop charger, a spiral notebook with math notes, and a photo of my grandma tucked in the inner pocket. The bag has sentimental value and I really need it back; it held some irreplaceable notes and a charger I rely on daily. If you found it, shoot me an email at [email protected] so we can figure out a safe pickup.
Found black Seiko metronome with red pendulum
Found a compact black Seiko metronome this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Black Diamond Bakery on Main Street in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. It’s roughly the size of a soda can, with a white dial and a bright red pendulum that swings clearly when nudged. The base has a small blue sticker with the initials 'DJ' and a few light scratches from travel. It tick-tocks reliably and seems recently used. If someone’s missing it, I’m happy to help get it back—message me here and we can figure out a pickup near Main Street.
Lost green cockatiel with yellow crest
I lost my green cockatiel yesterday around 3pm near River Bank Plaza on West Main Street in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. It’s a domesticated bird, about 12 inches from beak to tail, with a bright yellow crest, orange cheek patches, and a blue-tinted tail. It also wears a silver leg band on the right leg with the number 246. I’ve had him for four years, he’s my little buddy and I miss him a lot—he usually perches on my shoulder and chirps when I whistle. If anyone spots him, please email me at [email protected].
Black Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses with blue temples
Lost my black Ray-Ban Wayfarer-style glasses with blue temple tips yesterday around 3pm on the SIU campus in Carbondale, near the Student Center by the fountain outside the Rotunda. They're matte black with a slim silver ridge along the top edge. Inside the right temple there's a tiny engraving 'PP', and the left lens has a faint scratch from a stumble last week. They’re prescription and I really need them back; I can’t see well without them and they’ve started to feel like a lifeline. If you found them, email me at [email protected] and we can figure a safe place to swap.
Black wireless earbuds with white charging case
Category: Electronics Accessories. I lost my black wireless earbuds yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on West Main Street in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. They come in a white charging case, and the case has a tiny scratch on the lid and a red sticker with the initials 'PM' on the inside. The earbuds themselves are in-ear, black matte, with a small dent on the right earbud's outer shell. I last saw them on the sidewalk by the crosswalk near the library entrance. They have sentimental value—my sister gave them to me—and I really need them back.
White insulin pen with blue cap, lost near SIU
I lost my white insulin pen yesterday around 3pm near the SIU Student Center on Faner Drive in Carbondale. The pen is compact, about the size of a marker, with a blue cap and a tiny star sticker on the cap for quick ID. The label on the barrel is slightly scratched, and this pen is essential for my daily treatment, so it carries sentimental value beyond its monetary worth. If you found it, please message me—I really need it back and I can offer a small reward to whoever returns it.
Nintendo Switch Lite found near SIU Student Center
Found a Nintendo Switch Lite this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the SIU Student Center on University Avenue in Carbondale, IL. It's gray with a red protective case and a braided charger tucked in the sleeve; the case has a blue sticker of a rocket and the initials 'AJ' on the bottom. The device is in good condition, with a light scratch along the top edge but otherwise working. If the owner sees this, I'd love to help get it back to you—we can meet near the Student Center or the library to trade it for a quick handoff.
Black 1TB SanDisk SSD with dragon sticker
I found a black 1TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the SIU Student Center on Lincoln Street in Carbondale. It's in a matte aluminum shell with a soft silicone bumper and a small green dragon sticker on the corner. There's a pair of initials, 'AK', engraved along the top edge that caught my eye. It was sitting on the pavement near the bike racks, still warm from being in a pocket. If you're missing it, shoot me a message and we can arrange a quick meetup at the Student Center lobby to get it back. Southern Illinois, Carbondale area.
Tan leather Coach crossbody bag
Hey, I lost my tan leather Coach crossbody bag yesterday around 3pm outside the downtown coffee shop on Main Street in Carbondale, Southern Illinois. It's a compact bag, about the size of a paperback, with brass hardware and a tiny coffee stain on the bottom corner. The interior lining is cream, and there's a red tassel charm clipped to the zipper. Inside I keep my SIU student ID, a few receipts, and a handwritten note from my grandmother that has sentimental value. I really need it back—if anyone found it, please let me know; it means a lot to me.
Gray Nike running shoes with neon laces found near SIU
Found a pair of gray Nike running shoes with neon orange laces this afternoon around 3:45pm in the parking lot behind the Student Union on the SIU Carbondale campus in Southern Illinois. They’re a size 9 with a white Nike swoosh and a small coffee stain on the left insole. The right shoe has a minor scuff near the toe, and the laces are still tied in a neat bow. I’m leaving them by the information desk in the Union in case the owner comes back to claim them.
Lost large white ceramic mixing bowl with blue flowers around the rim at a park by the lake in Southern Illinois.
I lost a large ceramic mixing bowl that is white with blue flowers around the rim while picnicking at the park by the lake in Southern Illinois last weekend. I remember it slipped from my bag when I was setting up our spot for lunch. It has been in the family for years, and I would really love to get it back!
Found a gold wedding ring with 'Forever Mine' engraving near a park in Carbondale, Southern Illinois.
I found a gold wedding ring while walking my dog at the park near Carbondale, Southern Illinois. It has a beautiful engravement on the inside that says 'Forever Mine.' I can’t imagine someone losing it, but I picked it up so I could help get it back to its rightful owner. Please reach out if you think this is yours!
Lost light blue floral scarf near a park in Southern Illinois.
I lost a light blue scarf with a floral pattern while walking my dog near the park in Southern Illinois. I think it slipped off my neck when I took off my jacket to let him play. It was a gift from my grandmother, and it has some sentimental value to me. If anyone finds it, I would really appreciate getting it back!
Lost black leather handbag with silver accents at a mall in Southern Illinois containing personal items including wallet and makeup bag.
I lost my black leather handbag with silver accents while shopping at the mall in Southern Illinois last Saturday. It contains some personal items, including my wallet and a small makeup bag. I'm really worried about it, so if anyone has found it, please reach out to me. It's my favorite handbag!