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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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

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Recent reports in Wilmington

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Lost zip wallet with Air Tag near Oceanic Pier

Lost a zip wallet around Oceanic Pier on 3/8/2026. Has an Air Tag in it (not working). Also NCDL, Health Insurance card and 20.00 cash with several other items. Please notify 919-745-0102 or 919-830-1204 if found.

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Wilmington 4 months ago
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Brass keys with red enamel hummingbird charm

I lost my standard-sized brass house keys yesterday around 3pm near Front Street by the Riverwalk in Wilmington. There are two keys on a tarnished brass ring, one Yale house key and one Schlage deadbolt, with a red enamel hummingbird charm that's a bit scratched. They're attached to a frayed black braided cord that used to be part of a lanyard. The keys have sentimental value for me--they unlock my grandmother's condo and my own apartment--and I'd really appreciate getting them back if found.

Wilmington 4 months ago
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Lost wallet with Georgia ID inside

Lost wallet, it says "Dead Inside Fuck Off" on it. It doesn't have a chain and one of the clasps is missing. It has my ID inside (Georgia ID; I just moved to Wilmington)

Urgent
Wilmington 6 months ago
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Brown Coach wallet with sentimental value

I lost my brown leather Coach wallet yesterday around 3pm along the Riverwalk on Front Street, near Copper Penny and the Cape Fear River overlook. It’s a slim wallet, about 4 by 3 inches, with the Coach logo on the front and a tiny coffee stain on the back. Inside you’ll find my driver’s license, a couple of cards, and a small photo of my niece tucked in the card slots. This wallet means a lot to me—it was a gift from my grandmother and holds real sentimental value. If you found it, please email [email protected]. I’d really love to get it back and can meet up to retrieve it.

Wilmington 7 months ago
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Lost black leather wallet containing important cards, cash, and ID near the Waffle House parking lot in Wilmington.

I lost my black leather wallet in the parking lot of the Waffle House in Wilmington. It contains some important cards, cash, and my ID. I last saw it after I ate there on Saturday afternoon. If anyone finds it, I would really appreciate you reaching out!

Waffle House Parking Lot, Wilmington, NC, USA about 1 year ago