All lost and found items in Winston-Salem
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Found: Photographs near Central Library, Winston-Salem
found: This morning around 11:40 AM, I found a small leather photo album and a stack of loose photographs tucked under a bench near the Central Library on West 5th Street in Winston-Salem. The images range from the 1950s to more recent snapshots: wedding portraits, family picnics, and a few candid smiles. Some backs are handwritten with names, which makes them feel deeply personal. I didn't want to keep them, so I've kept them safe and brought them to the library staff for safekeeping and posting here. If you recognize any face or place, this listing is a way to reconnect you with your memories.
Found a box of holiday decorations near Benton Convention Center.
I was locking up my bike and heading home around 6:40 p.m. on Monday when I spotted a sturdy box of holiday decorations tucked beside the entrance to Winston-Salem's Benton Convention Center on North Trade Street. The tissue paper squeaked when a breeze blew, and the pine scent from the wrapping made me smile. I checked around and realized these weren't mine—they looked like a family’s festive setup, complete with garlands and a string of warm lights. I didn't see anyone nearby, so I left them on the cafe steps with a note describing where I found them, hoping the owner would recognize them when they return to downtown. It felt like a little Christmas miracle in the middle of my walk.
Lost terrariums near Reynolda Gardens, Winston-Salem
Yesterday at 3:15 p.m., I left two glass terrariums on a bench near the Reynolda Gardens gate while I paused to photograph a row of succulents. When I circled back along the winding path behind Reynolda House, they were gone. One terrarium holds a tiny fern and moss; the other contains a wee dragon figurine perched among pebbles. These were gifts from a friend, and losing them hurts, especially since they reminded me of our weekend wanderings in Winston-Salem and the little plants we cared for together.
LOST: Saxophones in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m., after a quick rehearsal at the Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem, I realized my saxophones were missing from my locker. They’re two horns—the alto with a dent near the bell and a silver tenor with a scratched neck—both tucked inside black gig bags. I rely on them for an upcoming recital, and the thought of being unable to practice chills me. I retraced every hallway, checked the loading dock, and asked staff, but there’s no sign of them yet. If you saw two horn cases by the Stevens Center entrance, I’d be grateful if you could let me know through the site so I can bring them home.
Lost rabbits near Reynolda Gardens, Winston-Salem
I realized my rabbits were gone after a walk near Reynolda Gardens in Winston-Salem yesterday around 6:20 p.m. There are two: a white rabbit with black ears and a smaller brown one with a soft gray patch. I last saw them near the pond behind Reynolda House and must have drifted off the path while I paused to tie my shoes. My heart sank as the sun set and the streetlamps flickered along Reynolda Road. If you’ve seen them, they’re friendly and respond to soft voices and a gentle whistle.
Lost Hoops near Bailey Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Hey, I’m Caleb Moore. I realized my hoops were missing around 6:40 p.m. yesterday while I was strolling near Bailey Park in downtown Winston-Salem, heading toward the Stevens Center. They’re a pair of simple silver hoops with a tiny scratch on the back clasp, the kind I wear every day. I’m attached to them—they were a gift—and I’m heartbroken imagining them left behind on a bench or dropped in a flower bed. If you happened to see a pair lying on the sidewalk near the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter or the Stevens Center, I’d appreciate it if you could share through the site.
Lost sheet music from last rehearsal
I lost my sheet music after a late practice yesterday. It is a small black binder with yellowed pages and a pencil mark on page 8, plus a coffee ring near the spine. I realized it was gone around 7:15 p.m. outside the Stevens Center on West Fourth Street, by the brick arch that leads toward Old Salem. Those pages hold a few original arrangements my grandmother taught me, and I feel empty without them; they connect me to family and to the sound of our old piano. If anyone found it, I would be grateful to have it back before my next recital.
Two white toasters lost near Hanes Mall, Winston-Salem.
I lost my two toasters around 6:45 PM on Friday in the Winston-Salem area. I’d just swung by Hanes Mall and bumped into a friend on Peters Creek Parkway, and by the time I checked my tote, the toasters weren’t there. They’re white with a little chrome trim and a small coffee stain on the side—nothing fancy, just mine. I’ve been kicking myself since, hoping a good Samaritan somewhere in the Hanes Mall corridor might’ve handed them in. If you’ve seen them, I’d be grateful for the help through the site.
Lost GPS devices in Winston-Salem
Today around 2:30 p.m., I realized my GPS devices were missing from my backpack after a quick coffee break near Old Salem. I retraced my steps along Liberty Street and around the Benton Convention Center area, hoping they hadn’t slipped into a passerby’s bag or onto a vendor table. Those little units are my lifeline for getting around this week, and losing them left me feeling anxious and a little embarrassed. I’m holding out hope someone nearby turned them in and kept them safe.
Black Samsonite carry-on suitcase with red tag
Found a black Samsonite carry-on rolling suitcase this afternoon around 2:15 pm in the parking lot behind Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on South Main Street, Winston-Salem. It's a hard-shell 22-inch model with a couple of light scratches and a small dent on the front corner. The outside has a bright red luggage tag with the name 'Lauren S.' and a blue lighthouse sticker on the inside lid. The navy-blue lining shows a few items peeking through, including a folded scarf and a charger cable. I’d love to help reunite it with its owner—if this is yours, share a couple of identifying details and we can meet up somewhere nearby.
Black Michael Kors handbag with red tassel
I was out running errands yesterday afternoon and I think I dropped my black Michael Kors handbag somewhere near the Starbucks on Main Street in downtown Winston-Salem around 3pm. It's in pretty good shape, black pebbled leather with a red tassel on the zipper pull, a small silver MK logo, and an interior black satin lining. Inside I have my wallet, a faded photo of my grandmother, and a key fob with initials 'AL' that I engraved years ago—the sentimental stuff is the real worry here. If anyone found it, please let me know — I really need it back; it was a gift and contains keepsakes that mean a lot to me.
Found blue Yamaha snare drum behind Central Library
I found a blue Yamaha snare drum this afternoon around 4pm behind the Winston-Salem Central Library on West Fifth Street. It's a 14x6.5 inch model, blue lacquer with some scuffs and silver hardware. Inside the shell there's a small sticker with the initials 'LJ' and a faint dent near the rim. If you think it might be yours, describe the sticker and size and we can meet downtown to return it.
Found 1TB external hard drive near Benton Convention Center
I found a slim silver external hard drive (1TB) on the sidewalk behind the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem this morning around 9:15am. It's in a black fabric sleeve with a blue logo sticker on the back and a red USB-C cable still attached. The drive looks a bit dusty but otherwise intact, no cracks. There's a white sticker that reads 'Travel Tech' with a tiny cartoon rocket. I know how stressful it is to lose work files, so I'd love to get this back to its owner—if you're missing it, send me a message with any identifying details like the wallpaper or a specific file name to verify. We can arrange pickup near the Coffee Lab on 4th Street.
Black leather briefcase found near Benton Convention Center
Found a black leather Samsonite briefcase this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Benton Convention Center on West 5th Street, downtown Winston-Salem. It's medium-sized, with a few scuffs on the corners and a small scratch on the front; the interior lining is gray and holds a USB drive, a few papers, and a blue notepad with the initials 'LS' in ink. One distinctive feature is a red Samsonite tag on the zipper pull and a tiny dent on the bottom edge. If this belongs to you, please get in touch—I’d be happy to return it to its owner and I know how important a briefcase can be.
Gray tabby cat with pink collar and bell
I lost my gray tabby cat yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Trade Street in downtown Winston-Salem. She's about 9 pounds, short-haired, with a pink collar and a tiny silver bell, and there's a white heart-shaped patch on her chest. She has a slight limp on her left hind leg from an old injury, and she’s usually friendly once she warms up. This cat means the world to me—she's been a rescue with sentimental value, and I’d be devastated to lose her. If anyone spots her wandering around the Market Street and Trade Street area, please text me or email me; I’d be incredibly grateful to get her back.