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Found an item? Your responsibilities

What to do when you find someone else's property — your responsibilities and how to return it safely.

Found something in Aberdeen? Handling it responsibly protects both you and the owner. Rules vary by location, but the principles are consistent.

  1. Make a reasonable effort to find the owner. Check for ID, contact details, or anything that identifies who it belongs to.
  2. Don't assume it's yours to keep. Keeping found property without trying to return it can have legal consequences. When in doubt, hand it in.
  3. Hand valuables to the authorities. Report significant or high-value finds to the police non-emergency line for Aberdeen; they'll log it and may issue a reference.
  4. Store it safely. Keep the item secure and unchanged while you try to return it.
  5. Post a found listing. Add a found-item listing for Aberdeen with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

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Recent reports in Aberdeen

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Found photographs in Aberdeen

While walking along Union Street this morning around 9:40 AM, I found a weathered envelope tucked beneath a bench near His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen. Inside are old photographs—portraits and family shots from what looks like the 1970s, with a note on the back reading 'Andersons, 1973.' I know how precious such photos are, so I kept them safe and would love to see them returned to their rightful owner. If these look familiar, please reach out through the site and we can arrange to reunite them with the family before the day is out.

Union Street near His Majesty’s Theatre 17 days ago
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White rescue inhaler near Union Street

I found a white rescue inhaler with a red cap this afternoon around 3:20pm by the Bon Accord Centre entrance on Union Street, Aberdeen. It lives in a light blue soft case with a small tear at the zipper and a tiny snowflake charm on the pull. It looks recently used but still seems functional, and I grabbed it because inhalers are essential and someone might really need it. If this sounds like yours, drop a message in the app and we can arrange a safe pickup near Union Terrace Gardens.

Aberdeen about 1 month ago
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Black Anker PowerCore 10000 with red USB-C cable

I found a black Anker PowerCore 10000 portable charger this afternoon around 2:15pm on Union Street, just outside the Bon Accord Centre entrance in Aberdeen. It’s in good condition, with a faint scratch along the top edge and a braided red USB-C cable still attached. The unit is about the size of my palm and fits easily in a pocket, which is why it ended up on the pavement near the street vendor carts. The bottom panel is engraved with the initials 'LH', which might help the owner identify it. I’d be glad to get it back to its rightful owner—if this sounds like yours, we can arrange a quick handoff at a convenient Aberdeen spot.

Aberdeen about 2 months ago
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Red Nike running shoes found near Union Street, Aberdeen

I found a pair of red Nike running shoes this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Bon Accord Centre on Union Street in Aberdeen. They're women's size UK 7, with a red mesh upper, white swoosh, and a slightly scuffed white sole. A tiny blue stitched heart sits on the inner side of the left shoe, and there’s a small reflective tag on the tongue that catches light when you tilt them. They look clean overall but there’s a bit of mud on the soles from the curbside puddle near the bus stop. If these belong to you, DM me and we can arrange a quick handover near Union Street or the nearby train station.

Aberdeen 2 months ago
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Navy scarf with silver compass pin

I found a navy blue wool scarf this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Bon Accord Centre on Union Street, Aberdeen. It's a fairly long scarf, about 180 cm, with a subtle herringbone weave and a small silver compass-shaped pin sewn onto the end. The scarf looks pretty new, no stains, just a couple of loose threads along the edge. If it's yours, tell me something unique about it or where you bought it so I can confirm it's yours and get it back to you.

Aberdeen 3 months ago
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Silver ring with sapphire found near Union Street

I found a ring this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Bon Accord Centre on Union Street in Aberdeen. It's a silver ring, slender and about a size 7, with a small blue sapphire set in a simple bezel. The band has a brushed finish and there's a tiny heart engraving on the inside. It looks recently worn but in decent condition. I really hope to help the owner get it back; it seems like it might have sentimental value.

Aberdeen 5 months ago