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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 Atlanta? 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 Atlanta; 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 Atlanta with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

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Recent reports in Atlanta

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Found Nintendo Switch with neon Joy-Cons in black case

I found a Nintendo Switch this afternoon around 2:15pm near Centennial Olympic Park, outside the CNN Center on Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW. It's a Nintendo Switch with neon red and blue Joy-Cons, tucked into a black silicone case with a small star sticker on the back. The screen has a light scratch and there’s a cracked screen protector, plus a bright blue grip on the left Joy-Con. I left it at the CNN Center security desk so the owner can ID it by the sticker and roughly when you last played it; I know how much these mean to a gamer and I’m hoping to get it back to its owner soon.

Atlanta about 1 month ago
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Found silver Seiko watch with blue strap

I found a silver Seiko watch this morning around 10:15am in the parking lot behind Ponce City Market along the BeltLine in Atlanta. The watch has a stainless steel 42mm case, black dial with white markers, and a blue fabric strap. There's a small scratch on the bezel at 2 o'clock and initials 'AL' engraved on the back. It seems in good working order, and I'm hoping to help the owner get it back.

Atlanta about 2 months ago
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Found iPhone 12 with mint green case

I found a digital iPhone 12 this morning around 9:15 am along the BeltLine Eastside Trail near Piedmont Park, right at the Monroe Drive/10th Street corner in Midtown Atlanta. It's in a mint green silicone case and has a cracked bottom edge; the screen shows a Braves wallpaper and a small cat sticker on the lock screen—pretty distinctive. I couldn't unlock it, so I couldn't call or message, but the device seems important and maybe sentimental. If you’re missing an iPhone 12 with that case, please reach out so I can get it back to you.

Atlanta 3 months ago
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Tan leather Kate Spade handbag near Ponce City Market

I found a tan leather Kate Spade handbag yesterday around 6pm, just outside Ponce City Market along the North Avenue entrance in Atlanta. It’s a medium-sized bag, pebble-grain leather with a gold-tone zipper and a small tassel. Inside is a blue polka-dot lining and there’s a tiny hummingbird enamel pin on the strap—hard to miss once you know to look for it. The bag seems well cared for but shows a couple of scuffs on the bottom corner. If this is yours, drop a note here and we can set up a safe meetup to return it.

Atlanta 3 months ago
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Found iPhone 12 Pro in lavender case behind Fox Theatre

I found this iPhone 12 Pro this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking deck behind the Fox Theatre on Peachtree Street NE, Midtown Atlanta. It's tucked in a lavender silicone case, with a small chip at the bottom left corner and a peeling screen protector that makes the edge look a bit rough. The screen lights up and shows a dog photo as the wallpaper, which might help the owner recognize it quickly. I didn’t try to unlock anything and I’ve kept it in a safe spot, hoping to get it back to its owner soon. If you’re the owner, message me here and we can arrange a safe pickup nearby.

Atlanta 4 months ago
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Found black leather bag with gold hardware near BeltLine

I found a black leather bag this afternoon around 1:45 PM along the BeltLine Eastside Trail near Ponce City Market in Atlanta. It's a medium-sized Coach bag, pebble-grain leather with gold hardware and a tan interior. Inside, there's a lipstick sample, a receipt from a local cafe, and a small fabric tag with the initials 'LM' embroidered on the lining. I'm holding onto it and hoping to reunite it with its owner—could be a daily work bag or a gift, so I want to hand it back to the right person as soon as possible.

Atlanta 4 months ago