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

Make a reasonable effort to find the owner. Check for ID, contact details, or anything that identifies who it belongs to.
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.
Hand valuables to the authorities. Report significant or high-value finds to the police non-emergency line for Augusta; they'll log it and may issue a reference.
Store it safely. Keep the item secure and unchanged while you try to return it.
Post a found listing. Add a found-item listing for Augusta with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

Helpful resources for Augusta

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Recent reports in Augusta

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FOUND photographs in Augusta, GA

Hi, I am Maya Hudson. I FOUND these photographs on Tuesday evening, tucked beneath a bench along Broad Street near the Augusta Riverwalk. They look like a family’s trip -- portraits of a lake or park, a few candid smiles, and a small ticket stub from a Masters-themed shop. It is clear they matter to someone, and I felt a twinge of relief for the owner at the thought of reclaiming memories. I hope returning them through the site helps.

near the Riverwalk gazebo, Broad Street, Augusta 11 days ago

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Found silver-tone earrings with heart engraving

Found a pair of silver-tone earrings this afternoon around 3:15 PM on Walton Way in Augusta, right outside the CVS. They are small hoop earrings, about 1.2 cm in diameter, with a delicate heart engraving on the inner edge. One earring has a tiny scratch near the post, but otherwise they are in decent condition. They looked special, like a gift someone would really hold onto, so I figured I should try to reunite them with their owner. If these are yours, tell me a detail I can confirm (where you last wore them or the engraving), and I’ll get them back to you.

Augusta 2 months ago

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Found cat: gray tabby with white paws, red collar

I found a cat this afternoon around 4:15pm behind the CVS on Walton Way in Augusta. It's a gray tabby, medium-sized with white paws and a tiny scar above its left eye. It was wearing a bright red collar with a little bell that jingles when it moves. The cat seemed friendly but a little skittish, so I gave it a few minutes of gentle reassurance before I left it by a tidy plant bed near the storefronts; I’d love to reunite it with its family. If this sounds like yours, please share a recent photo or distinguishing details, and we can arrange a safe meetup in downtown Augusta.

Augusta 2 months ago

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Blue Giro cycling helmet found near Augusta Riverwalk

I found a blue and black Giro cycling helmet this morning around 7:25am along the Riverwalk behind the Augusta Marriott on Broad Street. It’s a medium size with a bright lime-green chin strap and a white stripe across the front, a couple of scuffs on the shell from a fall but still solid. There’s a small scratch on the left side and a faint sticker inside that reads 'LILY'—a clue that could help identify the owner. It looks like it’s been worn, but it’s otherwise in decent shape and just needs a good home. If this is yours, drop a note here and we can set up a quick pickup near the Riverwalk.

Augusta 2 months ago

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Found: Hand-painted cobalt vase with gold trim

I found this hand-painted ceramic vase this afternoon around 2:15pm along the Riverwalk, near the Broad Street bridge by the Augusta Common. It's about 10 inches tall, cobalt blue glaze with red and white floral motifs and a delicate gold trim around the rim. The base has a small signature, like 'M. Rivera 2019', and there's a tiny chip on the outer edge that's barely noticeable when you hold it. I picked it up after noticing it was dropped near a bench by the fountain and tucked it onto the railing to keep it safe. If the owner sees this, I really hope they get it back; it looks special.

Augusta 2 months ago

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Grey tabby with white paws found near Riverwalk

I found a cat this afternoon around 4:15pm, wandering along Broad Street near the Riverwalk behind the Augusta Library. It’s a medium-sized gray tabby with white paws and a white bib, plus a tiny notch in its left ear. It wore a faded blue collar with a small gold bell, and it looked a bit hungry but was friendly when I approached. I sat with it for a few minutes, offered water, and it followed me briefly before slipping back toward the bushes. If this sounds like your cat, share details about the collar or any distinctive markings so we can get you reunited.

Augusta 4 months ago