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

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Recent reports in Baltimore

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Black Sony ZV-E10 camera with red strap found

I found a black Sony ZV-E10 mirrorless camera this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Maryland Science Center at Inner Harbor in Baltimore. It’s in decent shape, a few surface scuffs on the body, and a cracked screen protector in the top-right corner, but the lens seems clean and the sensor looks fine. It’s tucked in a gray neoprene sleeve with a bright Baltimore Orioles sticker on the outside, and a red fabric wrist strap sticks out from the pocket—easy to spot. If this is yours, email me at [email protected] to arrange pickup.

Baltimore 26 days ago

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Black Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses found

I found a pair of black Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses this morning around 9am in the parking lot behind the Baltimore Convention Center off West Pratt Street. The frame is classic black plastic with a few scuffs on the corners, and there’s a tiny scratch on the left lens. Inside the right temple, someone etched the initials 'A.J.'—not mine, so it's a clear clue for the owner. They came with a light gray microfiber pouch with a faded Baltimore skyline print. I’d really like to get them back to their owner.

Baltimore 29 days ago

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Found Pandora charm bracelet with heart charms

Found! Pandora charm bracelet cord silver. Found near inner harbor/ harbor East in Baltimore, MD on Sun May 10, 2026. It has few heart and flower charms. It has a name on the heart charm and date(?) on the back of heart charm. Only return to whoever can correctly write the exact name and date on the heart charm, or other proof.

Baltimore about 1 month ago

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Blue compact umbrella with neon luggage tag

I found a blue compact travel umbrella this afternoon around 2:10pm near the Inner Harbor, by the tourist information center at Light Street and Pratt Street. It's about 8-9 inches folded, with a black wrist strap and a neon green luggage tag clipped to the strap. The canopy is a bright royal blue and there's a tiny scuff along the edge near the tip, but it still opens and closes smoothly. The luggage tag has initials 'JK' written in black marker, so I figured it could help the owner recognize it.

Baltimore about 1 month ago

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Found silver iPad Pro 11 near Inner Harbor

I found a silver iPad Pro 11 with a teal blue silicone case this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Barnes & Noble at the Inner Harbor on Pratt Street. It's a slim 11-inch tablet, and the screen is cracked on the bottom-right corner, with a small 'Baltimore Loves Arts' sticker on the back. It seems to boot up and connect to Wi‑Fi, so I didn’t wipe anything and figured it’s worth returning. If this belongs to you, email me at [email protected] and we can set up a time for pickup.

Baltimore 2 months ago

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Gray Nike running shoes found near Inner Harbor

I found a pair of gray Nike running shoes this afternoon around 4pm behind the Maryland Science Center at the Inner Harbor, along the promenade near the Rusty Scupper's entrance. They’re men’s size 9, in decent shape with a few scuffs on the toe and a neon lime-green swoosh that makes them easy to spot. One shoe has a small coffee stain on the inner heel, and the laces are a bit frayed from daily use. I figured someone might be missing them, so I’m posting here in case the owner recognizes the colors and that little badge on the tongue. If these are yours, tell me the exact shade of gray, the coffee stain detail, and your shoe size so we can arrange a meetup nearby Power Plant Live or the Inner Harbor.

Baltimore 3 months ago