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

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Recent reports in Bath

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Found: drones near Pulteney Bridge, Bath

Yesterday at 6:45 pm, I was strolling along the River Avon by Pulteney Bridge in Bath when I found a drone tangled in a hedge just outside the bridge's steps. It has a black carry case and pink propeller guards. It's not mine, and I felt a sudden responsibility to help reconnect it with its owner. I kept the drone safe and left a note here so the rightful owner can identify it if they see this.

Pulteney Bridge, Bath 4 days ago
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FOUND shopping bags near Bath Abbey, Bath

I found these shopping bags outside Bath Abbey on Milsom Street at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, 20 June. They were stacked against the stone wall outside a closed coffee shop, a pink ribbon tying one bag shut and a spare receipt peeking out. Inside appeared to be groceries and a folded map, nothing hazardous. I slid the bags onto the doorstep of a nearby charity shop so they’d be easy to spot by whoever returns later. It felt like a small, ordinary moment of kindness in the bustle of Bath, and I’m glad someone else can reclaim them.

near Bath Abbey, Milsom Street 8 days ago
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Found guitars near Bath Abbey.

Yesterday at 7:40 PM, I found two guitars leaning against a wall near Bath Abbey, Bath, United Kingdom. The lighter wood bore a couple of nicks from travel, and one guitar wore a sticker that read Indigo. A frayed strap hung from the other, and the strings carried that road-worn vibe. I left the guitars with a note at the church entrance and hoped the owner would recognize them when they pass by.

Outside Bath Abbey, near the Roman Baths 11 days ago
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Found swimsuit near Pulteney Bridge

I was strolling along Pulteney Bridge in Bath around 7:15 pm on Sunday when I spotted a turquoise swimsuit tucked beneath a bench by the River Avon. I picked it up and carried it toward the Bath Spa area hoping to find a lost-and-found desk or a staff member who could help. The fabric is a little creased from the walk, and the chlorine scent still clings to it, a small reminder of a day by the pool. I imagine the owner might be frantic and relieved to see this post; I hope you see it and reclaim your suit soon.

near Pulteney Bridge, Bath 16 days ago
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Found document holders near Bath Abbey

I found these document holders this morning, around 11:15, on the pavement outside the Bath Spa Tourist Office near Pulteney Bridge. They’re slim folders, one brown leather and two black fabric, held together by a blue elastic that’s a touch stretched. Inside there’s a loose sheet with a faint logo, but no name or contact details. I felt a little anxious standing there—papers matter to someone—and I kept them safe, hoping the owner will recognize them when they see this listing.

near Bath Abbey, by Pulteney Bridge 28 days ago
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FOUND: Chargers near Pulteney Bridge

I found a tangle of phone chargers tucked behind a bench near Pulteney Bridge around 4:15 this afternoon along the River Avon. The cords looked muddy from the rain, but they were clearly someone’s, so I picked them up and checked for a name tag. I handed them in at Bath Spa Station with a short note, hoping the owner would see this listing and recognise the chargers by the white label on one brick-red cable. That moment of realizing a lost item might be out there is always a little gut-punch, but I’m glad to help someone get their stuff back.

near the Roman Baths about 1 month ago