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

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Recent reports in Binghamton

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Compact 25-key MIDI keyboard controller, black

I found a compact black 25-key MIDI keyboard controller this afternoon around 4:15pm on Court Street, near the Broome County Courthouse entrance. It's tucked in a black neoprene sleeve with a bright orange zipper and a small white sticker that reads 'Studio 88' on the sleeve. The device looks lightly used, with a USB-C port and two tiny knobs labeled 'Pitch' and 'Mod.' If the owner sees this, I’d really like to get it back; I can meet downtown or leave it with a local shop for easy pickup. I'll keep it safe until claimed.

Binghamton about 1 month ago

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Gray tabby cat with pink collar and white paws

Found a gray tabby cat this afternoon around 3:40pm outside the Forum Theatre on Chenango Street in downtown Binghamton. It has white paws, a pink collar with a tiny bell, and a small scar above its left eyebrow. The cat let me approach after I spoke softly, and it actually nuzzled my hand when I called its name. It trotted a short ways toward Court Street before pausing by a bakery and then heading into an alley, clearly used to people. It seems well-fed and clean, so I think it's someone's pet who wandered off. If this matches your cat, share a distinguishing detail (like the collar or scar) so we can arrange a safe meetup near the Forum.

Binghamton about 1 month ago

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Oak coffee table found near Forum Theatre

I found a small oak coffee table this afternoon around 2:30pm behind the Forum Theatre on Main Street in downtown Binghamton. It's about 3 feet long, 1.5 feet wide, with a light natural finish and two shallow drawers with brass handles. There's a tiny dent on the front edge and a pencil-drawn star on the underside of the top as a unique marker. I figured someone might be missing it after last night's rain; it looks like it was recently moved from a living room and could use a home. If it's yours, I'm happy to return it—just message me here so we can figure out the best way to reunite it.

Binghamton about 1 month ago

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Black wireless earbuds in gray charging case

I found a pair of black wireless earbuds in a gray charging case this afternoon around 2:15pm near the NYSEG Stadium parking lot on Court Street in Binghamton. The case has a small scratch on the bottom left and a red sticker with the initials 'AC' on the lid; one earbud also has a slight dent. They seem to work when I tested them briefly, and the ear tips are still intact. If these belong to you, send me a message here and we can arrange a safe meetup to return them to their owner in downtown Binghamton. I know these little things can be important to someone, and I hope to get them back to their owner soon.

Binghamton 2 months ago

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White Keurig-style coffee maker found near Main Street

I found a white Keurig-style single-serve coffee maker this afternoon, around 4:15pm, sitting on the curb outside the CVS on Main Street in Downtown Binghamton. It's a compact 1-cup model with a shiny stainless steel drip tray and a blue heart sticker on the side. The power cord is wrapped neatly, and there's a small dent near the knob on the front. It looks recently used but clean. I'm hoping to reunite it with its owner—if you know this coffee maker and can tell me the exact model name and the mug color you usually use with it, drop me a message with those details.

Binghamton 4 months ago

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White digital thermometer with blue sleeve

I found a small white digital thermometer this afternoon around 2:45pm in front of the Broome County Courthouse on Court Street, downtown Binghamton. It’s about 6 inches long and tucked into a light blue silicone sleeve with a tiny red heart sticker on the strap—looks gently used, no cracks. The display is clear and the unit seems clean; I tested it quickly and it read a normal temperature when I checked. Health items like this are important, and I’d be happy to get it back to its owner—if you’re nearby, I can meet somewhere safe to return it.

Binghamton 4 months ago