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

Helpful resources for Bowling Green

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Recent reports in Bowling Green

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Found: Two paintings near Fountain Square Park

I was heading back to my studio on East Main Street at 4:10 PM last Saturday when I spotted two paintings leaning against a bench behind Fountain Square Park. The frames are a little scuffed, but the colors pop—the golden Kentucky sunset and a moody blue street scene with neon reflections. I checked for a name and found nothing obvious, so I picked them up and kept them safe while I tried to figure out who they belong to. It felt right to help return someone’s art, and the small wave of relief I felt when a passerby asked about them reminded me why these little mysteries matter.

near Fountain Square Park, downtown Bowling Green 2 days ago

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found pins in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Hi, I’m Chloe Bennett. I found a small stash of pins near Fountain Square Park on State Street in Bowling Green around 11:15 a.m. today. They’re a mix of local sports pins and souvenir pins, all scattered on the sidewalk like someone dropped them during a stroll. I picked them up and held onto them, hoping to reunite them with their owner soon. If these pins belong to you, think back to that corner by the fountain and the weather this morning in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States.

near Fountain Square Park, Bowling Green 9 days ago

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Ring found in restaurant ladies' room

Ring found in ladies room at Frisch’s restaurant at 1006 N. Main St, Bowling Green. If you lost this item you can email me with the description for a prompt return.

Bowling Green about 1 month ago

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Found: small silver Anker Bluetooth speaker near Fountain Square

I found a small silver Anker Bluetooth speaker this afternoon around 3:15pm near Fountain Square Park on Main Street in Bowling Green, KY. It’s palm-sized, with a slightly dented corner and a faded blue sticker on the bottom showing the initials 'S.T.'. The outer case is a little scuffed but it powers on when I tested it briefly and connected to my phone. If you’re the owner or know who it belongs to, message me in the app so we can arrange a safe handoff.

Bowling Green 5 months ago

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Black Anker wireless earbuds charging case

I found a black Anker Soundcore wireless earbuds charging case this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the public library on Main Street in Bowling Green. The case is in good shape but has a small dent on the bottom edge and a faded blue sticker with the initials 'BG' on the back. It appears to hold two earbuds, and there’s a tiny scratch near the USB-C port. I’m happy to return it to the owner—please tell me the exact model or describe the sticker color and the scratch, and I’ll meet you near the library to hand it over.

Bowling Green 6 months ago

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Red knitted scarf with snowflake pattern.

I found a red knitted scarf this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Corvette Museum on Corvette Drive in Bowling Green. It's a thick, cozy scarf about six feet long, with a white snowflake pattern near the ends and the initials 'M.J.' stitched in white thread. The scarf is in good condition, just a little wrinkled from being tucked into a tote bag. If this sounds like yours, drop me a note here and we can figure out pickup.

Bowling Green 6 months ago