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

Helpful resources for Brighton

Recent reports in Brighton

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Handheld and console found in Brighton.

I was strolling along Madeira Drive, Brighton, at 4:30 PM on Saturday when I found a handheld console and a separate handheld device tucked beneath a bench near the Brighton Pier. The devices looked recently dropped, still powered, with a few stickers and a light scratch on one screen. I picked them up and kept them in my bag, hoping the owner would see this and come forward through the site. They seemed cared-for, suggesting whoever owns them is perhaps anxious to have them back before the next game session.

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near the Brighton Pier 9 days ago
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Found microwaves near Brighton Pier.

I was walking along Madeira Drive by the Brighton i360 at about 7:30 pm yesterday when I spotted two microwaves stacked in a bright blue crate by a wooden bench on the seafront. The power cords were tangled, and a white sticker on the back read 'Microwave 800W.' There wasn't anyone nearby, so I picked them up and brought them here to help the owner get them back. I know how easy it is to forget a kitchen gadget in the bustle of a day out in Brighton, and I felt relieved to do the right thing. I hope this helps someone recognize their gear and claim it soon.

outside the i360 on Madeira Drive 19 days ago
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Found GPS device on Brighton seafront near Palace Pier

I found a GPS device on the Brighton seafront near the Palace Pier at about 11:15 this morning. It was half-buried in the pebbles beside a blue puffer jacket, the screen flickering with a map and a contact sticker that reads 'Alex.' I picked it up, wiped off the salt spray, and checked the only visible label—a pink wrist strap with a name partial. It looks clearly used for outdoor biking or running. I left it with the lifeguard hut for safety, hoping the owner will spot this listing and claim it. It would mean a lot to them to have it back, given all the times it logged on routes along the coast.

Brighton seafront near the Palace Pier 29 days ago
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Found sheet music near Brighton Pavilion.

Yesterday at 3:40 pm I found a folder of sheet music tucked behind a bench by the Brighton Dome. The pages are a bit crumpled and there is a pencil mark at the top, as if someone had been working through a recital piece. I brought it to the front desk at the Brighton Library to keep it safe, hoping the owner would recognize the music. It felt like a small piece of someone's practice and nerves before a show, left behind in the sea breeze. If this belongs to you, it's safe here until it's claimed.

near the Brighton Pavilion about 1 month ago
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Found concert ticket near Brighton Pier with VIP stamp

I found a concert ticket this afternoon around 3:15pm on the pavement outside the Brighton Palace Pier, just by the West Street entrance. It's a standard white ticket with blue text and a small gold VIP stamp in the corner. The print includes Row B, Seat 24 and the barcode is still readable, though the bottom edge is a bit creased. There's a tiny red VIP sticker stuck on it, which should be easy to spot. It mentions a show at Concorde 2 this Friday night. I hate the thought of someone missing it, so hopefully this helps them claim it back.

Brighton about 2 months ago
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Novation Launchpad Mini MIDI controller found in Brighton

Found a black Novation Launchpad Mini MIDI controller this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Brighton Dome on New Road. It's compact, about the size of a paperback, with an 8x8 grid of blue LEDs and a couple of light scratches along the corner. There's a tiny orange sticker on the back that says "Brighton Music Lab" and a blue silicone skin wrapped around it to protect the edges. It clearly belonged to someone who uses it for gigs or rehearsals, and I'd hate for it to get lost again. If this sounds like yours, drop me a line with the sticker detail or the exact pattern on the LED grid.

Brighton 3 months ago