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

Helpful resources for Broward County

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Recent reports in Broward County

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Found pins in Broward County

While strolling Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk on a sunny afternoon around 2:20 p.m., I found several Pins scattered near the water's edge. There are three enamel pins — one with a dolphin, one with a university crest, and another that looks like a city landmark. They looked like they belonged to someone who wears them on a backpack or jacket. I gathered them in a small pile and brought them to the Riverwalk kiosk, hoping the owner would recognize them. It felt strange to find pieces of someone's hobby, but also a small joy that they might be reunited.

near Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale 5 days ago

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FOUND: Sculptures in Broward County, Florida

Hi, I’m Hannah Reed. I found a set of sculptures in Broward County, Florida last night. Around 9:15 p.m. on Monday, I was walking along Las Olas Boulevard near the Broward County Library when a dusty tote with several sculptures rolled out from behind a bench and landed at my feet. They’re varied in size—one tall, one mid-sized, and a small ceramic piece—wrapped in tissue and a bit weathered from the rain. I picked them up and brought them to the site, hoping to reunite them with their owner. If this sounds like yours, please reply through the site so we can arrange a safe pickup.

near the Broward County Library, Fort Lauderdale 8 days ago

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Found work cases in Broward County, Florida

Today I found a set of work cases along the sidewalk outside the Broward County Courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale, around 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday. The cases are sturdy black aluminum with a red label, and inside I can see a drill, screwdrivers, and a notebook with a name written in permanent marker. I picked them up and walked them to the security desk nearby, hoping the owner will see this post and claim them. It felt reassuring to reconnect something useful with its owner here in Broward County.

near Broward County Courthouse, downtown Fort Lauderdale 22 days ago

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Found holiday decorations in Broward County

I was walking along Las Olas Boulevard in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, on Friday around 7:20 PM when I spotted a box of holiday decorations tucked behind a planter by the water taxi stop. There was a jumble of ornaments, ribbons, and lights, all smelling faintly of pine and rain. I figured someone must be missing these after a neighborhood party, so I brought them to the local lost-and-found area to help reunite them with their owner. It felt good to do the right thing, even if it was a small gesture. They are now waiting for the rightful owner to claim them.

Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale about 2 months ago

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Found microwaves in Broward County, Florida, United States

I was taking a break behind a strip mall on Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday when I noticed two microwaves tucked behind a dumpster in the parking lot. The appliances look undamaged and clean, just a bit dusty from a long day in storage. I figured someone might be missing them, so I brought them to the building’s security desk for safekeeping until the owner steps forward. I’m posting here to help reunite them with the rightful owner—these aren’t mine to keep, and I’d hate to see them go to waste.

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behind the strip mall on Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 3 months ago

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Glucose meter kit found in teal pouch

Found a glucose meter kit this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind the Walgreens on US-1 (Federal Highway) near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Broward County. It's a small white glucose meter about the size of a palm, tucked into a teal zip pouch with a clear window. The pouch has a tiny pineapple sticker on the corner and a faint coffee smudge along the zipper. The kit includes a handful of test strips and appears gently used but in good condition. This seems important to someone who relies on it daily—if you recognize it, I’ll help get it back to you.

Broward County 4 months ago