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

Helpful resources for Brunswick

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Recent reports in Brunswick

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found microwaves behind Brunswick Town Center

Today, around 2:40 p.m., I spotted two microwaves stacked behind a loading dock at the Brunswick Town Center, in Brunswick, Georgia. They looked recently left behind, cords trailing and a dented exterior catching the sunlight on the pavement. I checked for any signage or notes but found nothing obvious, so I brought them here to help reunite them with their owner. The whole scene felt strangely cinematic—the kind of oddity you notice along the Historic Downtown Brunswick waterfront before the tide pulls in.

behind Brunswick Town Center, near the waterfront 12 days ago

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Black velvet evening gown with crystal-embellished belt

I found a black velvet evening gown this afternoon around 3:15pm, lying on the curb outside the Brunswick Town Hall on Park Street after a quick coffee stop. It's a floor-length gown with a subtle sheen, size M, and there's a detachable crystal-embellished belt at the waist that really catches the light. The tag says Elara Couture. Inside the lining, there’s a small gold seahorse embroidery near the seam and a tiny lipstick stain near the right hip pocket, which should help identify it. I don’t know who it belongs to, but it clearly belongs to someone heading to a formal event; I’d love to reunite it with its owner.

Brunswick about 2 months ago

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Black canvas tote with red zipper, found in Brunswick

I found a black canvas tote this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Brunswick Town Hall on Maine Street, near the corner with Park Row. It's a medium-sized bag, a little worn at the corners, with a bright red zipper pull and a small blue lobster keychain attached to the zipper. Inside there's a spiral notebook, a pink umbrella, and a faded photo tucked in a pocket. The bag feels like it's used daily and probably holds something meaningful to its owner; I'd love to see it back with you if you recognize it.

Brunswick 3 months ago

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Blue budgie with yellow chest and red leg band

Found a blue budgie this afternoon around 3:45pm near the Bowdoin College Library on Maine Street in Brunswick. It has a cobalt blue body, a pale yellow chest, and a tiny red leg band with the number 27. The bird stayed perched on a bench railing outside the campus bookstore as I walked by, chirping softly and looking a little hungry. I’m hoping to get it back to its owner, because it clearly belongs to someone who loves it.

Brunswick 3 months ago

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Red tambourine with blue dragon sticker

I found a red tambourine this afternoon around 3:15pm in the Brunswick Public Library parking lot behind Park Row. It's a 12-inch frame with a glossy red plastic rim, and the jingles are intact. There’s a small hairline crack near the grip and a blue dragon sticker near the edge. I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner—if you recognize it, tell me about the sticker and the crack to confirm.

Brunswick 4 months ago

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Silver bracelet with red heart charm found near Pleasant Street

I found a silver bracelet this afternoon around 3:15pm on Pleasant Street, right by the Brunswick Library area. It's a slim, shiny sterling-silver bracelet, about 7 inches long, with a small red enamel heart charm along the chain. The clasp is a simple lobster claw, and there's a tiny scratch near the clasp plus a faint initial 'N' engraved inside the curve. It's in good condition overall, just a bit worn from sidewalk wear. I figured someone out there is probably missing it, so I'm posting here in case it's theirs. If you recognize it, send me a message here and we can arrange a quick meet-up in Brunswick.

Brunswick 5 months ago