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

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Recent reports in Colorado Springs

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Found Work Cases in Colorado Springs

I found a set of work cases on a bench outside the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum this morning around 8:20 a.m., along Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The cases are black leather with a few scuffs, and a tag inside reads ACME Consulting; a laptop bag strap is peeking out. I didn’t see any documents, but I figured someone would be looking for them soon, so I kept them safe near the museum entrance. If you’re the owner, please check the site so we can get these back to you.

Outside the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Tejon St, downtown Colorado Springs 6 days ago

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Found ring near Bear Creek Park playground

Found ring near Bear Creek Park playground. Please provide details to prove ownership!

Colorado Springs 2 months ago

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Brass pocket compass in leather sleeve

Found a small brass pocket compass with a dark brown leather sleeve this afternoon around 4:15 pm in the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center parking lot on Gateway Road, Colorado Springs. It's about 2 inches across, with a bit of tarnish and a couple of tiny nicks along the rim. The leather sleeve is worn but still secure, and there's a back engraving of the initials 'P.K.' plus a tiny heart-shaped scratch on the front that's pretty distinctive. The compass still ticks when you move it, like it was recently used. If this belongs to someone, I’d be happy to arrange a safe pickup here in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs 2 months ago

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Found gray hamster with blue collar

I found a tiny gray hamster with a blue collar wandering under a parked cart near the Target on Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs this afternoon around 3:15. The little guy is grape-sized, with soft gray fur and a white belly, plus a blue collar with a tiny silver bell and a crescent-shaped white patch behind his left ear. He seemed a bit skittish at first, but settled in a spare hamster cage I keep for pet-sitting, nibbling a cucumber slice I offered. If this is your hamster, please reply here so we can arrange a safe meetup near Garden of the Gods Visitor Center or another convenient spot in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs 3 months ago

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Nike men's black swim shorts with white trim

I found a pair of Nike men's swim shorts this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Downtown YMCA on Platte Avenue in Colorado Springs. They're black with a crisp white side stripe, size M, and the drawstring is bright blue. The left leg has a small bleach spot and a tiny orange carabiner clipped to the belt loop from whoever left them. I figured someone must be missing them after a swim workout or a meetup at the pool across the street, so I’m posting here in case the owner sees it soon and can claim them.

Colorado Springs 3 months ago

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Red dog harness with reflective stripe and paw tag

Found a red nylon dog harness this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Whole Foods Market on Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs. It's a medium size, bright red with reflective stitching along the chest strap and a sturdy black plastic buckle. The leash ring shows a bit of wear and there’s a small paw-print charm sewn onto the strap near the D-ring. There isn’t any name tag or contact info visible. It looks well-loved and clean overall. If this belongs to your pup, send a note with your dog's name and where you last used it and I’ll get it back to you.

Colorado Springs 3 months ago