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

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Recent reports in Daytona Beach

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Black satin tuxedo jacket with matching trousers

Found this morning around 7:15am in the parking lot behind the Ocean Center on Beach Street near the Boardwalk in Daytona Beach. It’s a black satin tuxedo jacket, size 42R, with shiny satin peak lapels, and a matching pair of trousers tucked in a garment bag. There’s a small gold cufflink in the jacket pocket and a subtle monogram 'LW' stitched on the inside lining. The suit looks well cared for, a little crease from sitting in the bag, but otherwise in great shape. I know this kind of formal wear can mean a lot to someone who has a special event, so I’d be glad to reunite it with its owner. Email [email protected] if this is yours and we’ll arrange a safe drop-off.

Daytona Beach about 1 month ago

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Gray Nike windbreaker jacket found near Daytona Beach Pier

Found a gray Nike windbreaker, size M, with a small pink zipper pull and an embroidered turtle on the inner sleeve. I found it this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Daytona Beach Boardwalk by the Pier on Atlantic Ave. The jacket looks barely worn, with a faint salt stain on the hem but otherwise in good condition. It seems like it might belong to someone who cares about it—it could mean a lot to the owner, especially if it was a gift or your go-to piece for chilly evenings. If this is yours, shoot me a message here with any distinguishing features or the brand/size, and we can arrange pickup nearby.

Daytona Beach about 2 months ago

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Blue hotel employee ID badge on red lanyard

Found a blue hotel employee ID badge this afternoon around 2:30pm near the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, at the entrance to Ocean Walk Shoppes on Atlantic Ave. It's a vertical plastic card on a red lanyard with a small palm-tree charm. The name printed on the badge is L. Haddad and it says Guest Services under the photo, with a subtle Sunset Bay Resort logo at the top. There's a light scratch along the bottom edge and a faint watermark across the photo area. It looks fairly new but the lanyard has a couple of stray threads. If this is yours, drop me a note and we can meet up near the Boardwalk to return it.

Daytona Beach 2 months ago

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Navy knit beanie with seashell charm

I found a navy blue knit beanie this afternoon around 4pm near the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier. It's a medium-weight acrylic cap with a small white seashell charm stitched on the cuff and a faint tide-mark stain on the inside lining. The tag says Coastal Co., and the yarn shows a little pilling from frequent wear. It feels like it belongs to someone who spends a lot of time on the beach, and I figured it’d be best to post it here in case its owner is looking for it. If this sounds like yours, we can meet up near the Boardwalk or Ocean Walk Shoppes to swap it back.

Daytona Beach 3 months ago

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Black Samsonite suitcase with red interior tag

I found a black Samsonite suitcase this afternoon around 4:15pm behind the Ocean Center valet area near the Daytona Beach Boardwalk. It's a 28-inch hard-shell spinner in good condition except for a couple of scuffs on the front corner. Inside, there's a bright blue lining and a luggage tag with the initials 'A.R.' on the outside. I felt relieved to spot the owner's name tag and want to help reunite it with its owner. If you're the owner, we can meet near the Daytona Beach Pier or at the Boardwalk Information Center to grab it.

Daytona Beach 3 months ago

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Blue Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 camera found

I found a blue Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 camera with a white strap this afternoon around 2:15pm along the Daytona Beach Boardwalk near the Bandshell and Ocean Center entrance. It's in good working condition, with a small scratch on the top edge and a tiny sticker with the initials 'A.J.' on the bottom plate. The film compartment still has a pack inside, and there's a faint travel sticker from a prior trip. I know how personal a camera can be, and I'd really like to get it back to its owner. If this sounds like yours, please describe the missing film pack or the strap color and I'll arrange a meetup near the Boardwalk.

Daytona Beach 5 months ago