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

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Recent reports in Denver

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Found radios in Denver, CO.

I was walking along the 16th Street Mall near Union Station this morning around 10:45 a.m., when a pair of portable radios rolled out from under a bench and caught my eye. They’re a bit dusty, black plastic with scuffed edges and a tangle of cords. I picked them up, checked for a note, and decided to post them here instead of leaving them behind in case someone is missing them. If the owner recognizes the make and model, this is likely yours.

near Union Station, downtown Denver about 12 hours ago

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Found holiday decorations near Union Station

On Tuesday at 7:15 pm, I found a tote of holiday decorations tucked behind a bench along the 16th Street Mall, near Union Station in Denver. The contents spill out: red-and-green ornaments, a string of warm fairy lights, a pine-scented sachet, and a small wooden 'Season's Greetings' sign. I left the tote on the bench while I scanned for a label or owner, watching the crowd drift by in the winter air. They looked like someone was getting ready for a festive display, and I felt a little tug for the person who lost them. I hope they find their rightful owner soon.

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16th Street Mall near Union Station, Denver 3 days ago

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Found: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) in white case

I found a pair of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Denver Pavilions, at the entrance to the 16th Street Mall on Market Street. The white charging case has a small dent on the lid and a faint coffee stain along the bottom edge. The left earbud shows a tiny scratch near the microphone, and one silicone tip is slightly yellowed from sunscreen. They were sitting on a bench by the tram stop, tucked inside a light gray carry case. If you’re missing yours, I can meet at the Pavilions to return them.

Denver about 2 months ago

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Found black leather wallet with gold monogram near Denver Pavilions

I found a black leather bifold wallet this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall. It's a bit worn along the edges but otherwise in decent shape. Inside, there's a small gold monogram 'K.R.' on the inner pocket and a photo of a beagle wearing a red collar tucked in the card slot. I also spotted a coffee-stained receipt from a local café. I figured someone in the busy area might be missing it, and I really want to help reunite it with its owner. If this belongs to you, please get in touch with me and verify the beagle photo or last four digits of the license to confirm.

Denver 4 months ago

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Navy knit scarf with leather tag found near Union Station

Found a navy knit scarf this afternoon around 4:15pm on the sidewalk outside Union Station, near the 16th Street Mall entrance in downtown Denver. It's a soft scarf, about 60 inches long and 8 inches wide, with a subtle burgundy edge and lightly frayed ends. A small brown leather tag is stitched into the hem with the initials 'KM', and there’s a tiny coffee stain near the corner that helps identify it. It's in decent condition and I figured someone might be missing it during a stroll downtown, so I’m keeping it safe here for now. If this is yours, tell me the initials on the tag and where you last remember wearing it.

Denver 5 months ago

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Found small brown hamster near 16th Street Mall park in Denver.

I found a small brown hamster wandering around in the park near the 16th Street Mall just yesterday. It's quite friendly and seems healthy, but has no collar or anything to identify its owner. I'm in the Denver area and would love to return it to its rightful owner if possible. Please reach out if you think this might be your pet!

16th Street Mall Park, Denver, CO, USA 7 months ago