lostandfound.io
Lost

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 Derby? Handling it responsibly protects both you and the owner. Rules vary by location, but the principles are consistent.

  1. Make a reasonable effort to find the owner. Check for ID, contact details, or anything that identifies who it belongs to.
  2. 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.
  3. Hand valuables to the authorities. Report significant or high-value finds to the police non-emergency line for Derby; they'll log it and may issue a reference.
  4. Store it safely. Keep the item secure and unchanged while you try to return it.
  5. Post a found listing. Add a found-item listing for Derby with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

Helpful resources for Derby

Recent reports in Derby

found G

Found holiday decorations in Derby

On Friday at 7:25 PM, I found a tote of holiday decorations behind Derby Market Hall. The tinsel glinted under the streetlight, and a red ribbon poked from a dusty box. I carried the tote to the Market Hall security desk, hoping the owner would see this and claim it. It felt warm to do the right thing, a small moment of cheer for someone who might be missing their festive bits after a long day. I imagine the decorations brightening a living room again, and that thought kept me hopeful.

near Derby Market Hall 14 days ago
found P

Blue queen duvet cover with white floral pattern

I found a blue queen-size duvet cover set this morning around 7:30am on the pavement outside Market Hall on Victoria Street, Derby. The fabric feels like soft microfiber, deep cobalt blue, with a clean white floral pattern along the edges and a brass zipper that works smoothly. There’s a tiny coffee stain near the bottom hem and the inner tag bears the initials 'MP'—two distinguishing marks I figured might help the owner. It’s in good condition overall, just wrinkled from the stroll; I’d love to get it back to its rightful owner.

Derby about 1 month ago
found P

Found neon Nike running jacket, size M

I found a neon yellow Nike running jacket this afternoon around 2:45pm outside the Derbion entrance on Victoria Street, Derby. It's a size M, mostly in good condition with a few muddy splashes from the rain, black zip, and a reflective Nike swoosh on the chest. There’s a lime-green carabiner-style key clip attached to the zipper pull and a small tear near the left cuff—easy to spot and unique. If you lost it, please reach out and I’ll help get it back; I hope the owner sees this soon.

Derby 2 months ago
found A

Found red passport holder with blue zipper pull

I found a red faux-leather passport holder this afternoon around 3:15pm, tucked under a bench near Derby Train Station on Midland Road. It’s small, about the size of a paperback, with a worn scuff on the bottom edge and a bright blue airplane-shaped zipper pull that really stands out. Inside there are a few travel cards and a folded itinerary with a handwritten name in pen. It looks like it was recently used and probably holds sentimental value for the owner—I'd love to get it back to them.

Derby 3 months ago
found P

Nintendo Switch with neon Joy-Cons and case

I found a Nintendo Switch with neon red and blue Joy-Cons, tucked inside a black silicone case with a small dragon sticker on the back. I found it yesterday around 3pm outside the Derby Market Hall on St Peter's Street, just near the Derby Cathedral. The console looks well-loved but in good working order, and there’s a white dock plus a blue carry pouch inside the case. The screen has a couple of tiny scratches, nothing major. I don’t know who it belongs to, and I’d really like to help reunite it with its owner.

Derby 3 months ago
found A

Blue reflective dog harness with paw-tag

I found a blue reflective dog harness this afternoon around 4:10pm outside the Derby Market Hall on Market Street. It's a medium nylon harness, bright cobalt blue with neon-green stitching, and a small red heart-shaped ID tag engraved 'MILO' on the back buckle. The whole thing is in decent condition, just a little dirt from the pavement. I know these harnesses help a dog stay visible at dusk, and I'd love to see the owner reclaim it—if you recognize the tag or the look of the harness, swing by near Market Hall and we can sort it out.

Derby 4 months ago