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

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Recent reports in Duluth / Superior

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Found Wild and Domestic in Duluth / Superior

Found yesterday at 2:50 p.m. on a park bench near the Aerial Lift Bridge in Canal Park, Duluth / Superior, Minnesota, United States. It’s a paperback titled Wild and Domestic, with coffee stains along the margins and a frayed spine. I was walking along the lake with my dog when I spotted it resting in the sun, abandoned on the bench. It felt like the kind of thing a traveler would miss and leave behind, and I figured the rightful owner would want it back as much as I do. I’m glad someone honest picked it up and I hope it reaches the person who needs it.

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Canal Park, near Aerial Lift Bridge. 12 days ago

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Found xylophones near Canal Park, Duluth

I found two xylophones this morning while walking along Harbor Drive near Canal Park in Duluth. It was about 9:15 AM today, after a light dusting of snow, when they caught my eye lying on the sidewalk with a small bag containing two mallets tucked beside them. The wooden bars are bright with a few scuffs, and one bears a blue sticker. I don’t know who they belong to, but I’d really like to help reunite them with their owner. Please reach out through the site if these are yours.

Canal Park Lighthouse, Duluth 12 days ago

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Found bus tickets near Canal Park, Duluth

I found someone’s bus tickets today while I was waiting for the eastbound bus near Canal Park in Duluth around 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. The tickets were tucked beneath a bench by a lamppost, crumpled from rain and traffic, with a bold blue header and a few transit stamps still legible. They looked like something a hurried traveler would rely on, maybe a weekend trip to visit family or a friend across the state. I pictured the owner chasing after the bus as the doors closed, and I felt a surge of responsibility to do the right thing. I kept them safe and posted this listing in case they’re scanning.

bus stop near Canal Park, Duluth about 1 month ago

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Mid-century walnut coffee table with brass legs

I found a mid-century walnut coffee table this afternoon around 4:15 pm, tucked near the Fitger's complex on East Superior Street in Duluth. It’s about 40 inches long and 18 inches wide, with slender brass hairpin legs and a glass top over the wood. The finish is warm and shows a few scratches plus a faint water ring, and there’s a tiny chip on the underside edge that only shows when you flip it over. It looks sturdy, and I kept thinking someone might be missing it. If this is yours, email me at [email protected] and we’ll arrange a pickup.

Duluth / Superior 4 months ago

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12-inch stainless frying pan with red handle

Found a 12-inch stainless steel frying pan by Cuisinart with a bright red silicone handle cover. I found it yesterday around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Lake Superior Brewing Co on Harbor Drive, near Canal Park in Duluth. It's in pretty good condition, with a small heart-shaped scratch on the bottom and a barely worn handle grip, and I’m hoping the owner recognizes it. If this is yours, message me with identifying details like the brand stamp and any marks on the lid so I can get it back to you.

Duluth / Superior 4 months ago

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Silver flute found near Canal Park, Duluth

I found a silver Yamaha flute this afternoon around 3:15 pm, left on a bench near the Canal Park lighthouse and the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. It's a student-grade model, about 26 inches long, with a few tiny scratches along the foot joint. The lip plate is engraved with the initials 'ML', and the case is black with a red lining. Inside the case I found a cleaning rod and a folded blue cloth, which might help confirm ownership. If you're the owner, shoot me a quick photo of the lip plate engraving or the case to prove ownership and I'll get it back to you as soon as I can.

Duluth / Superior 5 months ago