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

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Recent reports in Dundee

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Found sports equipment near V&A Dundee

On Tuesday, around 4:15 p.m., I was walking along Riverside Walk by the V&A Dundee when I spotted a big, weather-stained bag stuffed with assorted sports gear: a football, two tennis rackets, a water bottle, and a dusty gym bag. I checked for a name tag, but nothing obvious. It looked like someone had left it behind after a weekend game by the river. I carried it to the City Council’s lost-and-found desk and explained what I found, hoping its owner would recover it soon. It felt like the right thing to do, and I didn’t want those items to go wandering again.

near V&A Dundee, Riverside Walk 7 days ago
Found boomerang keytag near Bridgeview Station found R

Found boomerang keytag near Bridgeview Station

Australian Boomerang Keytag Found at Riverside Drive near Bridgeview Station

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Dundee 19 days ago
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Found radios near V&A Dundee

I was walking along Dock Street by the river at 7:25 p.m. last Friday when I spotted two radios resting on a bench near the V&A Dundee. The cases are dusty from rain, with a couple of stickers from a local community club on the back. One has a small dent in the corner, the other’s dial sticks a little when you turn it, but both seem to still work. I picked them up and dropped them at the security desk just inside City Square, hoping they’ll find their way back to whoever owns them. It felt right to pick them up and not leave them out in the elements.

near V&A Dundee, Dock Street about 2 months ago
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Navy parka with faux fur hood found in Dundee

I found a navy parka jacket with a faux fur hood this afternoon around 2:15pm along Riverside Walk near the V&A Dundee. It's a mid-length coat, a bit worn at the cuffs but still warm, with two large front pockets and a bright orange lining that peeks out when I unzip it. The hood has a light brown faux fur trim, and there's a small inner pocket with faint initials 'AS' stitched on the tag—that's the most unique detail I can spot. It looks recently worn and seems to have sentimental value, maybe a gift or favorite winter coat. If this sounds like yours, mention the initials on the inner tag to verify.

Dundee about 2 months ago
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Leopard gecko found near V&A Dundee

I found a leopard gecko this afternoon around 3:15pm, dashing along the sun-warmed pavement by Riverside Drive outside the V&A Dundee. It's about 4 inches long from snout to tail, yellow-tan with bold brown spots, and the tail is a touch lighter at the tip. There’s a small white patch under its chin and a tiny scar on the base of its left hind toe from a shed. It seemed a bit stressed but otherwise healthy, so I kept it in a ventilated tote with a soft towel to stay nearby and calm it. If this sounds like yours, please share a distinctive detail about your gecko (name, coat pattern, or that toe scar) so we can confirm and arrange a safe handover near the boardwalk by the V&A Dundee.

Dundee about 2 months ago
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Blue reflective dog harness with paw-tag

I found a blue reflective dog harness this afternoon around 2:15pm near the V&A Dundee on Riverside Esplanade by Dock Street. It's nylon, size medium, with lime-green stitching and a small circular metal ID tag engraved with the name 'Milo' plus a tiny purple paw print sticker on the strap. The buckle works smoothly, and there are a few scuffs from use, but it's in decent shape. I know it can be stressful to lose a pet accessory, and I really hope Milo's owner sees this. If this is yours, email me the name on the tag and the stitching color to confirm ownership, and we can sort it out in Dundee.

Dundee about 2 months ago