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

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Recent reports in Eastern CO

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found travel visas in Eastern Colorado

I found travel visas this morning around 11:15 a.m. on Main Street in Burlington, Colorado, in the eastern plains. The papers were tucked behind a bulletin board outside the Kit Carson County Courthouse. They bear stamps and small photos, a stark reminder of how important these documents are. I kept them in a protective envelope on my desk for safekeeping until someone recognizes them. I hope they find their way back to their owner through the right channels.

Kit Carson County Courthouse, Main Street, Burlington 10 days ago

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Blue Anker power bank with red A1 sticker

I found a blue Anker 10000mAh portable charger this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Walmart on Main Street in Sterling, CO. It's in decent shape with a few light scratches on the shell and a small dent on the bottom corner. The top edge has a bright red sticker with 'A1' written on it, which I figured would help identify the owner. It still powers up and delivers a solid charge, so I figured someone might be missing it. If this is yours, describe the A1 sticker and the last charge you recall, or any distinctive features like the case texture.

Eastern CO about 2 months ago

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Navy tuxedo jacket with satin lapels

I found a navy tuxedo jacket with black satin lapels, plus matching trousers, in a garment bag this afternoon around 3pm behind the East Side Plaza on Main Street in Sterling, CO. The jacket is a size 40R, likely Calvin Klein, with a small copper lapel pin in the shape of a bow and a faint crease from being tucked into the bag. Inside pocket there's a lavender handkerchief with initials 'DP' embroidered—definitely a personal touch. It seems someone was getting ready for a formal event, and I know how stressful losing something like this can; I’d really like to help the owner get it back.

Eastern CO about 2 months ago

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Found mid-century coffee table with drawer

I found this coffee table this afternoon around 3:20 pm outside Eastgate Market on Main Street in Sterling, CO (Eastern CO). It's a mid-century walnut table, about 42 inches long, with one shallow drawer and a brass knob. The finish has a few sun-bleached spots and a couple of light scratches along the edge. On the underside I spotted a small pencil mark 'JD' and a faint coffee-ring stain on the top. The legs are sturdy and it has a clean, minimalist vibe that stood out among nearby furniture. If this belongs to someone, I’d really like to help get it back—please message me with a distinguishing mark or a photo so we can arrange pickup.

Eastern CO 5 months ago

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Found Dell XPS 13 laptop + charger

I found a silver Dell XPS 13 laptop this afternoon around 2:50pm in the parking lot behind the Safeway on Main Street in Eastern CO. It’s in pretty good condition, with a clean lid and a bright blue silicone keyboard cover that really pops. There’s a small dent on the top-left corner and a blue sticker on the bottom edge with the initials 'JR'. It came with a black laptop sleeve and a white USB-C charger tucked inside. If this belongs to you, drop me a message here with a detail that only you would know about your device so I can confirm it’s yours.

Eastern CO 6 months ago

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Found a friendly golden retriever dog without a collar near the park in Eastern Colorado.

We found a golden retriever wandering near the park in Eastern CO this afternoon. She was very friendly and seemed lost, with no collar and no tags. We've started calling her Bella, and she's been great company since we brought her home. We really hope to reunite her with her rightful owner!

Park, Eastern Colorado, United States 8 months ago