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

Helpful resources for Eastern Kentucky

Nextdoor
Reach neighbors to return a found item

Recent reports in Eastern Kentucky

found M

Found Holiday Decorations near Morehead Walmart, Eastern Kentucky

I was loading groceries at the Morehead Walmart Supercenter in Eastern Kentucky when I spotted a bundle of Holiday Decorations behind a cart corral around 4:15 p.m. yesterday. There were glittering lights, a red ribbon, and a small blue tote with a label still visible. It looked like these were hastily left behind for a big family gathering, and I felt a little tug of responsibility to help. I picked them up, hoping the rightful owner would see this listing and claim their belongings through the site.

near the Walmart entrance, Morehead 10 days ago

found P

Navy blue Anker PowerCore charger found

I found a navy blue Anker PowerCore 10000 portable charger this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Pikeville Shopping Plaza on Main Street, EKY. It's about the size of a small paperback, matte finish, with a red USB-C cable still attached and a faded white sticker with the initials 'A12' on the bottom. A few scratches along the edge show it's been bouncing around in pockets or bags, but it powers up when I plugged it in for a quick test. The item is categorized under Electronics Accessories, and I'm hoping to reunite it with its owner—if you recognize it, we can figure out a safe meetup in downtown Pikeville.

Eastern Kentucky about 1 month ago

found A

Blue-gray Nike hoodie found near Walmart, London

I found this blue-gray Nike hoodie this afternoon around 3:15 behind the Walmart on Main Street in London, KY. It's a men's medium fleece hoodie, with a white Nike swoosh on the chest and bright orange drawstrings that really pop. There's a small coffee stain near the front pocket and a tiny frayed hole at the left cuff—easy to notice. Inside the tag it says 'M' and 'Nike', so size checks out. If this is yours, drop me a message and I can help get it back to you.

Eastern Kentucky about 1 month ago

found P

Small framed abstract landscape painting

I found a small framed abstract landscape painting this morning around 9:15 behind the EKU Student Center on University Avenue in Richmond. It’s a cool-toned scene with blues and greens, housed in a black wooden frame that’s a little scuffed with a thin gold lip. On the back, there’s a pencil note that reads 'J.K. 2013' and a faint coffee ring along the bottom edge. It looks well-made and welcoming, and I hope the owner sees this and can reclaim it. If this is yours, I’d love to help you get it back—drop me a message here so we can arrange a campus pickup.

Eastern Kentucky 3 months ago

found N

Silver ring with blue stone found near Mount Sterling Walmart

I found a silver-tone ring this afternoon around 3:20 PM in the parking lot behind the Walmart on West Main Street in Mount Sterling, KY. It's a slender ring with a small oval blue stone bezel-set at the top, and there's a tiny engraved initials 'N.P.' on the inner edge. The ring is in good condition, with just a light scuff along the outside of the band from wear. I know rings like this can be sentimental, so I wanted to post it here to help reunite it with its owner. If you think it might be yours, describe the initials and the stone, and I'll get it back to you.

Eastern Kentucky 3 months ago

found P

Red Trek mountain bike found behind Pikeville Walmart

I found a red Trek mountain bike this afternoon around 2:15 pm behind the Walmart on Hambley Boulevard in Pikeville. It’s a mid-size frame with a white Trek logo on the downtube, a black front suspension fork, and a neon-green water bottle cage. The saddle has a small tear and the left pedal is a bit scraped from a curb. Tires are muddy from a recent rain, and there’s a sticker on the seat tube that says “Ridge Runner.” If this belongs to you, I can help get it back—it's safe and waiting.

Eastern Kentucky 4 months ago