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

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Recent reports in Fargo / Moorhead

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Two microwaves found near West Acres Mall

On Saturday around 11:15 AM, I was walking behind West Acres Mall in Fargo when I spotted a shopping cart with two microwaves inside, cords coiled and plastic wrap still clinging to the doors. It looked like they'd been moved in a hurry and left there to cool. I carried them to the mall security desk and explained what I found, hoping the owner would claim them soon. It felt reassuring to be part of reuniting someone's everyday kitchen gear with its rightful owner.

outside West Acres Mall, main entrance 18 days ago

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Found keys with fob

FOUND KEYS WITH FOB These keys were found on Friday 5/8/26 on Belding Dr S in Fargo. If you think they're yours please call 701.234.0404.

Fargo / Moorhead about 2 months ago

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Gray TravelEase neck pillow with red strap

I found a gray memory-foam neck pillow this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind West Acres Mall on 41st Street, Fargo. It’s a TravelEase neck pillow, about the size of a forearm, with a soft knit cover. A bright red elastic strap keeps it snug, and there’s a tiny embroidered compass logo near the seam. There’s a bit of wear along the edge and a fabric tag with the initials 'P.P.' stitched on the inner side. If this is yours, I’m hoping to help you get it back—travel gear like this matters on long trips, and I’d hate for someone to lose it.

Fargo / Moorhead about 2 months ago

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Le Creuset orange dutch oven found near West Acres

I found a Le Creuset orange enameled cast-iron Dutch oven this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind West Acres Mall, off 41st Street South in Fargo. It's a sturdy 4-quart pot with that glossy saffron-orange enamel on the outside and a pale cream interior. The lid has a black knob with the Le Creuset logo and there’s a tiny glaze crack along the rim that’s visible but doesn’t affect the lid’s fit. There’s also a faint sticker on the bottom that says '4 QT' and someone wrote initials in Sharpie near the handle, which could help ID the owner. If you know who it belongs to, I’d love to get it back to you—this pot clearly meant a lot to someone.

Fargo / Moorhead about 2 months ago

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Found silver bracelet with ruby charm near Fargo Theatre

I found a silver bracelet this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Fargo Theatre on 25 E 8th St. It's a slender sterling-silver chain with a small ruby charm that catches the light. The inside clasp has a tiny engraving 'A.J.' and there's a faint scratch along the chain—looks pretty loved. It's clearly meaningful and I'd love to help get it back to its owner; if you recognize it, let's chat.

Fargo / Moorhead 3 months ago

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Found purple Fargo Theatre concert ticket stub

I found a ticket stub this afternoon outside the Fargo Theatre on Broadway. It's a small purple card, about the size of a business card, with 'Aurora Night' printed across the top and a holographic star sticker in the corner. The seat info reads Row 7, Seat 12, Section B, and the date shows Feb 24 at 8:00 pm. On the back there's a tiny blue cat doodle in ink—that little detail might help identify the owner. If this is yours, let me know the name on the ticket and the show date so I can verify and return it.

Fargo / Moorhead 4 months ago