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

Helpful resources for Farmington

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Recent reports in Farmington

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Found Toasters in Farmington

I’m Daniel Martinez. I found a set of Toasters this morning, around 7:45 a.m., outside the Farmington Public Library on Main Street, near the San Juan College entrance. They’re two brushed stainless steel toasters, with a red detail and a small dent on one, as if they’d seen some morning rush. It looked like someone left them behind in a hurry, so I carried them into the library lobby and waited a moment, hoping the owner would claim them. I know how frustrating it is to misplace something you rely on day after day. If these belong to you, I hope you see this and know they’re safe here at the library front desk until claimed.

outside the Farmington Public Library on Main Street, near San Juan College 16 days ago

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Neon orange dog harness with reflective stripes

I found a neon orange dog harness this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind Maplewood Café on Market Street in Farmington. It’s a medium, adjustable nylon harness with bright reflective stripes and a tiny enamel paw charm on the front D-ring, engraved with the initials 'LJ'. There’s a small nick on the left strap where the stitching is a bit frayed, but overall it’s in decent shape. I know how important a harness is for a pup's safety, and I hope to reunite it with its owner soon.

Farmington about 1 month ago

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Silver pocket watch with floral engraving and chain

Found a silver pocket watch with a short chain this afternoon around 3:45pm outside the Old Mill Market on Farmington Ave, near the Town Green. The watch is about 2 inches in diameter, silver-toned with a slightly tarnished finish, and the crystal has a small crack along the edge. The back is engraved with a delicate floral pattern and the initials 'S.J.' in cursive, and it comes with a slim brown leather case that has a faint musty smell. I figured someone must be missing it, so I kept it safe and hoped to reunite it with its owner.

Farmington 3 months ago

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Dark walnut coffee table with lower shelf

I found a dark walnut coffee table this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Riverbend Bistro on Farmington Ave. It's about 48 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 18 inches tall, with a sturdy solid-wood build and a slightly distressed finish. There’s a small chip on the top left corner and a circular water stain on the lower shelf. On the underside there’s a partially peeled Ashley Furniture label and a tiny etched heart by the back leg. If this belongs to someone, I’d love to get it back to its owner.

Farmington 3 months ago

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Black Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses

Found a pair of glasses this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Farmington Public Library on Main Street. They’re black Ray-Ban Wayfarer-style frames with clear lenses, a medium fit, and a small scratch on the bottom edge of the left lens. The right temple has a tiny chip near the hinge, and the inside of the left temple bears a faint engraving 'RB' near the nose pad. They’re in decent shape overall and still comfortable to wear. If these belong to you, I’m happy to meet and return them—I know how important a good pair of glasses is.

Farmington 4 months ago

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Blue 16GB USB drive with photos

I found a blue 16GB Kingston USB drive this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Farmington Public Library on Main Street, near the coffee shop patio. It has a small dent on the metal end and a white sticker with the name 'Maya' handwritten in black marker. Inside are several family photos from a recent weekend trip and a few short videos. It feels personal and sentimental, and I can imagine how upsetting it would be to lose something like this. If this sounds like yours, drop me a note in the app with a couple of details from the drive to verify ownership.

Farmington 4 months ago