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

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Recent reports in Florence

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Keys with orange turtle keychain

I found a set of keys this morning around 8:15am outside the Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence. The keyring has several metal keys and a bright orange silicone turtle keychain that really stands out. There’s also a small black USB drive attached and a frayed red thread tied around the ring. The keys look a bit worn but all functional. If these are yours, message me here with the orange turtle detail and the USB drive to verify, and we can meet up at a nearby café or at the station to swap.

Florence 2 months ago

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FOUND navy blue Nike running jacket

I found a navy blue Nike running jacket this morning around 9:15am along the Arno riverwalk near Ponte Vecchio, Florence. It's a men's size M, in good shape with a bright orange zipper pull and a reflective swoosh on the chest. There's a little coffee stain shaped like a star on the inside label and a tiny fray at the cuff—easy to spot once you know it. If this is yours, tell me about those details and I’ll hang on to it while we figure out the owner.

Florence 2 months ago

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Blue ceramic mug with floral glaze

Found a blue ceramic mug with a white floral glaze this morning around 10am near the Mercato Centrale in Florence. It’s about 3.5 inches tall with a gently curved body and a slightly worn handle; inside there are coffee stains but no cracks. There’s a small yellow sticker on the bottom with the initials 'M.R.' and a light fingerprint on the glaze from daily use. It looks well-loved but not damaged. If this is yours, I’d be happy to arrange pickup near Santa Maria Novella.

Florence 4 months ago

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Found teen with red hoodie near Ponte Vecchio

I found a teen around 3:15 pm this afternoon near the Ponte Vecchio along the Arno in Florence. He's about 16, with short brown hair and olive skin, wearing a red hoodie under a black jacket, dark jeans, and bright blue sneakers, with a light gray backpack that has a yellow tag. He seemed anxious and kept asking for his family; we hung around the bridge entrance while I helped him connect to a nearby shop's Wi‑Fi to contact a relative until a guardian could arrive. Identifying features include a blue scarab ring on his right hand and a small star tattoo behind his left ear. If you recognize him or can help reunite him, please use the app to message this post so we can connect you with his guardians.

Florence 4 months ago

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Found: Grey tabby cat with red collar near Mercato Centrale

This afternoon around 2:45pm, I found a cat near the Mercato Centrale on Via dell'Ariento in Florence. It's a medium-sized grey tabby with white paws and a bright red collar with a little bell. I noticed a crescent-shaped white patch on the chest and a tiny notch in the left ear, and the cat was friendly and let me stroke it. It seems well cared for, and I think someone is missing this kitty; I'd love to help reunite them.

Florence 5 months ago

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Black leather jacket found near Santa Maria Novella

I found a black leather jacket this afternoon around 3pm outside Santa Maria Novella station, near the taxi stand by the entrance on Via Valfonda. It’s a men’s medium from AllSaints, with a few scuffs on the left sleeve and a sturdy silver zipper. The leather is worn in nicely, and the burgundy satin lining is visible when I cuff the sleeve. Inside the pocket there’s a blue enamel pin shaped like a guitar—a tiny detail that should help the owner identify it. It has a faint rain-and-leather smell and seems well loved. I left it in a protective bag with the station staff, but I’m happy to meet the owner near the SMN exit or at the Mercato Centrale to return it. I figured someone would really miss it; it clearly matters to them.

Florence 5 months ago