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 Fort Collins / North 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 Fort Collins / North 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 Fort Collins / North CO with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

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Recent reports in Fort Collins / North CO

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Black Nike running shoes with neon laces found

I found a pair of black Nike running shoes this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the CSU Bookstore on College Ave near Laurel St in Fort Collins / North CO. They're men's size 9, in pretty good condition with a few grass stains from a jog, and they look like they've been worn recently. The shoes feature bright neon blue laces and a white Nike swoosh along the side; the left shoe has a tiny green paint speck near the heel that might help the owner identify them. If you've misplaced a similar pair, reach out and I'll get them back to you.

Fort Collins / North CO 30 days ago

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Found blue-and-yellow parakeet near Old Town Fort Collins

Found a blue-and-yellow parakeet this afternoon around 3:45pm near College Avenue by Old Town Fort Collins. It’s about 9 inches from beak to tail, with a long tail and a distinctive red feather on the right wing. There’s a small gold leg band marked FC-17, and the bird seemed chatty but a little wary. I kept it safe in a pet carrier in my front seat while I try to locate the owner; the bird is healthy, curious, and loves fresh fruit. If this is yours, drop me a note on this app with the band code and where you last saw it, and we’ll arrange a safe meetup.

Fort Collins / North CO 3 months ago

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Orange North Face parka found near Old Town Fort Collins

I found this bright orange North Face parka this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Old Town Market on Linden Street in Fort Collins. It's a women's size Large, with a charcoal gray chest panel and a fluffy faux-fur hood. Inside there’s a small blue enamel snowflake pin and a stubborn coffee stain on the left sleeve, plus a well-worn inner pocket that smells faintly like pine. It looks loved but not wrecked, and I figured someone must be missing it after a chilly day. If you recognize it, message me with the make, size, and the pin details, and we’ll arrange the meetup to return it.

Fort Collins / North CO 3 months ago

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Blue reflective dog harness with paw-tag found

Found a blue reflective dog harness with a paw-print tag near the bike racks by City Park on College Ave in Fort Collins this afternoon around 2:15pm. It’s a medium nylon harness with an adjustable strap system, a red plastic buckle, and a small scratch on the left side. The tag reads 'Riley' in white letters. Looks fairly new, clean, and clearly cared for. If this belongs to someone, please message me to swing by and pick it up—I'm hoping to get it back to Riley's owner soon.

Fort Collins / North CO 4 months ago

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Gray Patagonia beanie with orange logo

I found a gray Patagonia knit beanie this afternoon around 2:15 pm outside the coffee shop on Walnut Street in Old Town Fort Collins. It's an adult size, rib-knit, with a small orange logo stitched on the cuff and a soft fleece lining that’s a bit worn but warm. There are a few fuzz balls on the front and a faint snag near the edge, but otherwise it's in good condition. If this is yours, I’d be happy to get it back to you—knowing how rough it is to misplace a favorite hat. Maybe message me with a distinguishing feature or the approximate item you’d describe so we can confirm it’s yours.

Fort Collins / North CO 6 months ago

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Gray tabby cat with blue collar found near CSU Library

I found a gray tabby cat this morning around 7:30am behind the Fort Collins Public Library on College Ave, near the CSU campus. It's a medium-sized cat with white paws and a white chest patch, and it wears a blue collar with a tiny silver bell. Notable features include a small notch in the left ear and a faint scar on the nose, plus a white blaze on the chest. The cat was friendly and purred when I petted it, and it seemed healthy and clean overall. I’d like to help get it back to its owner, and I can keep it safe here or meet somewhere handy in north Fort Collins—near the library or a nearby cafe. If this rings a bell, share a distinguishing detail (ear notch or collar) to verify.

Fort Collins / North CO 6 months ago