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

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Recent reports in Glens Falls

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Found travel visas in a jacket pocket

I found travel visas tucked inside a weathered folder on the bench outside the Crandall Park gazebo, around 6:45 p.m. last Thursday in Glens Falls. The papers peeked out as the wind fluttered a faded receipt and a small photo sleeve. They clearly belonged to someone planning a big trip, not a casual errand, and I felt a knot in my stomach thinking about how stressful it can be to misplace documents like these. I kept the folder safe in my coat pocket and posted here so the owner can reclaim them through the site. The river breeze carries a hint of rain, and the orange leaves glow along the waterfront as evening settles.

near the Crandall Park gazebo 4 days ago

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Apple AirPods Pro with charging case

I found a pair of Apple AirPods Pro with their white charging case this morning around 9:15 am behind the Crandall Park gazebo on Warren Street in Glens Falls. They are white, compact, and in decent condition, with a few light scratches on the case lid and a tiny dent on the corner. There's a small blue sticker with the initials 'GR' on the inside of the lid, which might help the owner identify them. I know how stressful losing tech can be, and I’d be glad to help return them to their rightful owner.

Glens Falls about 1 month ago

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Silver heart pendant necklace found

I found a silver heart pendant necklace this morning around 11am behind the Queensbury Hotel on Ridge Street in Glens Falls. It's a delicate 16-inch chain with a petite heart charm, a bit tarnished around the edges but still intact. On the back of the pendant is a tiny engraving 'M.L.' and there’s a little star near the clasp. The piece looks well-loved, like it might have been a gift, which makes me think it probably means a lot to someone. If this sounds like yours, I’d love to help get it back to you.

Glens Falls 2 months ago

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Found keys on red lobster-claw keychain near Crandall Park

I found a set of keys this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind Crandall Park on Broad Street in Glens Falls. They're on a bright red lobster-claw keychain with a small brass compass charm and a blue plastic tag that reads 'GRN-77'. There are about five keys, including a house key with a distinctive notched pattern and a small padlock key. If the owner can describe the tag or the compass charm, please reach out—I’d love to return them.

Glens Falls 3 months ago

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Red Penguin Classics paperback found near Crandall Park

I found a red Penguin Classics paperback this morning around 7:15am near the Crandall Park entrance on Broad Street in Glens Falls. It's in pretty good condition, with a coffee stain along the top edge and a dog-eared corner on page 214, plus a bright blue library sticker on the inside front page. There’s a small penciled note in the margin that says 'For Sam,' which makes me think someone was really attached to it. If this is yours, drop me a note here and we can arrange a quick pickup near the park entrance.

Glens Falls 3 months ago

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Black iPhone 12 Pro Max in blue folio case found

I found a black iPhone 12 Pro Max this afternoon around 4:10 pm behind the Glens Falls Public Library on Glen Street. It's in a blue leather folio case, and the screen has a crack along the bottom edge with a few scratches on the back. Inside the case there’s a sticker with the name 'Leo' and a small photo of a dog—unique identifiers that might help the owner recognize it. If this is yours, I’d love to arrange a safe pickup near the library so you can verify ownership and we can get it back to you.

Glens Falls 4 months ago