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

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Recent reports in Greensboro

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Found a litter of puppies near the Greensboro Coliseum

I was walking along Gate City Boulevard near the Greensboro Coliseum Complex around 6:15 PM yesterday when I heard whimpers from beneath a shrub. A small brown-and-black litter peeked out, eyes wide with fear, and they looked hungry. I scooped them into a spare tote from my car and offered water from my bottle while I waited with them. A nearby security guard helped me bring the pups to the front desk of a local business, where I hoped their family would claim them soon.

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near the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Gate City Blvd 4 days ago

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Found paintings in Greensboro, NC

I found them lying on the ground behind Red Stone Café on Elm Street, around 7:30 p.m. last Thursday, near Center City Park in Greensboro, NC. They’re wrapped in clear plastic, with a small coffee ring on the corner of one frame and a faint fingerprint on the glass. These paintings look like they were made with care, and I can only imagine how anxious the owner must be. I want to do the right thing and help get them back to the rightful owner as soon as possible.

near Center City Park, Greensboro 8 days ago

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Found carry-ons outside Greensboro Station

I found two carry-ons outside Greensboro Station at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, while I was heading to catch the morning train. One is a red rolling suitcase with a faded family-trip tag, the other a black carry-on with a dented handle. They were sitting on the curb near the Amtrak entrance, unattended since dawn. I kept an eye on them and brought them to the station's lost-and-found desk so they could be reunited with their owner. I can only imagine how stressful it must be to lose luggage while traveling.

Outside Greensboro Station, near the Amtrak entrance about 1 month ago

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found sports equipment near Lindley Park, Greensboro

I found equipment for various sports lying unattended near Lindley Park in Greensboro around 6:45 PM yesterday. There’s a mix of balls, cones, and a few protective pads, nothing with a name tag I could read. I brought the bag to a shaded spot near the tennis courts and kept the items together so they wouldn’t get separated, hoping the owner would see this listing. If you know this gear, please reach out through the site so we can get it back to you.

near Lindley Park, Greensboro about 1 month ago

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Blue Nike running shorts with neon trim

I found a pair of blue Nike running shorts this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind the Four Seasons Town Centre mall on Wendover Avenue in Greensboro. They’re men's size M, cobalt blue with lime-green side panels and a reflective swoosh on the left leg. There’s a small zip pocket in the back waistband and a faint Dri-FIT tag inside. A white seam runs along the side, and there’s a tiny coffee stain on the inner lining that makes them easy to spot. If these belong to you, drop a note on this listing and we can arrange retrieval.

Greensboro 3 months ago

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Oak coffee table, glass top found

Found this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Starbucks at Friendly Center on Battleground Ave in Greensboro. It's a solid oak coffee table with a glass top, about 48 inches long and 20 inches wide, with a glossy but slightly worn finish. I can see two felt pads on the legs and a small brass-colored notch along the edge that looks like a decorative keyhole. There are a few light scratches on the surface and a minor dent on the underside shelf. I figured someone might be missing a piece of living room furniture, and I’d hate for it to go to waste—happy to hold onto it for pickup or to coordinate with the owner.

Greensboro 4 months ago