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

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Recent reports in Houma

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Found hats near Houma's Main Street

Found two hats left on a bench near the Terrebonne Civic Center on Main Street, Houma, around 11:30 a.m. today. One is a black felt fedora with a subtle crease, the other a light gray baseball cap with a small logo. I picked them up because it felt right to hold onto them until the owner shows up on this site. If you recognize them, please reach out through the listing so they can get back to you.

Near the Terrebonne Civic Center on Main Street, Houma 6 days ago

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FOUND: Toasters near Houma Downtown Market on Barrow St.

Hey there, I’m Noah Bennett. I FOUND a pair of toasters this afternoon around 3:15 p.m. outside the Houma Downtown Market on Barrow Street. They’re a simple chrome set with white knobs, a little dusty from sitting on a bench near the coffee cart. I asked around the area for a moment, then brought them to the market office to hold them until the owner claims them. If you lost toasters, you’ll recognize this pair by the chrome finish and the tiny dent on the left toaster.

Outside the Houma Downtown Market on Barrow St. 20 days ago

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Found Holiday Decorations in Houma, LA

This morning around 10:15 a.m., I was cleaning out a closet at a friend's house on Main Street in Houma when I spotted a sturdy box labeled Holiday Decorations tucked behind a tote by the front door. Inside are garlands, wreaths, and strings of lights—clearly used in past holidays. They look like someone’s forgotten stash, possibly from a party at the nearby Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. I brought everything inside to keep it safe and would love to reunite it with its owner through the site.

Main St near Houma-Terbonne Civic Center 22 days ago

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Blue 12-inch plush dragon toy found in Houma

Found a blue 12-inch plush dragon this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Houma Public Library on Barrow Street. It's a soft toy, bright blue with a lime-green belly and tiny orange wings. The fabric is a bit worn around the tail, and there's a small red heart stitched on the left wing. It still has a gentle squeak when squeezed. If this belongs to someone, I’d really like to reunite it with its owner—happy to hold onto it at the library desk or meet up nearby.

Houma about 1 month ago

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Stainless steel 4-qt saucepan with red handle

I found this stainless steel 4-quart saucepan this afternoon around 3pm in the parking lot behind the Rouses on Grand Caillou Road, Houma. It’s got a glass lid and a bright red silicone handle, plus a small dent on the rim that gives it character. The bottom is stamped with the initials KH, and there are a few light scratches on the sides from regular use. It seems clean and still cooks well. If this belongs to you, please reach out so I can return it to its rightful owner—I know how frustrating it is to misplace a kitchen favorite.

Houma 2 months ago

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Gold-tone bracelet with dolphin charm

I found a bracelet this afternoon around 2:15 pm in the parking lot behind Rouses Market on Main Street in Houma. It's a gold-tone cuff with a small silver dolphin charm and a heart charm, roughly 7 inches when laid flat. The inside is engraved with the initials AH and a tiny date stamp; you can feel the engraving if you run your finger along it. It's in good condition with a few little scratches from being worn. It seems like it might have sentimental value to someone. If you recognize it, drop me a message here so we can get it back to its owner.

Houma 2 months ago