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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 Hudson Valley? Handling it responsibly protects both you and the owner. Rules vary by location, but the principles are consistent.

  1. Make a reasonable effort to find the owner. Check for ID, contact details, or anything that identifies who it belongs to.
  2. 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.
  3. Hand valuables to the authorities. Report significant or high-value finds to the police non-emergency line for Hudson Valley; they'll log it and may issue a reference.
  4. Store it safely. Keep the item secure and unchanged while you try to return it.
  5. Post a found listing. Add a found-item listing for Hudson Valley with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

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Recent reports in Hudson Valley

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Found sheet music along Kingston's Hudson Riverfront

On Saturday at 11:30 AM, I found a weather-worn folder labeled 'Sheet Music' sitting on a bench along Kingston Point Park, overlooking the Hudson River. The pages were damp from the morning mist, and the margins held little doodles and chords that looked familiar to me from a local choir. I tucked the folder under my arm and scanned nearby cafés for any clues, but no one claimed it. I hope this helps the owner reclaim their tunes; the music belongs to someone who clearly loves these pieces, and I’d be glad to see it back with them.

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near Kingston Point Park, along the Hudson River 15 days ago
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Keyring with blue tag found near Beacon Train Station

I found a set of keys this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Beacon Train Station on Main Street in Beacon, NY. They're on a sturdy metal ring with a bright blue plastic tag that has the initials 'PH' stamped on it. There are about five keys total, including a Schlage house key and a car key with a small white scratch near the top. One standout piece is a tiny brass owl charm attached to the ring—easy to spot if you know what to look for. The keys look lightly used but functional, and I’ll be glad to get them back to their owner—send me a message in the app with something only you would know about your keys, and we can arrange a meetup nearby.

Hudson Valley about 1 month ago
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Grey dwarf rabbit with pink harness found near Dia:Beacon

I found a small grey dwarf rabbit this yesterday around 6:30pm. It was hopping around the Dia:Beacon parking lot along Beekman Street in Beacon, Hudson Valley. The little guy is about the size of a loaf of bread, with soft grey fur, a white belly, and a light pink harness with a tiny bell that jingles as it moves. I noticed a couple of identifying marks: a tiny notch on the left ear and a faint white dot on the nose. I'm keeping it safe in a crate at my place in Poughkeepsie until we find the owner. If this is your rabbit, describe its usual hiding spots, name, and any microchip or vet details you know. You can email [email protected].

Hudson Valley about 2 months ago
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Navy blue knit scarf with maple leaf pin

I found a navy blue knit scarf this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Dia Beacon parking lot on Main Street in Beacon, NY. It’s about 60 inches long and 8 inches wide, made from a soft acrylic-wool blend, with a slightly fuzzy edge. There’s a small silver maple leaf charm attached to the fringe on the right end, and a tiny inner label that reads 'Luna & Rose.' There’s a faint coffee stain near the corner, but overall it’s in good shape. I know scarves like this can be sentimental, and I’d love to reunite it with its owner—if this sounds like yours, send me a message here and we can arrange a pickup near Beacon's riverfront area.

Hudson Valley 2 months ago
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Black velvet evening gown with pearl belt

I found a black velvet evening gown this afternoon around 1:45pm outside the Beacon Train Station on Main Street in Beacon, Hudson Valley. It's a floor-length Adrianna Papell gown, size 6, with a detachable pearl-embellished belt and a champagne lining. The fabric has a subtle sheen and the belt sits at the natural waist, making the dress feel both classic and a little glamorous. There’s a small pull near the hem and a few beads along the belt, but otherwise it’s in good condition. Inside the tag it reads Adrianna Papell, size 6, which should help the owner identify it quickly. If this sounds like yours, message me with a brief description of the belt and tag so I can return it to you at the Beacon Lost & Found.

Hudson Valley 2 months ago
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Blue campus ID badge on lanyard

I found this blue campus ID badge this morning around 9am in the parking lot behind the Poughkeepsie Galleria on Route 9 in Hudson Valley. The badge is laminated and shows a photo of a woman in a grey cardigan, with the name 'Aisha Rahman' printed across the top. It’s attached to a black fabric lanyard, and on the back there’s a tiny red heart sticker and a small dent on the lower-right corner. The card shows some wear from daily use but is still legible. I’m hoping to return it to its owner—if you recognize this, drop me a message through the app with any detail you recall.

Hudson Valley 4 months ago