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

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Recent reports in Huntington-Ashland

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Found chargers near Pullman Square, Huntington

I'm Mia Thompson. I found a set of chargers this afternoon around 4:20 PM under a bench near Pullman Square in Huntington. One charger is black with a blue USB-C cable; another is gray with a worn label. I know how stressful it is to be away from power, so I posted this in case they belong to someone who needs them back. If these are yours, you know how to recognize them by the details.

under the bench near Pullman Square, Huntington 3 days ago

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Found Student ID near Marshall University, Huntington

Today around 1:15 p.m., I found this Student ID on the floor near the Marshall University Student Center in Pullman Square. It has a Marshall University emblem and a student photo. It seems mishandled and someone will be relieved to see it back. I can only imagine how stressed the owner must feel after misplacing something so essential.

Near Pullman Square, Marshall University Student Center 13 days ago

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Bracelet with green enamel clasp found near Pullman Square

I found a bracelet this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Pullman Square fountain, near the big clock in Huntington. It's a silver-tone link bracelet, about 7 inches long, with a green enamel leaf charm and a tiny heart charm engraved with an initial on the back. The tag looks like 'Alex and Ani' and the piece shows light wear, but it's in decent condition overall. Whoever owns it, this seems like a cherished piece and I’d love to reunite it with you—drop me a message in the app and we can arrange a pickup at a nearby coffee shop.

Huntington-Ashland about 1 month ago

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Found: Festival tickets on blue lanyard

I found a pair of festival tickets this afternoon around 2:30pm in the parking lot behind Pullman Square in the Huntington-Ashland area. They're for the Riverside Jazz Fest and hang on a blue lanyard with a small silver backstage pass clipped to it. The tickets are for Row G, Seats 14 and 15, dated July 12, and the barcode is visible on the back. One ticket has a faint coffee stain along the corner, and the lanyard features a tiny embroidered note that reads 'RJF 23'. It would mean a lot to return them to whoever lost them; if you see this, please get in touch.

Huntington-Ashland about 1 month ago

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Black Bluetooth speaker with dent near Pullman Square

I found a black portable Bluetooth speaker this afternoon around 2:30pm behind the Marshall University Student Center near Pullman Square in downtown Huntington. It’s roughly the size of a soda can, cylindrical, matte black with a gray mesh grille and a small red dent around the rim. The bottom shows a faint coffee stain and there’s a light scratch along the edge. No charging cable attached—looks recently used but well cared for. If this is yours, send me a message and we can figure out a quick meetup on Fourth Street by the square.

Huntington-Ashland 2 months ago

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Red dog harness with reflective stripe

Found this red dog harness this afternoon around 1:15pm in the parking lot behind Pullman Square in Huntington, part of the Huntington-Ashland area. It's a large harness with a bright reflective stripe along the chest strap and a sturdy black plastic buckle. The inner lining is soft black mesh, and there's a small paw-print patch stitched on the side as a unique marker. Looks lightly used but in good condition overall. If this is yours, message me here to arrange pickup—I'd really like to get it back to its owner.

Huntington-Ashland 3 months ago