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

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Recent reports in Indianapolis

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Found: two remote controls near Circle Centre Mall

I was strolling through the Circle Centre Mall concourse in downtown Indianapolis around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday when two remote controls slid out from under a seat and dropped behind a bench by the food court. One is a black universal remote with a red power button; the other is gray with a blue sticker that reads 'Kell.' They look like they belong to someone who was planning a cozy TV night, and it felt right to pick them up. If these belong to you, please reach out through the site so we can get them back to their owner.

by Circle Centre Mall fountain, downtown Indianapolis 4 days ago

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Black leather wallet found near Circle Centre

Found a black leather bifold wallet this afternoon around 1:30pm outside the Circle Centre Mall on Maryland Street, downtown Indianapolis. It's a Fossil-brand wallet with a red interior, slim and worn at the bottom left corner. A few loyalty cards peek out from the slots and there's a faded photo tucked into the ID window along with a coffee stain on the top edge. I'm hoping to return it to its owner—if you’re missing it, please reach out.

Indianapolis about 1 month ago

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Bright blue plush dragon stuffed toy

I found a bright blue plush dragon stuffed toy this afternoon around 4:15 pm near the Children's Museum of Indianapolis off 30th Street, along the Canal Walk. It's about 12 inches tall, made of soft fabric, with a yellow belly and tiny red horns. There's a small red heart patch on its wing and a couple of loose threads along the seam—definitely been loved. I figured someone out there is missing it and would want it back. If the owner sees this, please reach out—it's clearly been treasured.

Indianapolis 2 months ago

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Roland electronic keyboard found near Circle Centre

I found a black Roland FP-10 electronic keyboard this afternoon around 4:15pm tucked behind Circle Centre Mall on Maryland Street in downtown Indianapolis. It's an 88-key portable piano in pretty good condition, with a few light scratches along the top panel and a small dent on the right edge near the volume knob. It comes with a folding stand and the power adapter is wrapped in a bright blue Velcro strap so you can spot it easily. There’s a white sticker on the bottom edge that reads 'S7-Blue' which should help identify the owner. I know how important it is for a musician to have their instrument back, so I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner.

Indianapolis 2 months ago

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Blue staff ID badge with photo on red lanyard

Found a blue staff ID badge this morning around 9:30am on the sidewalk outside Circle Centre Mall, near the Washington Street entrance in downtown Indianapolis. The card shows a photo of a woman and the name Priya Patel printed in bold, with a barcode on the back. It’s attached to a bright red lanyard that has a small silver compass charm. There’s a tiny coffee stain on the upper corner and a faint holographic emblem that catches the light when you tilt it. If someone recognizes it or knows Priya, I’d really like to get it back.

Indianapolis 2 months ago

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Found black Novation Launchkey Mini 25-key

Found a black Novation Launchkey Mini 25-key USB MIDI keyboard this afternoon around 2:15 pm outside the City Market entrance on Market Street in downtown Indianapolis. It’s in good condition with only light scratches on the matte plastic and a tiny coffee ring near the back edge. It has a distinctive red 'Music heals' sticker on the top panel and a small nick on the bottom edge. If someone is missing a compact controller like this, I’d love to help get it back. I’ll keep it safe by the Market Street entrance until we can reunite it with its owner.

Indianapolis 3 months ago