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

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Recent reports in Inland Empire

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Found: equipment for various sports in Riverside park.

This morning at about 8:45 a.m., while walking my dog in Inland Empire, I spotted a backpack with sports gear near the tennis courts at Fairmount Park in Riverside. Inside there were several balls, a rack, and a few pads—clear sign it's the Equipment for Various Sports. It felt like a small miracle to find it sitting there, and I wanted to post this in case the owner is looking for it as well. I’ve kept it secure for now and hope the rightful owner sees this soon.

near the tennis courts at Fairmount Park, Riverside 2 days ago

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Navy blue North Face parka found at Victoria Gardens

I found a navy blue North Face parka this afternoon around 4:15pm outside the Barnes & Noble at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga. It's a men's size XL puffer jacket with a removable faux-fur hood and a small red enamel pin shaped like a mountain on the zipper pull. The outer fabric shows a bit of wear on the cuffs, but the insulation is still fluffy and warm. Inside, the lining has a subtle map print, a nice personal touch. If this belongs to you, I'm glad to help you get it back—meet me by the Barnes & Noble entrance whenever it's convenient.

Inland Empire 29 days ago

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Sunburst acoustic guitar found near Mission Inn, Riverside

Found this sunburst acoustic guitar this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa on Market Street, downtown Riverside, Inland Empire. It’s a full-size dreadnought with a few nicks on the lower bout and a slightly worn fretboard. There’s a blue whale sticker on the headstock and a black strap with white stars tucked under the strings, plus a small dent near the pickguard. The gig bag is tan with a red interior and a faded 'Open Mic Night' label on the pocket. I know how much an instrument like this matters to a musician—hope to reunite it with its owner. If you recognize it, message me with the sticker or strap details.

Inland Empire 3 months ago

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Silver-tone bracelet with heart charm found near Victoria Gardens

Found this silver-tone bracelet this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Victoria Gardens Shopping Center in Rancho Cucamonga, near the Foothill Boulevard entrance. It's a slim, 7-inch bracelet with a small heart charm and a tiny star charm; the inner clasp has a light engraving that reads 'Mia'. It looks brand-new with just a touch of tarnish on the back. It felt like someone might be missing it, so I’m putting this up here in case the owner recognizes it and can DM me with a couple of ownership details to verify.

Inland Empire 3 months ago

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Blue Le Creuset Dutch oven found near Ontario Mills

I found a blue Le Creuset 5-quart Dutch oven in the parking lot behind the Ontario Mills mall off I-10 this afternoon around 1:15pm. It's the classic cobalt blue with a stainless steel knob and a small chip on the inner rim. The enamel shows a few light scratches from use, and there's a tiny etched mark on the bottom that reads 'JH'. The lid fits snugly and the color is still vibrant. I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner—it's a quality piece that clearly belongs in a home kitchen.

Inland Empire 3 months ago

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Found charcoal-gray North Peak parka with fur hood

I found a charcoal-gray North Peak parka with a removable faux-fur hood this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Victoria Gardens shopping center in Rancho Cucamonga, Inland Empire. It's a men's size Large, in good condition with just a light dusting from the lot. The jacket has a small red stitched mountain badge on the left sleeve and a hidden inner pocket with a stitched 'Summit Trails' label, plus a bright orange zipper pull that makes it easy to spot. It seems well cared for otherwise, no tears and zippers work smoothly. If this belongs to someone, I’d love to help get it back—message me here and we can coordinate pickup in the Inland Empire.

Inland Empire 3 months ago