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

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Recent reports in Jersey Shore

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Found Memory Cards on Jersey Shore boardwalk

Hi there, I'm Marco Bianchi. I found memory cards on the Jersey Shore boardwalk this past Saturday around 5:45 p.m., near the arcade by the Ferris wheel in Seaside Heights. The case was tucked beneath a bench, and the cards inside might hold photos from a recent trip. I felt a mix of relief and concern when I realized someone might be missing them, and I wanted to do the right thing. If you lost memory cards, check this listing and leave a note so we can figure out a safe handoff.

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Seaside Heights boardwalk near the arcade 19 days ago

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Found felines near Asbury Park boardwalk

I found three felines wandering near the Asbury Park boardwalk around 7:40 p.m. last Saturday, by the carousel on Ocean Avenue. They seemed skittish but healthy, one with a blue collar and a small tag I couldn't read from a distance. I stayed with them a while, hoping the owner would appear, but the evening crowd moved on and no one claimed them. I walked them to a quiet corner behind the arcade and posted here so the rightful owner can recognize their trio.

near the Asbury Park boardwalk, Ocean Ave 21 days ago

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Found stamps in Jersey Shore, NJ

I found a tin box of stamps this morning around 9:15 AM tucked behind a bench near the Asbury Park Boardwalk entrance. The stamps are a colorful mix—vintage commemoratives, a few country stamps, and some faded postmarks. It felt like a tiny treasure chest from someone’s album, and I knew I had to post them here in case the owner is searching along the Jersey Shore. If these belong to you, I’d be glad to help get them back into your collection.

Asbury Park Boardwalk near the Ferris wheel on Ocean Avenue 25 days ago

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FOUND sandals on Seaside Heights boardwalk

I was strolling the Seaside Heights boardwalk around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday when a glint in the sand caught my eye. FOUND a pair of brown sandals near the arcade by the jetty, tucked between a trash can and a bucket of crayons. I checked for a tag, but nothing clear turned up. It’s easy to imagine these belong to someone who’s spent a long day in the sun—I hope this post helps reunite them with their owner.

near the Seaside Heights boardwalk entrance 25 days ago

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FOUND: Pins near Jersey Shore boardwalk

I was walking along the Seaside Heights boardwalk at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday when a small pile of pins lay gleaming in the damp sand beside the carousel. They looked like little keepsakes—one gold lapel pin and several enamel pins in bright colors, all a bit scratched from the sun. I picked them up and tucked them into a plastic bag, hoping to reunite them with their owner. I’m posting this now because I know how much something like this can mean to someone, and I’d feel good about doing the right thing.

near the Seaside Heights boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ 2 months ago

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Found hats along Jersey Shore boardwalk

I found these hats along the Seaside Heights boardwalk near the Fisherman’s Pier around 2:40 p.m. on Saturday. There’s a navy baseball cap with a faded college logo, a pink sunhat, and a striped bucket hat—three different stories in one small pile. I picked them up and waited by the railing, hoping the owner might notice them if someone looked there later. It felt good to do the right thing, and I’m keeping them safe until they’re reunited with whoever lost them.

Seaside Heights boardwalk, near the Fisherman’s Pier. 2 months ago