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

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Recent reports in Jonesboro

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Found driver's license in Jonesboro

Yesterday around 7:15 p.m., I was walking along N Main Street by the Jonesboro Public Library when I spotted a driver's license lying on the sidewalk near the library steps and the small fountain. I picked it up and checked the photo; the name looked like someone who might be out running errands. I felt a mix of relief and responsibility, like I could help get this back to its owner. I kept it safe in my pocket until I could post here and try to return it.

outside Jonesboro Public Library steps 13 days ago

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Adidas navy swim trunks, size M found

I found a pair of navy blue Adidas swim trunks this afternoon around 3:15pm near the outdoor pool by the Jonesboro Fitness Center on North Main Street. They’re a size M, with a slim white stripe along the sides and a slightly frayed drawstring. They look like they were recently worn; a bit sandy and damp, with a faint chlorine smell. There's a tiny bleach mark on the left leg in the shape of a heart, and inside the pocket there's a faded sticker with initials 'P.S.' I figured someone might be missing them, so here they are—if these belong to you, I hope you see this and can claim them.

Jonesboro about 1 month ago

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Gold ring with small diamond

I found a gold ring this afternoon around 3:15pm on Main Street near the Jonesboro Public Library in downtown Jonesboro. It's a slender 1.8 mm gold band with a small round diamond set in a simple bezel. The inside is engraved with 'A.J. 04/21' and there's a tiny scratch along the outer edge. It looks relatively new but clearly worn, and it feels sentimental, like it might have been a cherished gift. If this ring belongs to you or you know who it might be, please reach out; I'd really like to get it back to its owner.

Jonesboro about 1 month ago

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Silver-tone leaf earrings found near Kroger on West Washington Ave

I found a pair of earrings this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Kroger on West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro. They’re silver-tone with a delicate leaf charm and a tiny clear crystal at the tip. One earring has a small scratch near the clasp, and the other has a tiny initial 'L' etched on the back. They’re in good condition overall and would be easy to wear again. If you recognize them, reach out so we can reunite them with their owner.

Jonesboro 3 months ago

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Found silver HP laptop with blue dragon sticker

I found a silver HP laptop this afternoon around 4:15 pm, sitting on a bench near the Kroger on Caraway Road in Jonesboro. It's inside a black neoprene sleeve and has a blue dragon sticker on the lid, plus a small dent on the bottom-right corner. The 13-inch screen looks clean when I opened it, and it seems to be running Windows 11. No obvious owner contact info is visible on the outside. If this belongs to you, the sticker and the dent are good identifying features—I’d be glad to help reunite you through the app.

Jonesboro 3 months ago

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Navy blue North Face backpack found near Kroger

I found a navy blue North Face backpack this afternoon around 2:30pm near the Kroger on Caraway Road in Jonesboro. It's a medium-sized pack with a slight scuff on the bottom and a red paracord zipper pull on the main compartment. The front pocket has a panda sticker and there's a 15-inch laptop sleeve inside, plus a small tag from a science club. If this belongs to you, shoot me a message with a couple of details about what's inside or the unique features, and we can meet up near the Kroger entrance to return it.

Jonesboro 3 months ago