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

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Recent reports in Kirksville

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Found appliances near Kirksville, MO

I found someone else’s appliances today near the Kirksville Municipal Building, on the east side of the courthouse square, around 9:30 this morning. The pile included a dusty microwave, a coffee maker, and a small toaster, all plugged in and waiting to be claimed. They looked out of place in the alley, but in decent shape, and I didn’t want them to get damaged. I brought them to the site in case their owner recognizes them before someone else takes them home.

Kirksville courthouse square, east side 12 days ago

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Navy Samsonite suitcase with red zipper

I found a navy blue Samsonite suitcase this afternoon around 3:45pm in the Walmart parking lot on S Baltimore St in Kirksville. It's a medium-to-large hard-shell bag with a few scuffs on the corners and a bright red zipper pull that's easy to spot. There’s a blue luggage tag hanging from the handle that says 'Traveler' in white, plus a camping-store sticker on the inside lid. I opened it quickly to check for a name tag but didn't see contact info. If this is yours, message me here and we can arrange a safe handoff. I know how stressful travel can be, and I’d be glad to help reunite you with your bag.

Kirksville 3 months ago

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Black Ray-Ban metal-frame glasses

I found a pair of black Ray-Ban metal-frame glasses this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Pickler Memorial Library on the Truman State University campus in Kirksville. They’re in decent shape, with a small scratch on the left lens and a tiny engraving inside the right temple that reads 'LB-12'. The blue-soft case it came in is a little scuffed, but everything else is intact. If these belong to you, I’d love to help you get them back—message me and we can figure out a quick meet near the library or by the Student Union.

Kirksville 4 months ago

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Red RC toy car with yellow stripes

I found a red, palm-sized remote-control toy car this afternoon around 4pm in the parking lot behind Walmart on Baltimore Street, Kirksville. It's a small plastic RC car with bright yellow stripes along the sides and a dent on the front bumper; the brand markings on the bottom are worn away. The controller is black with a single orange button, and there’s a tiny racing-flag sticker on the roof. It looks well cared for, which is why I held onto it instead of leaving it there. If this is yours, send me a note with the stripe details and the bumper dent so we can get it back to you.

Kirksville 4 months ago

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Gold-tone bracelet with anchor charm, found near Walmart

Found a gold-tone bracelet this morning around 8:15am in the Walmart parking lot on North Baltimore Ave in Kirksville. It's about 7 inches long, with a small enamel blue anchor charm and a tiny initial 'A' engraved on the clasp. The bracelet shows light wear but is otherwise in good condition. If this is yours, message me and we can arrange a safe pickup in Kirksville.

Kirksville 5 months ago

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Red dog harness with bone tag found near Walmart

I found a red nylon dog harness this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind Walmart on North Baltimore Street in Kirksville. It's a medium-size harness, bright red with a black plastic buckle, and a small bone-shaped metal tag engraved 'Maggie' on the strap. The harness is in pretty good condition, just a bit dusty from sitting on the ground, and there's orange paw-print stitching on the inside near the neck. If this belongs to someone, I'd really love to get it back to its owner—please reach out if you recognize it.

Kirksville 6 months ago