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

Helpful resources for Kokomo

Nextdoor
Reach neighbors to return a found item

Recent reports in Kokomo

found P

Red nylon dog harness with paw-print patch

Found a red nylon dog harness with a white paw-print patch this afternoon around 2:30pm near the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library on East Market Street. It’s a medium size with a quick-release buckle and a reflective strip along the chest, plus a small bone-shaped tag whose phone number is faint but readable up close. The harness looks clean and recently worn, not torn, so I figured it belongs to someone in Kokomo who’s probably frantically searching. If this is yours, DM me with your dog's name and the approximate leash size to confirm, and I’ll hand it over.

Kokomo about 1 month ago

found A

Grey tabby with blue collar found near Kokomo Library

I found a grey tabby this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library on West Superior Street. It's a medium-sized, short-haired cat wearing a bright blue collar with a small bell that jingles as he moves. He has a distinct white chest patch shaped like a heart and a tiny scar above his left eye. He seemed calm and friendly, but I didn't want to stress him out, so I kept him close until he followed me to the edge of the lot. No microchip tag is visible, so I'm hoping to reunite him with his owner—if this is your cat, please reach out.

Kokomo about 2 months ago

found L

Found blue tool bag with drill and bits

I found a blue canvas tool bag in the parking lot behind the Walmart on 25th Street in Kokomo this afternoon around 3:15pm. It's a heavy-duty bag with a bright yellow zipper pull and a DeWalt cordless drill peeking out of the top, plus a red-handled screwdriver and a small bit set tucked inside. There’s a faded sticker on the outside front pocket that reads 'Property of J. Miller,' and I notice a torn label with initials on the side. The bag shows some wear—scuffed corners and a little oil stain on the bottom—so I figured someone might be missing it after a quick work trip. If you’re the owner, DM me here with a description of what’s inside to verify and we’ll arrange a pickup.

Kokomo 2 months ago

found A

Black satin tuxedo jacket with bow tie found in Kokomo

I found a black satin tuxedo jacket with satin lapels and a matching bow tie, size medium, lying on the curb near the Kokomo Mall entrance on Lincoln Road this afternoon around 3:15 pm. The jacket is in good condition but wrinkled; inside the left pocket I found a small fabric tag with initials 'J.R.' and a pair of silver cufflinks tucked in the breast pocket. There’s a faint coffee stain on the inner lining, not visible from the outside. It seems like it belonged to someone preparing for a formal event and I’d love to get it back to its owner.

Kokomo 3 months ago

found P

Found iPhone 12 Pro in blue case

I found a iPhone 12 Pro in a clear blue case this afternoon around 3:15pm. It was lying on the pavement in the parking lot behind the Kokomo Public Library on Market Street, near the bike racks by the entrance. The phone is in good shape, with no cracks, and the case has a small white sticker with a red heart and the initials 'RP' in the corner—easy to spot if you’re looking for it. The wallpaper shows a sunset over a lake, which makes it pretty recognizable. If this belongs to you, I’m happy to hand it over near the library or at the Java Junction cafe on Main Street.

Kokomo 3 months ago

found A

Blue paperback travel guide found near Kokomo library

I found this blue paperback travel guide this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library on Market Street. It's about 6 by 9 inches, with a soft cover that's a bit scuffed and the spine creased from use. There's a small green sticker on the inside front cover with the initials 'AK' written in black marker, which is one of the few identifying marks. The pages are coffee-stained at the edges and one dog-eared page marks the section on local walks. It feels like it was carried around by someone who loves planning trips, and I'd hate for it to disappear again. If this is yours, I'm happy to return it.

Kokomo 3 months ago