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

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Recent reports in Las Vegas

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Found: handheld and console near Bellagio fountain

While walking back to my hotel around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, I spotted a handheld gaming device and a console case lying on the pavement near the Bellagio fountain on the Las Vegas Strip. The screen on the handheld had a crack and the case bore scratches from being shuffled around a chair at a crowded table. I pictured the moment someone realized they'd left them behind, eyes scanning the sea of neon. I hope this helps—the night was loud and dazzling, but a small loss can feel huge when you’re far from home.

by the Bellagio fountain, Las Vegas Strip 4 days ago

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Found Avians in Las Vegas

I was heading back to my hotel after a late show, around 11:45 PM on a Saturday, near the Bellagio Fountains along the Strip, when three small Avians hopped onto a bench from under a trash can. They looked thirsty and curious, so I gently coaxed them into a lightweight carrier and kept them safe in my room for a bit while I looked for help. By midnight I handed them over to hotel security at the Bellagio, hoping to reunite them with their owner quickly. It felt like a huge relief to know they were safe. If this reaches their person, I hope you’ll recognize your birds by their bright feathers and lively chirping.

near the Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas Strip 6 days ago

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Found appliances near Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas

While walking back from brunch near the Bellagio on Las Vegas Boulevard this morning around 11:30 a.m., I spotted a sturdy cardboard box wedged between a planter and a lamp post along the Strip near the Bellagio Fountains. Inside were several small kitchen appliances—a toaster, a blender, and a compact slow cooker—still clean and functional. It looked like someone forgot them in a hurry to catch a show, and I felt a sense of responsibility to help. I turned the box in at the Bellagio security desk, hoping the owner would see this listing and recognize the find.

Sentimental

by the Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas Strip 19 days ago

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Found Radios near Bellagio fountain, Las Vegas

Yesterday at 6:15 p.m., I found a pair of handheld radios under a bench by the Bellagio fountain on the Las Vegas Strip. They’re compact, black with a chipped plastic shell and a peeling red label. No one seemed to be looking for them, so I handed them to security and watched as the crowd moved on. I keep thinking about the owner and the relief they’ll feel when these radios are back in their hands.

Bellagio fountain area, Las Vegas Strip about 1 month ago

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Found DVDs near Bellagio fountains, Las Vegas

I was walking along Las Vegas Boulevard near the Bellagio fountains this afternoon around 2:15 p.m. when I found a blue tote tucked behind a bench next to a potted palm. The tote is full of DVDs—mostly classic thrillers and a few box sets—some with sticky notes in the margins. I checked with a couple of security guards and asked nearby pedestrians, but no one claimed them yet. I figured someone out there would be grateful to have them back and I'm posting here to help reunite them with their owner.

Bellagio fountains, Las Vegas Strip about 2 months ago

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Red Yamaha 14-inch snare drum with stickers

I found a red Yamaha 14-inch snare drum with stickers this afternoon around 3pm outside the Golden Nugget on Fremont Street, downtown Las Vegas. The shell has a few scuffs and a small dent near the rim, but the hardware is solid and it sounds fine when tapped. Two distinctive stickers on the wrap—a cartoon cat and a blue star badge near the lugs—plus a sticker inside the shell with the number 5982 should help identify it. I’d really like to get this back to its owner; if you recognize it, email me at [email protected] and we can arrange a quick, safe meetup.

Las Vegas 3 months ago