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

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Recent reports in Lewiston / Clarkston

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Found DVDs outside Lewiston City Library.

I found a bundle of DVDs lying on the sidewalk outside Lewiston City Library around 6:30 pm today. The cases are in good condition, with a mix of classic films and newer releases. One cover has a sticker with a partial name I could not read clearly, but none of the discs appear damaged. I left them where I found them in case the owner passes by soon.

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outside the Lewiston City Library 15 days ago

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Silver bracelet with turquoise heart charm

I found a silver bracelet this afternoon around 2:45pm in downtown Lewiston, right near the Lewiston City Library on 5th Ave. It’s a slim 7-inch silver bangle with a small turquoise heart charm that catches the light. On the inside there’s a tiny engraving that says 'Always'. It's a little scuffed from sitting on the sidewalk after the rain, but otherwise in decent shape. I’d love to get it back to its owner—these things can be sentimental, and I figured someone might be missing it. If you think this might be yours, tell me the engraving, or describe the turquoise heart, and we’ll arrange a safe meetup.

Lewiston / Clarkston about 1 month ago

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Black portable Bluetooth speaker with red trim

I found a black portable Bluetooth speaker this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Starbucks on Main Street in Lewiston. It's compact, about the size of a soda can, with a red fabric loop and a small dent on the top-left corner. There’s a blue sticker on the bottom with the code LO-102, and it powers on with decent sound when I tested it for a moment. It looks lightly used but should still work, so if this is yours, send me a message here and we can arrange pickup in Lewiston or Clarkston.

Lewiston / Clarkston about 2 months ago

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Blue puffer coat with snowflake zipper pull

Found a blue North Ridge puffer coat this afternoon around 3:15pm behind Market Street Market in downtown Lewiston, near the bike racks. It's a men's medium, color blue with black trim, bright teal lining, and a snowflake zipper pull. There's a small tear near the left cuff and a coffee ring stain on the inside lining from yesterday. It looks relatively new and well cared for; it must belong to someone who could really use it back. If this is yours, email [email protected] to arrange pickup.

Lewiston / Clarkston 2 months ago

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Found gray tabby cat with blue collar

I found a gray tabby cat wandering near Riverfront Park along 6th Street in Lewiston this afternoon around 2:15pm. It has a white chest and one white paw, plus a small notch on the left ear. It’s wearing a bright blue collar with a little bell and a metal tag that says 'Misty.' The cat seemed a bit startled but let me pat it, so I brought it to a quiet spot and kept it in a carrier for safety. I know how stressful it is to lose a pet, and Misty looks well cared for, so I’d love to help you get her back. I’m around Lewiston/Clarkston area today if you want to meet at a public spot.

Lewiston / Clarkston 3 months ago

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Hand-painted ceramic vase with dragonfly sticker

Found a hand-painted ceramic vase this afternoon around 3pm in downtown Lewiston, on Main Street near the Nez Perce County Courthouse. It’s about 8 inches tall with a cobalt blue glaze and tiny gold speckles, plus a small hairline crack that's been repaired with clear resin. The bottom has an etched signature reading 'M. Rivera 2019' and there’s a tiny dragonfly sticker on the side. I spotted it on a bench after a quick stroll along the river and figured someone might be missing it. If this is yours, message me and we can arrange a safe pickup in a public spot downtown.

Lewiston / Clarkston 4 months ago