lostandfound.io
Lost

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 Liverpool? Handling it responsibly protects both you and the owner. Rules vary by location, but the principles are consistent.

  1. Make a reasonable effort to find the owner. Check for ID, contact details, or anything that identifies who it belongs to.
  2. 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.
  3. Hand valuables to the authorities. Report significant or high-value finds to the police non-emergency line for Liverpool; they'll log it and may issue a reference.
  4. Store it safely. Keep the item secure and unchanged while you try to return it.
  5. Post a found listing. Add a found-item listing for Liverpool with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

Helpful resources for Liverpool

Recent reports in Liverpool

found A

Hand-carved oak plant stand with brass inlays

I found a hand-carved oak plant stand this morning around 10:30am outside the Liverpool ONE entrance on Paradise Street. It's about 18 inches tall, with two open shelves and a brass trim along the edges. The wood has a warm honey color, with a small dent on the top shelf and a faint coffee stain on the bottom shelf. On the bottom, there’s a tiny initials carving, 'EM', which is a unique detail. Picked it up from the pavement after a quick run to grab a coffee. If you think it’s yours, message me with the initials or a photo to verify.

Liverpool 2 months ago
found A

Found contact lens case with pink sticker

I found a small contact lens case this morning around 9:15am on Duke Street, just outside the Liverpool ONE entrance by the Queen Square bus stop. It's a translucent blue case with a pink sticker on the lid bearing the initials 'J.S.' and a tiny heart doodle. The case is a bit worn from daily use but clean inside. I tucked it into my pocket to keep it safe, hoping to find the owner who might be worried about losing it near Liverpool ONE. If this is yours, send me a message with the initials and describe the sticker so we can arrange a quick handoff in the Baltic Triangle area.

Liverpool 3 months ago
found K

Bright red Adidas running hoodie found near Albert Dock

I found a bright red Adidas running hoodie this afternoon around 3:30 pm near the Albert Dock by the Mersey Ferry terminal in Liverpool. It’s men’s size M, lightweight quick-dry fabric, and it’s in good condition with just a minor snag at the left sleeve cuff. The hoodie features the classic white Adidas stripes down the sleeves and a white drawstring, plus a tiny blue stitch detail at the bottom hem that makes it easy to identify. It was lying on the pavement near the bike racks by the water, so I picked it up hoping the owner sees this. If it’s yours, share the color, size, and that unique hem stitch so we can arrange collection.

Liverpool 3 months ago
found P

Red knit scarf with seahorse pin

I found a red knit scarf yesterday around 4pm outside the Liverpool Central Library on William Brown Street. It's a thick acrylic-wool blend scarf, about 60 inches long, with a subtle blue stripe along one edge and a tiny enamel seahorse pin near the end. The scarf is in good condition, just a bit of pilling from regular wear. Seasonal item—perfect for the chilly Liverpool weather this time of year. I know something like this can mean a lot to someone, and I’d love to help get it back to its owner. If this is yours, send me a message through the app and we can arrange pickup in the city centre.

Liverpool 5 months ago
found A

Beige leather tote found near Liverpool ONE

I found a beige leather tote this afternoon around 4:15pm outside the Liverpool ONE entrance on Paradise Street, near the Apple Store. It’s a Coach tote with a tan exterior and a bright pink lining visible when you open the magnetic snap closure. There’s a small scratch on the bottom corner and a silver keyring with a tiny black tassel inside. The interior pocket contains a folded receipt and a photo of a child, which makes me think it might be sentimental. I really want to help reunite it with its owner—if this sounds like yours, tell me one unique detail and we’ll go from there.

Liverpool 5 months ago
found P

Navy North Face parka with orange pocket

I found a navy blue North Face parka this afternoon around 3:15pm outside Liverpool ONE on Paradise Street, near the Apple Store. It's a men's size M, in good condition with a few light scuffs on the cuffs and a small stain on the inner lining. The fur-trim hood is detachable, and there's a bright orange inner pocket that makes it easy to spot. There's also a small embroidered mountain logo on the sleeve. I know someone might be desperate to get this back—it's a solid coat and I really hope the owner sees this and reaches out so we can reunite you.

Liverpool 6 months ago