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

Helpful resources for Long Island

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Recent reports in Long Island

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Black Michael Kors tote with pink tassel found

I found a black Michael Kors tote this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind Macy's at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City. It's a medium-sized handbag in saffiano leather with gold-tone hardware, and there's a pink tassel on the zipper pull. The interior has a red lining and a small zip pocket with a Michael Kors logo tag. There is a tan leather luggage tag with the initials 'J.P.' attached to the handle—if this is yours, please get in touch so I can return it.

Long Island about 2 months ago

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Navy TravelBlue neck pillow with carabiner

I found a navy blue TravelBlue neck pillow this afternoon around 3:15pm behind Macy’s at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, Long Island. It’s a compact neck pillow with memory-foam fill and a soft, slightly faded fabric cover; there’s a small tear along the seam that’s been mended with a stitch. A bright blue carabiner is clipped to the strap, and there’s a faint plane sticker on the front pocket. I’m glad to help reunite it with its owner—if you recognize these details, I’d love to see it back with you.

Long Island about 2 months ago

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Beige Michael Kors handbag with tan trim

I found a beige Michael Kors handbag this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the CVS on Main Street in Mineola, Long Island. It's a medium-sized crossbody with tan leather trim and a gold MK logo plate on the front. Inside there's a blue tassel keychain and a tiny scratch along the bottom corner that might help someone identify it. I'm holding onto it in a safe spot and would love to get it back to its owner. If this sounds like yours, we can verify a couple details to confirm ownership and arrange a pickup.

Long Island 3 months ago

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White glucometer kit with blue paw sticker

I found a white digital glucometer kit this afternoon around 2:30pm outside the CVS on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, Long Island. It’s in a small white zip case with a blue paw-print sticker on the front and a few test strips peeking out from the side pocket. The meter inside is a compact white device with a black screen, and there’s a blue lanyard attached to the zipper pull. Inside are a couple of test strips and a small lancing device—clearly used but still functional. I know how important something like this can be for someone who manages diabetes, and I’d love to get it back to its owner. If you recognize this, reply here and we can figure out a safe meet-up near the CVS.

Long Island 3 months ago

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Found black rectangular glasses with silver star on temple

Found a pair of glasses this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Roosevelt Field Mall on Old Country Road in Garden City Park. They’re black rectangular frames with a matte finish and clear lenses. The left temple has a tiny silver star engraving, a helpful distinguishing feature, and they came with a navy microfiber pouch that has a white star print. I spotted them near a blue Honda Civic beside the food court entrance, in case someone dropped them while rushing to catch the bus. If these belong to you, I’d be glad to meet up and hand them back—text me with details like the prescription or frame size to confirm.

Long Island 4 months ago

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Nintendo Switch with neon Joy-Cons found near Mineola LIRR

I found a Nintendo Switch in a black protective case this afternoon around 4pm in the parking lot behind the Mineola LIRR station off Willis Ave in Long Island. The console is in good condition, with neon red/blue Joy-Cons attached and a dragon sticker on the back, plus a small scratch along the top edge. The case also had a charging cable and a basic carrying pouch tucked inside. If someone recognizes these details, I’m happy to coordinate a quick handoff through the app to get it back to its rightful owner.

Long Island 4 months ago