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

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Recent reports in Miami / Dade

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Found sculptures near Bayfront Park, Miami

I found this trio of metal sculptures after sunset, around 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2025, near the Bayfront Park entrance along Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami. I was strolling the boardwalk when the pieces caught my eye, leaning against a bench and glinting under a streetlight. They look like abstract shapes, each about the size of a small chair and with a weathered patina that tells a story. I picked them up and brought them to this site, hoping the owner recognizes them and claims them here.

Sentimental

Bayfront Park entrance, Downtown Miami 4 days ago

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Found CDs on Lincoln Road, South Beach

I was strolling along Lincoln Road in South Beach around 2:45 PM on a sunny Tuesday when I spotted a neat little pile of CDs left beside a bench near a street performer. The jewel cases looked varied—some rock, some indie, a couple with handwritten labels. I picked them up and kept them safe, hoping the owner will recognize the collection and claim it here on the site. It felt nice to reunite someone’s music stash with their day, especially in this breezy little corner of the city.

By the Lincoln Road pedestrian plaza 13 days ago

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Found keys near 67th Street and Collins crosswalk

***North Beach, Miami Beach *** I found a set of keys sitting on the pedestrian traffic button that you push to make the walk light change in the crosswalk on the southeast corner of 67th Street and Collins in Miami Beach, FL. I bright it to the Walgreens on Collins and 67th and U.S. it’s in their list and found.

Urgent

Miami / Dade 24 days ago

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Found insulin pen with orange cap near Bayside Marketplace

I found an insulin pen with an orange cap this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami, Miami-Dade. The pen is white with a clear body and a bright orange cap, and there’s a tiny dent near the top from a light drop. It came with a blue fabric sleeve and a few test strips tucked inside, which might help confirm ownership. I’m keeping it in a safe spot and really hope the owner sees this post—if you recognize the color, cap, or the small dent, drop a reply here and we can verify the details.

Miami / Dade about 1 month ago

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Gold-tone hoop earrings with turquoise stones

I found a pair of earrings this afternoon around 3:45pm near Bayside Marketplace on Biscayne Boulevard, right along the water. They're gold-tone hoops about 1.2 cm in diameter, with a tiny turquoise stone set in a delicate bezel, and the back clasp is a small hinged catch. The finish looks almost new, with only a tiny scratch along one hoop, and there's a subtle engraving on the back that could read AM. I figured they might matter to someone who dropped them while strolling by the marina; if these belong to you, share a detail about the engraving or any distinctive feature so we can match them.

Miami / Dade about 1 month ago

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Found queen-size gray duvet cover with navy piping

I found a queen-size duvet cover set this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Brickell City Centre entrance on S. Miami Ave. It's a storm gray cotton percale with a subtle geometric pattern and navy piping along the edges. The zipper closure works smoothly, and there's a small embroidered monogram 'MR' on the inner corner tag—nice little detail that might help identify the owner. The fabric feels premium, lightly used but clean, no stains. I know how sentimental bedding can be—if this is yours, please reach out so I can return it to you.

Miami / Dade about 1 month ago