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

Helpful resources for Myrtle Beach

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Recent reports in Myrtle Beach

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Found Travel Adapters in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I found Travel Adapters this morning, likely left behind by a traveler. I picked them up around 9:15 a.m. near the SkyWheel on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, by the start of the pier where the gulls circle. They’re a mix of USB-C and micro-USB plugs, tucked into a small blue pouch with a faded hotel sticker. They look recently used and potentially important to someone traveling light, so I’m posting them here.

near the SkyWheel on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk 1 day ago

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Found prescription sunglasses near lifeguard tower

Sunglasses with PRESCRIPTION FOUND washed up close to lifeguard tower close to 60th but it probably came from someone south of 60th Sunglasses with brown turtle shell ear pieces? Right side (when putting on) has a little green under the ear piece if that helps differentiate. In pretty good condition so I figured I'd try

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Myrtle Beach 3 days ago

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Women's eyeglasses found near Breakers Resort

Women's eyeglasses found close to the Breakers Resort. July 7

Myrtle Beach about 1 month ago

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Found medication near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

On Saturday around 9:15 a.m. I found a small prescription bottle resting on a bench along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, just past the arcades by the SkyWheel. The label had faded in the sun, so I couldn't read the name, but the bottle looked recently used and important. I tucked it into a zip-top bag and stood by the railing, thinking of the person who might be missing it. The morning breeze carried salt air and laughter from the beach—little moments that make a day feel hopeful. I hope this post helps someone reconnect with their meds and their plans for the day.

near the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, Myrtle Beach about 1 month ago

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Found Adapters in Myrtle Beach

I'm visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and the Boardwalk by the SkyWheel was buzzing around 6:40 p.m. last Thursday when I spotted a small black zip pouch tucked beneath a bench near the arcade and souvenir stalls. Inside were several adapters—USB-C, micro-USB, a charger cable, and a folded receipt. They looked recently dropped, and it seemed someone needed them for work or travel. I left the pouch where I found it and posted this finding here in case the owner checks the site. If this is yours, please reply through the site and I’ll help you reconnect.

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, by SkyWheel about 2 months ago

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Found: Holiday decorations along Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

On Friday around 8:15 PM, I found a tote of holiday decorations tucked behind a bench near the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel along the Boardwalk. The bag held multicolored lights, a few pine sprigs, and a small lighthouse ornament that rattled when I shook it. It looked like someone was in the middle of decorating a condo for the holidays, and I could feel the owner’s frustration as I sorted through the tangled cords. This scene reminded me of family gatherings on the coast, and I wanted to help reunite these decorations with their owner.

near the SkyWheel at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk about 2 months ago