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

Helpful resources for Newcastle

Recent reports in Newcastle

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found two microwaves near Newcastle Central Station.

Yesterday around 6:30 pm I found two microwaves abandoned by the bus stop outside Fenwick's on Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. They were in a large cardboard box, cords trailing, as if someone had just moved them. I carried them to a sheltered nook by the station entrance and thought someone might be missing them after a move or a sale. If these belong to you, please contact through the site.

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outside Fenwick's, Northumberland Street 16 days ago
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Blue neon Nike running jacket found in Newcastle

I found a blue neon running jacket this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Fenwick department store on Northumberland Street, Newcastle. It's a Nike men's size M windbreaker, electric blue with a lime-green zipper pull, a white Nike swoosh on the chest, and two zip pockets. The cuffs are black and there's a small snag along the hem, but it's otherwise in good wearable condition. I grabbed it near the bus stop by Eldon Square, hoping to reunite it with its owner.

Newcastle about 1 month ago
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Blue notebook with contact list and red elastic

Found a small blue notebook near Central Arcade on Northumberland Street this afternoon around 4pm. It's about A6 size, blue cover, with a red elastic strap and a tiny coffee cup sticker on the inside front cover. Inside there’s a handwritten list of names and phone numbers, with a pink sticky note that reads 'Emily' and some initials embossed on the corner ('A.B.'). If this is yours, message me here and we can arrange a pickup near Central Station in Newcastle; I’d love to get it back so the owner isn’t left worrying about missing contacts.

Newcastle about 1 month ago
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Found hand-painted ceramic vase with teal glaze and gold specks

I found a hand-painted ceramic vase this afternoon around 2:15pm, tucked behind the Grainger Market entrance on Grainger Street in Newcastle. It's about 25 cm tall, with a glossy teal glaze and tiny gold specks that catch the light. The rim has a tiny chip, and the base bears the initials 'AK 21' in pencil underglaze—a subtle mark that could help identify it. It’s a charming little art piece, in good condition besides the rim nick, and it stood out among some vendor crates. If this vase belongs to someone, I’d really like to get it back to its owner.

Newcastle about 2 months ago
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Navy North Face parka with fur hood

I found a navy North Face parka this afternoon around 3:45pm near Newcastle Central Station on Neville Street. It's a men's size L with a detachable fur-trimmed hood and a bright red zipper pull, easy to spot in a crowd. The jacket is in good condition, with only light wear on the cuffs and a faint rain stain on the inner lining from the walk home. Inside there is a small blue label with initials that might help identify the owner. If this is yours, reply here with a brief description of the two identifying features (detachable fur hood and red zipper pull) to verify ownership and arrange a safe return.

Newcastle 3 months ago
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Gold trumpet with dented bell near Millennium Bridge

Found a gold trumpet this afternoon around 3:45pm, resting on a bench near the Millennium Bridge by the Quayside in Newcastle upon Tyne. It's a standard Bb trumpet, brand looks like Yamaha, with a noticeable dent in the bell and some worn lacquer along the slide. No case was with it, but I did spot a small sticker on the valve cap that says 'M. Collins'—could be a clue if you know the owner. I held onto it for now, hoping to help a musician get it back soon. If this matches your instrument, describe the dent, the sticker, and the brand to verify.

Newcastle 5 months ago