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

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Recent reports in Ogden / Clearfield

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Found microwaves near Ogden Union Station.

I found two microwaves in the parking lot behind the Ogden Union Station at 4:20 PM today. One has a dent in the lower left corner and the other has a faded sticker on the door. They look like they were left behind in a hurry, possibly after a family move or a long commute. It felt a little odd to see them there, but I figured someone must be looking for them and could use a heads-up that they’re here. They don’t feel particularly valuable, but they might be important to the owner who relied on them daily in their kitchen.

near the Ogden Union Station loading dock 11 days ago

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Navy North Face parka with orange lining

I found a navy blue North Face parka this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Walgreens on 24th Street in Ogden. It's a men's size Large and in pretty good condition, with minor wear on the cuffs. The bright orange inner lining peeks out when you unzip it, and there's a small purple mountain pin on the left sleeve that stands out. The hood has a faux fur trim that's still intact. I know how easy it is to misplace a coat in this weather, and I’d love to help reunite it with its owner.

Ogden / Clearfield about 1 month ago

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Burgundy US passport found near Union Station

I found a burgundy US passport this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Union Station parking lot on 25th Street near Grant Ave in Ogden. The cover is a bit worn with creased corners, and there’s a small coffee ring on the back. It sits in a black leather passport sleeve embossed with 'LT' on the front, which might help the owner recognize it. I gave the sleeve a quick look through and the passport itself seems intact with no obvious pages missing. It feels important to someone, and I’d love to help reunite them with it if this is theirs.

Ogden / Clearfield about 2 months ago

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Black Akai MPK Mini MKII MIDI keyboard

I found a black Akai MPK Mini MKII USB MIDI keyboard controller yesterday around 3pm on the sidewalk outside the Union Station area along 25th Street in Ogden. It's a compact thing, roughly the size of a small notebook, with 25 mini keys and 8 velocity-sensitive pads. A blue USB cable is still attached, and on the back there's a small white sticker with a doodle of a cat and the initials 'LM' in black marker. It has a little wear on the bottom edge but otherwise looks functional. I’m guessing someone forgot it after a gig or practice at a nearby cafe or rehearsal space. If this is yours, drop me a message here and we can figure out pickup or drop-off.

Ogden / Clearfield about 2 months ago

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Yellow-green parakeet with blue tail found near Union Station

I found a small budgie this afternoon around 3:15 pm near the Ogden Union Station along 25th Street. It's a bright lime-green bird with a pale yellow head and a blue tail that sways as it hops along the railing. It wears a blue plastic leg band on the right leg with the inscription 'A-72'. It seemed curious but a bit stressed, and it actually perched on my shoulder for a moment before fluttering down to the ground again. If someone is missing this feathered friend, I’d really like to help reunite you two.

Ogden / Clearfield 2 months ago

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Blue knit Santa hat with snowflake pin

I found a blue knit Santa hat with white faux fur trim and a tiny silver snowflake pin this morning around 9:15, on the sidewalk near Union Station Plaza in Ogden. It's adult-sized, a bit worn but clean, and the pin sits near the brim. The hat's bright blue color and the snowflake pin make it easy to spot, even from a distance. If someone’s missing it, I’d love to get it back—tell me the lining color or the pin detail and we can arrange a safe meet near the plaza.

Ogden / Clearfield 4 months ago