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

Helpful resources for Orlando

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Recent reports in Orlando

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Found microwaves near Lake Eola Park, Orlando.

I was walking my dog around Lake Eola Park this morning at about 7:15 a.m. when I found several microwaves behind a storage shed near the CVS on East Colonial Drive, not far from the lake. They look used but functional and are dusty from being outside. I stacked them together to keep them from cluttering the walkway and to help the owner recognize them. If these belong to you, please reach out through the site with any distinguishing marks; I’d love to help you get them back.

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Near Lake Eola Park, East Colonial Drive 1 day ago

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Found Organizers near Church Street, Orlando

I was leaving lunchtime along Church Street around 1:45 p.m. today when I spotted a tote labeled Organizers sitting on a bench near City Hall Plaza. I opened it to glance at the contents and saw event materials, lanyards, and printed sheets, all untouched. I carried it to security at the Dr. Phillips Center area and waited for the owner to claim it, hoping this helps someone in a hurry. I know a person's day could hinge on a missing bag like this, so I'm hoping it lands back with its rightful owner soon.

near Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando 9 days ago

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FOUND: Photographs near Lake Eola Park.

On a breezy Orlando morning, I spotted a small photograph album on the sidewalk near Lake Eola Park around 9:30 a.m. while making my way to a cafe. The pictures feel personal—family gatherings, trips to the theme parks, captions scribbled in the margins. It’s clear these meant a lot to someone, and I would be glad to reunite them with their owner. I’m posting them here believing the rightful person will recognize these moments.

near Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando 16 days ago

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Found silver flute near Lake Eola, Orlando

I found a silver flute this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Lake Eola fountain in Orlando. It’s a silver Yamaha flute in a black hard case with a blue lining. The flute has a small dent on the foot joint and a tiny dolphin engraving on the lip plate. Inside the case there’s a faded sticker that reads 'Orlando School of Music' and a blue cleaning cloth tucked in. The instrument looks well cared for, and I figured it’s probably someone’s student instrument that really should be back with its owner—it clearly seems cherished.

Orlando about 1 month ago

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Silver bracelet with heart charm found near Lake Eola

I found a silver bracelet with a heart charm this afternoon near the fountain at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, along the brick walkway by the swan boat launch. It's a silver-tone bracelet, about 7 inches long, with a tiny green enamel leaf charm and a lobster clasp stamped 'ML' on the underside. The metal shows a few light scratches from wear, but it's in good overall shape. If the owner recognizes it, feel free to message me here with the initials on the clasp or describe the charm, and I will get it back to you.

Orlando 2 months ago

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Found: small white terrier with green bandana

I found a dog this afternoon around 4:15pm near the corner of Mills Ave and Colonial Dr in Orlando. He's a small white terrier mix, about 12 pounds, with a bright green paw-print bandana and a blue, round metal tag on his collar. His coat is a little scruffy but clean, and there's a tiny scar on his left ear. If you recognize him, message me here on the app and we'll arrange a safe reunion!

Orlando 3 months ago