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

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Recent reports in Owensboro

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Found travel adapters near Owensboro Riverfront

I'm tidying up my Owensboro apartment this morning, around 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, when I spotted travel adapters under the couch cushions. They look familiar—black with two plugs, the kind you pack for a trip. I left them out on the coffee table near the window and decided to post here in case the owner is nearby. It seems like someone might have dropped them while walking near Smothers Park along the Owensboro Riverfront. If this helps reunite someone with their adapters, I’m glad to help.

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Smothers Park, Owensboro Riverfront 5 days ago

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Phone with neon OtterBox found near Riverfront Park

I found a phone this afternoon around 2:30pm on the sidewalk along the Owensboro Riverfront, near the footbridge by Smothers Park, close to the row of food trucks. It's an iPhone in a neon green OtterBox case, with a cracked screen and a small dent on the top corner. A white sticker on the back shows a cartoon fox and the initials 'R.S.'—a tiny, unique detail I figured might help the owner identify it. I picked it up near the river walk; the screen was on briefly and I could unlock enough to see the home screen before it locked again. If it's yours, you can verify these details through the app and we'll put you in touch.

Owensboro about 1 month ago

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Pink reflective dog harness with leash

I found a pink reflective dog harness with a red nylon leash this afternoon around 3:30pm behind the Smothers Park riverfront area on Frederica Street in Owensboro. The harness is size small, pink with reflective piping, and it has a tiny green paw-print patch on the inside. The leash is about four feet long and shows a bit of fraying near the handle, with a small metal ring where a tag used to be. There’s a faint scent of wet fur on the lining, which makes me think a dog was recently wearing it. If this belongs to you, drop me a message here and we can arrange pickup near the Riverwalk.

Owensboro about 2 months ago

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Navy blue North Face parka found near Smothers Park

I found it this afternoon around 6:15pm outside Riverwalk near Smothers Park on Frederica Street. It's a men's size L navy blue North Face parka, with a bright orange zipper pull and a small tear on the left elbow. There are a couple of faint water stains on the inner lining from yesterday's rain, but otherwise it's in decent shape. I picked it up off the sidewalk by the bike racks, hoping to get it back to its owner quickly. If this belongs to you, please describe the exact jacket size, the orange zipper feature, and the tear on the elbow so we can confirm and arrange a pickup in Owensboro.

Owensboro 2 months ago

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Orange tabby cat found near Towne Square

I found a friendly orange tabby cat with white paws outside the Kroger on Frederica Street, near Towne Square, this afternoon around 3:10pm. The cat is medium-sized, has bright green eyes, clean fur, and is wearing a blue nylon collar with a tiny silver bell. It has a small notch in its left ear and white socks on its front paws—really distinctive. It wandered near the parking lot, then settled by the store entrance, clearly comfortable around people. I gave it some tuna and a few pets, and it followed me for a moment before I brought it to a safe shaded area to wait for its owner. If this is your cat, please reach out so we can reunite you.

Owensboro 2 months ago

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Cream ceramic lamp with brass base

Found a cream ceramic table lamp with brass base this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind the RiverPark Center on Frederica Street, near Smothers Park. It's about 18 inches tall, with a slightly chipped ivory lampshade and a short, sturdy cord. The ceramic body has a subtle hand-painted leaf motif and a tiny etched crescent moon near the base—easy to spot if you know this lamp. The lamp is in decent condition overall, just the shade chip and a loose pull-chain. If this belongs to you, I’d be glad to reunite you with it—happy to return it to its rightful owner.

Owensboro 3 months ago