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

Helpful resources for Pueblo

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Recent reports in Pueblo

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Found: Gym bag in Pueblo, CO.

I found a gym bag this morning around 9:15 near City Park along the Riverwalk near Union Avenue in Pueblo. Inside there’s a gray hoodie, a water bottle, a towel, and a few gym socks with a pink stripe. I left it beneath a bench by the basketball courts, thinking the owner might realize it was missing and come back for it. I’m posting these details in case the owner recognizes their things; I’ll coordinate with the site to get it back to them.

City Park, Riverwalk near Union Ave. 10 days ago

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Found passports near Pueblo Union Depot

I found a set of passports this morning around 9:20 a.m. on a bench outside the Pueblo Union Depot, near 4th Street and Elizabeth. They looked important, and I didn’t open them. I kept them safe in my jacket pocket while I walked the riverwalk by the Arkansas River, then brought them to the depot to figure out next steps. I can only imagine the owner's stress, and I want to help reunite them through the site.

near the Pueblo Union Depot, 4th Street and Elizabeth 12 days ago

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Found: Stud Earrings in Pueblo

I found a pair of stud earrings near the Riverwalk in downtown Pueblo around 6:15 PM today. They were sitting on a bench by the Arkansas River, tucked between a map kiosk and a planter, easy to miss in the evening bustle. They’re small silver studs with clear stones, simple and likely meaningful to someone. I picked them up and set them aside so the owner could claim them here, in the same place where they were found. If these belong to you, please share a detail about them so we can verify and reunite you with them.

Riverwalk bench, downtown Pueblo 26 days ago

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Found handheld and console in Pueblo

Last Friday at 6:45 PM, I found a handheld and a console lying on the sidewalk by the Arkansas Riverwalk near Main Street in Pueblo. The screen glowed faintly when I tapped it, and it looked recently used. My heart ached thinking about the owner losing this after a day out with family, so I kept it safe on a bench near the river market. If this sounds like yours, the gear is waiting where I found it, by the riverfront.

Riverwalk area near Main Street Market, Pueblo about 1 month ago

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Found hats near Pueblo Riverwalk

I found these hats this afternoon while walking along the Pueblo Riverwalk around 6:45 p.m. last Friday. They were tucked under a bench by the Riverwalk Cafe, a mix of colorful beanies and a couple of baseball caps damp from the afternoon rain. I left them on the bench near the railing, hoping the owner would recognize them. They look cared for, and I can tell they probably matter to someone who wore them often.

Near the Riverwalk Cafe, Pueblo about 2 months ago

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Found CDs near Pueblo Riverwalk

I found these CDs near the Pueblo Riverwalk, by the Union Avenue Bridge, at about 11:20 a.m. today. They were tucked inside a black tote with a few dusty stickers, and a loose set of liner notes sticking out. The mix ranges from 90s rock to indie pop, and they felt like a small snapshot of someone’s listening habit. If you recognize them, I hope this helps bring them back to you through the site.

near the Riverwalk by the Union Avenue Bridge, Pueblo about 2 months ago