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

Helpful resources for Salina

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Recent reports in Salina

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Black tablet in blue case found near library

I found a black 8-inch tablet in a bright blue silicone case (Miscellaneous Electronics) this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Salina Public Library on 2nd Street. On the back there's a small white sticker with the initials 'AR' and a faint coffee smudge near the charging port. The screen has a hairline crack along the top edge and the case is a little scuffed, but the device powers on. No charger was with it, just the tablet in the blue case. If this is yours, tell me about the sticker, the screen crack, and the initials, and we can arrange a meetup near the library to get it back.

Salina about 1 month ago

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Found beagle mix with red collar

I found a beagle mix this afternoon around 3:15pm in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot on S. Ninth Street in Salina. It's a medium-sized dog, about 25 pounds, tan and white with a small white star on the chest and a slightly droopy left ear. The bright red collar has a brass tag engraved 'MILO' and a tiny dent near the buckle. The dog was friendly and followed me when I called, clearly well cared for. If this is your dog, I can meet you at the Walmart entrance and help reunite you.

Salina about 1 month ago

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Blue ceramic vase with hand-painted floral pattern

Found this blue ceramic vase this afternoon around 3:45 pm in the plaza behind the Salina Art Center on Santa Fe Ave. It's about 8 inches tall, with a glossy glaze and a hand-painted pink and yellow flower motif. There's a small, barely legible stamp on the bottom that says 'Made in Portugal.' It looks meaningful—maybe it was a gift or a family piece—and I'd love to get it back to its owner. If this sounds like yours, drop me a message in the app with a brief description of the vase's identifying features.

Salina 3 months ago

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DeWalt 20V cordless drill found near library

I found a DeWalt 20V cordless drill this morning around 10:15am behind the Salina Public Library on West Elm Street. It’s in a black and yellow plastic case, a bit dusty from being outdoors, and the grip has a small crack. The battery is attached, and there’s a strip of gray duct tape with the initials 'PP' on the battery. The drill seems to be in decent working condition otherwise, just needs a proper home and a new owner who knows its story. If this belongs to you, send me a message here with proof of ownership and I’ll get it back to you—happy to coordinate a meetup near downtown Salina.

Salina 3 months ago

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Found baby corn snake near library

I found a baby corn snake this afternoon around 2:15pm slithering out from behind the bicycle racks near the Salina Public Library on East Iron Avenue. It’s in a blue plastic tub with a small heat pad and a shallow water dish. The snake is about 12 inches long, orange with brown saddle markings, and its eyes look clear. It has two distinguishing features: a tiny white scar on the left side of its neck and a faint blue dot near the tail. If this is your pet, please reply here with a photo or notes to verify.

Salina 3 months ago

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Found inflatable Santa yard decoration near Salina Public Library

I found an inflatable Santa yard decoration this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Salina Public Library on 3rd Street. It's about 3 feet tall when inflated, with a bright red suit, white fur trim, and black boots, and a blinking nose light. There's a small tear along the left seam and a faded label on the battery pack that reads 'Holiday Glow.' It was lying on the ground near the bike racks outside the library entrance. It clearly belongs to someone decorating for the season, and I'd be glad to reunite it with its owner. If you recognize it, share the brand on the battery pack or describe the tear so I can verify.

Salina 3 months ago