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

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Recent reports in Sheboygan

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Found DVDs on a park bench

I was walking along the Sheboygan harbor path at 7:15 p.m. last Friday when I spotted a small pile of DVDs on a bench near the Deland Park lighthouse. I picked them up and tucked them into my bag, noticing a mix of action, comedy, and a kid's cartoon. They look used but undamaged, with a few inserts tucked beneath the cases. It seemed clear someone must have left them during a lakeside stroll, so I held onto them hoping to reunite them with their owner.

Deland Park lighthouse area, Sheboygan 19 days ago

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Black North Face backpack with lime lining and whale pin

I found a black North Face backpack this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Sheboygan Public Library on 8th Street. It's medium-sized, about 16 inches tall, with blue zipper pulls and a bright lime-green inner lining. There's a small blue whale enamel pin on the strap and a slight scuff on the bottom corner, otherwise it's in decent condition. I left it near the library entrance with a note and photo, hoping to reunite it with its owner—if this sounds like yours, send me a message and we can arrange pickup.

Sheboygan about 1 month ago

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Black Kindle Paperwhite with red folio case

I found a black Kindle Paperwhite this afternoon around 2:45 pm in the parking lot behind the Sheboygan Public Library on North 8th Street. It's tucked inside a bright red folio case, with a small chip on the corner. The device looks in decent shape, no cracks, battery indicator showed about 60% when I checked. There’s a tiny engraving on the back reading LM that might help identify the owner. If this is yours, message me here and we can coordinate pickup at the library front desk.

Sheboygan about 1 month ago

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Nintendo Switch with neon Joy-Cons, found near Deland Park

Found a Nintendo Switch with neon red/blue Joy-Cons this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Deland Park basketball courts by the riverfront in Sheboygan. It's in good condition, screen clean with no scratches, and it powers on when plugged in. It sits in a blue silicone case and has a small white dragon sticker on the back, plus someone wrote 'JS' in pen on the kickstand. I’m glad to help get it back to its owner—happy to drop it off at the City Hall Lost & Found or arrange a quick meetup at the park office if needed.

Sheboygan about 1 month ago

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Silver trumpet in blue gig bag near Kohler Arts Center

I found a wind instrument this morning around 9:15 am, lying on the sidewalk outside the Kohler Arts Center on New York Ave in Sheboygan. It's a silver trumpet in a blue soft-shell gig bag, with a red star sticker on the case and a small dent near the bell. I think it's a Yamaha student model—the valves feel a bit stiff, but the mouthpiece is there and the instrument looks well-used yet playable. I know how important this instrument is to a student who practices daily, and I’d love to get it back to its owner.

Sheboygan about 2 months ago

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Seiko watch found near Deland Park

Found a watch this afternoon around 2:15pm along the Deland Park lakefront promenade by the lighthouse in Sheboygan. It's a Seiko stainless steel case with a white dial, black hour markers, and a black leather strap that shows a bit of creasing from wear. There’s a small scratch near the 3 o’clock position and initials 'LH' engraved on the back. I'll keep it safe in my bag for now; I'd hate for someone to lose it, especially if it was a gift. If this is yours, send me a message in the app and we can meet up somewhere in downtown Sheboygan, maybe near City Hall or North 8th Street.

Sheboygan about 2 months ago