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

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Recent reports in St George

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Found Travel Bags near St George Library

I found travel bags outside the St George City Library on Main Street at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday. I picked them up and checked inside for any ID; there are a blue spinner and a gray duffel with travel stickers. They look well-used but sturdy, as if someone was in the middle of a trip and needed them for a flight or road journey. I’m leaving them here in case the owner sees this post and can claim them through the site.

Outside St George City Library on Main Street 2 days ago

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Found Tank Accessories in St George, Utah

At 7:35 p.m. on Friday, I was walking out of the Red Cliffs Mall parking lot in St George when I spotted a rugged black toolbox tucked behind a trash can by the food court. Inside were several tank accessories—brass fittings, braided hoses, and a sturdy wrench—clearly cared for and not tossed aside. It seemed like someone had dropped it in a hurry, and I could tell it mattered to the owner, given how organized everything looked. I left it near the main entrance, hoping the rightful owner would spot it through this site and arrange a pickup.

Near the Red Cliffs Mall entrance 4 days ago

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Found holiday decorations in St George

On Friday around 9:30 p.m., I spotted a bundle of holiday decorations out by the curb near Town Square on Main Street in St. George. The pile included strings of multicolored lights, a garland, and a decorative snowman and wreath. I brought them onto the porch of a nearby house to keep them safe while I figured out what to do. The warm glow of the streetlights and the season’s vibe left me with a small moment of cheer, hoping the owner will see this post and recognize their decorations.

Near Town Square, St. George 12 days ago

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Found: silver stud earrings near Town Square

I was walking home from a late shift near Town Square in St. George and found a small jewelry pouch on the sidewalk by the fountain around 4:15 p.m. yesterday. Inside were a neat pair of silver stud earrings—the kind that catch the sun just right and look like they belong on an everyday ear. They were a touch dusty, but in good shape, and I could tell they’d seen a lot of wear in their owner’s daily life. I’m posting here because I know how a simple pair of studs can mean a lot to someone, and I’d like to help reunite them with their person.

near the Town Square fountain about 1 month ago

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Found: Ties in St George, Utah

Hi, I’m Jordan Hale. I found a bundle of neckties on the sidewalk outside Ancestor Square in St George around 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The ties were clean and neatly placed in a small black bag, with a few brand tags still attached. They seem new and could belong to someone preparing for an interview or a formal event. I left them at the downtown library desk, hoping the owner will recognize them.

near Ancestor Square, downtown St George about 1 month ago

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Found: Assorted pins near Main Street, St George

I found a small tin of pins by a bench on Main Street near the Red Cliffs Mall around 3:15 PM today in St George. The pins are a mix of enamel shapes—cacti, a desert sun, and a tiny Utah map—bright and a little worn from travel. They looked like something someone kept close to their heart, so I picked them up and hoped to help them find their owner. If these belong to you, this listing should help bring them home.

Main Street bench near Red Cliffs Mall 2 months ago