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

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Recent reports in Statesboro

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Found: Equipment for Various Sports in Statesboro, GA

I found a bag of Equipment for Various Sports behind the Recreation Center at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, around 5:30 p.m. last Friday after a pickup game. Inside were cleats, a worn baseball glove, a whistle, and a couple of water bottles, all jumbled together in a canvas tote. The label on the bag is generic, and there are no names, just the unmistakable scent of chalk and gym socks. It felt right to pause and think about the person who might be frantically searching for it, so I kept it on a nearby bench and hoped the owner would see this post.

Recreation Center steps, Georgia Southern University 13 days ago

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Navy blue beaded evening gown found near Averitt Center

I found this navy blue satin evening gown yesterday around 4pm outside the Averitt Center for the Arts on Main Street in downtown Statesboro. It's floor-length, size M, with a fitted beaded bodice and a removable 1-inch silver belt at the waist. The gown is in good condition, maybe a tiny snag on the hem and a minor pull near the zipper, but nothing major. Inside the lining there’s a tag that reads 'Eliza J' and a small fabric patch with the initials 'KB'—two unique identifiers. If this is yours, I’d love to get it back to you; I know how much a dress like this can mean.

Statesboro 3 months ago

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Found gray knit scarf with red stripe

I found a gray knit scarf with a thin red stripe this afternoon around 3:45 pm in front of the Starbucks on Main Street in Statesboro. It's a medium-length scarf, super soft acrylic, and the ends are just a bit frayed from use. On the inside, there's a small compass patch stitched near the tag, plus a faint coffee stain on the corner—that little detail might help the owner spot it. I picked it up after I saw it blowing around the bike racks outside the Starbucks, and it looked freshly dropped; someone could really be missing it, especially with the chilly weather. Whoever lost it, I hope you see this soon.

Statesboro 4 months ago

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Blue paperback mystery novel with red bookmark

I found a blue paperback mystery novel this afternoon around 3:15pm outside The Grind Coffee Co. on West Main Street in Statesboro. It’s in pretty good shape, with a bright red bookmark sticking out between pages around 157 and a small coffee stain near the back cover. The inside cover carries a faded Bulloch County Public Library stamp, and the silver lantern silhouette on the jacket is still eye-catching. I figured someone might be missing a book they were into, so I’m posting here to help reunite it with its owner if you recognize it.

Statesboro 4 months ago

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Blue Sony voice recorder in protective case

I found a blue Sony digital voice recorder in a light gray silicone case this afternoon around 3:20pm outside the Campus Bookstore on West Grady Street, near the Georgia Southern campus. It’s about 4 inches long and has a panda sticker on the case with a slightly scratched display. The unit powers on and the recording button works, though the battery cover sticks a bit when opened. If this is yours, feel free to respond here and we can arrange a pickup near the Campus Bookstore.

Statesboro 4 months ago

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Found Pyrex mixing bowls with red lids

Found a small set of Pyrex glass mixing bowls this morning around 9:20 am behind the Statesboro Library on Main Street. There are two bowls, 1.5-quart and 2-quart, clear glass with bright red snap-on lids. One lid has a tiny chip along the rim, and one bowl shows a faint circular etching near the base—looks like someone wrote a name or recipe there once. They were just sitting on the ground near the bike racks by the library entrance; I figured someone might be missing them after a quick spin in the kitchen. If you recognize these and want them back, drop me a line—hope to reunite them with their owner in Statesboro.

Statesboro 5 months ago