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

Helpful resources for Susanville

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Recent reports in Susanville

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Gold-tone bracelet with heart charm

I found a gold-tone bracelet this afternoon around 3:15pm in front of the Lassen County Courthouse on Nevada Street in Susanville. It's a slim, 6-inch bracelet with a tiny heart charm and a discreet engraving of the initials 'AM' on the clasp. The metal shows a few light scratches, but otherwise it's in good shape. I picked it up off the sidewalk near the fountain after I saw someone maybe drop it while crossing the street. If it's yours or you know who it belongs to, please get in touch—I’d really like to see it go back to its owner.

Susanville about 2 months ago

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Found paperback copy of The Great Gatsby

Found a paperback copy of The Great Gatsby this afternoon around 2:45pm behind the Susanville Public Library on Main Street. It's a blue paperback edition with gold lettering, a small coffee stain on the edge of page 23, and the spine is creased from use. Inside, there's a dog-eared bookmark shaped like a paw print sticking out, and the back cover has a faded sticker that says 'Library discard'—it's clear it's been read a few times but still in decent shape. If this belongs to you, drop me a line and we can arrange a meetup near the library bench.

Susanville 2 months ago

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DeWalt 20V cordless drill, yellow/black

I found a DeWalt 20V cordless drill this morning around 10:15am in the parking lot behind Ace Hardware on Main Street in Susanville. It's the classic yellow and black design with a 2.0Ah battery attached. The drill body has a couple of scratches and a small dent near the chuck, and there’s blue painter’s tape on the handle with the initials JR written in black Sharpie. It looks like it's seen some worksite use but still in solid condition. If this is yours, drop me a note here and we’ll figure out a pickup in Susanville.

Susanville 2 months ago

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Ivory quilt cover set with blue leaves

I found a queen-sized quilt cover set this morning around 10:15 in the parking lot behind Safeway on Main Street in Susanville. It's ivory and made of a cotton-poly blend, with a delicate blue leaf pattern and matching pillowcases. The set looks gently used, no stains, but there's a small navy monogram 'LJ' stitched inside the inner seam, and the CozyNest tag is still attached. I picked it up because it was left on a cart and clearly belonged to someone who just shopped; I'm keeping it safe in my car for now. If this matches your bedding, reply here and we can figure out pickup.

Susanville 2 months ago

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Black Hamilton Beach 4-cup coffee maker

I found a black Hamilton Beach 4-cup coffee maker with a glass carafe this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Safeway on Main Street in Susanville, near the bike racks by the loading dock. It's in good shape but dusty, with a small chip on the lip of the carafe and a faded sticker on the bottom showing the initials 'M.K.' The unit has a red indicator light and a straightforward white control panel. It clearly looks like something many folks rely on every day, and I’d love to see it go back to its owner—if you recognize this setup, send me a note so we can reunite you with it.

Susanville 3 months ago

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AirPods Pro (2nd gen) in white charging case

Found a pair of AirPods Pro (2nd gen) in a white charging case this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind Safeway on Main Street, Susanville. The case has a small engraving on the back that reads 'AJ,' and one earbud has a tiny dent along the edge. They were sitting on a bench near the bike rack, tucked under a jacket sleeve, so I grabbed them to keep them safe. I'd rather they go back to their owner, so if these are yours, please reach out through the app and we can arrange a pickup.

Susanville 3 months ago