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

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Recent reports in Tuscarawas Co

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FOUND: Chairs in Tuscarawas Co

I found a set of chairs behind the Tuscarawas County Courthouse on West High Street, New Philadelphia, around 4:15 PM on Sunday. A mix of metal folding chairs and a wooden dining chair with a faded blue cushion were piled by the alley behind the building. They looked used for a neighborhood gathering, maybe a church supper or yard sale, the kind that leave a little dust on your palms. I could tell someone would miss them, so I shifted them toward the back loading dock area near the stairs and stood watch for a moment, hoping the owners would see this listing.

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Courthouse Square, New Philadelphia 15 days ago

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Found Organizers in Tuscarawas Co, Ohio

I was taking a break after volunteering at an event near the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday when I spotted a tote labeled 'Organizers' tucked behind a bench. Inside were manuals, a roll of tape, and a few binder clips—clearly belonging to an event setup. I imagine someone rushing between a fundraiser and a community meet-up, and I figured these items deserve to find their rightful owner. I'm keeping them safe and posted here in case the owner recognizes them through this site.

near the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds 15 days ago

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Found Student ID near Tuscarawas County Courthouse

I found a Student ID around 5:15 p.m. today by the lobby of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse in New Philadelphia. The card was tucked under a bench near the information desk, in a worn sleeve with a campus logo. It clearly belongs to someone who needs it for class access, meals, and daily routines. I can imagine their busy afternoon, moving between lectures and study sessions, realizing it was missing as they gathered their things to go. It felt like a small piece of someone’s day had slipped away, and I wanted to help. I’m posting this here to aid in reunification.

near the Tuscarawas County Courthouse, New Philadelphia about 1 month ago

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Gold pendant necklace with sapphire accent

I found a gold-tone pendant necklace this afternoon around 2:15pm in the New Towne Mall parking lot behind the mall on West High Street, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co. The necklace has a delicate heart-shaped pendant with a small blue sapphire-like stone in the center. The chain is about 18 inches and shows a few faint scratches near the clasp; there’s a tiny engraving on the back that reads 'MJL'. I picked it up from the pavement near the bike racks by the entrance next to the food court. If the owner recognizes this, I’d love to help get it back to you.

Tuscarawas Co 3 months ago

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Fossil watch, silver-tone with black dial (found)

Found this Fossil watch this afternoon around 3:40pm on the sidewalk outside the Tuscarawas County Courthouse on E High Ave in New Philadelphia. It's a silver-tone stainless steel case with a black dial and white hour markers, about 40mm in diameter, and a genuine black leather strap that's a bit worn from daily use. The back is engraved with the initials 'KB' and there's a tiny red thread looped through the strap keeper—easy to spot. The watch seems in good working condition and keeps time. If you think this belongs to you, describe the engraving and strap details so I can get it back to you.

Tuscarawas Co 3 months ago

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Black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels

I found a black tuxedo jacket this afternoon around 2:15 pm in the parking lot behind Market Street Plaza in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co. It's a men's size Large, wool-blend with satin lapels and a couple of light wrinkles from being tossed into a bag. Inside the left lining there's a tailor's tag that reads 'M Rivera,' and I tucked a folded emerald-green pocket square back into the inner pocket for safekeeping. There's a tiny wear mark on the left elbow and a missing button on the cuff, but otherwise it's in decent shape. This seems like it came from a formal event—I'd really like to get it back to its owner. If this sounds like yours, tell me the tag name and what color the pocket square was.

Tuscarawas Co 5 months ago