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

Helpful resources for Twin Falls

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Recent reports in Twin Falls

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Found USB Drives in Twin Falls near Perrine Bridge

I was finishing up a walk in the late afternoon sun, around 3:15 p.m. yesterday, when I found a small pouch under a bench near the Perrine Memorial Bridge overlooking the Snake River. Inside were two USB Drives, one labeled Work and the other with a faded photo folder. They looked like they'd carried a lot of personal notes and memories, and I felt a twinge of worry for whoever owned them. I kept them safe in my jacket pocket and posted here, hoping the owner will recognize the labels and the photos attached. The overlook at Centennial Park behind the bridge is a common stop on my route, which is how I spotted them.

Perrine Bridge overlook, Centennial Park 4 days ago

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Found Chairs near City Park, Twin Falls

I’m Mason Carter. I found a stack of four chairs behind City Park by the gazebo around 4:15 PM last Friday. The chairs look like they were set up for an event and have a light-blue padding on the seats with a small label that reads 'Twin Falls.' I carried them to the City Hall desk and asked staff to hold them while I posted here. If these belong to you, I hope you see this and claim them—these chairs would be missed at a community gathering in Twin Falls.

behind the City Park gazebo 6 days ago

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Found GPS device near Perrine Bridge, Twin Falls

I was strolling along the Snake River overlook this morning around 9:15 and spotted a small GPS device lying on the grass near the railing by the Perrine Bridge. The screen was cracked, but it powered on, and I could tell it had some photos of outdoor trails saved inside. It felt strange at first, like finding a message in a bottle, and I worried it belonged to someone who relied on it for directions or work. I’m posting this here in hopes the owner recognizes the device and can claim it through the site. If it’s yours, please reach out via the site.

Perrine Bridge overlook, Snake River Canyon, Twin Falls 3 months ago

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Gray cockatiel with yellow crest found in Twin Falls

Found this afternoon around 3:45 PM in the parking lot behind the Walmart on Blue Lakes Blvd in Twin Falls. It's a gray cockatiel with a bright yellow crest and orange cheek patches, about 12 inches from head to tail. It seems pretty tame, hops on a finger and chirps when I talk to it. There’s a small white patch on the left wing and the tail feather is a bit frayed. I’ve got it safe in a cage with food and water, hoping to reunite it with its owner soon. If this is your bird, DM me or email with a quick photo or its name to confirm, and we can arrange a meetup near Parkview Park or at the Walmart entrance.

Twin Falls 4 months ago

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Found gray zippered locked bag

Found, a gray zippered, locked bag with the letters OZCHIN stenciled on the side. It was found in the subdivision of northridge way in jerome

Twin Falls 5 months ago

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Black rectangular glasses with brown leather case

I found a pair of black rectangular glasses this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind the Fred Meyer on Blue Lakes Blvd in Twin Falls. They’re black plastic frames, slightly oversized, with clear lenses and a small silver emblem on the right temple that looks like Ray-Ban. The included case is a brown leather zip case with a tiny scuff on the corner. The glasses appear to be in decent shape overall, no major scratches on the lenses. If these belong to you, tell me where you last wore them and any distinctive detail about the case or lenses so we can verify ownership.

Twin Falls 6 months ago