lostandfound.io
Lost

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 Upper Peninsula? Handling it responsibly protects both you and the owner. Rules vary by location, but the principles are consistent.

  1. Make a reasonable effort to find the owner. Check for ID, contact details, or anything that identifies who it belongs to.
  2. 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.
  3. Hand valuables to the authorities. Report significant or high-value finds to the police non-emergency line for Upper Peninsula; they'll log it and may issue a reference.
  4. Store it safely. Keep the item secure and unchanged while you try to return it.
  5. Post a found listing. Add a found-item listing for Upper Peninsula with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

Helpful resources for Upper Peninsula

Recent reports in Upper Peninsula

found A

Adapters found near Marquette harborfront

I found a bundle of adapters this morning in the Upper Peninsula. Around 9:15 AM, I was walking along Marquette's harborfront near the Marquette Harbor Light when I spotted a small pile of USB-C and micro-USB adapters tucked behind a bench. They looked like they'd been left behind after a hurried day—salt air, chatter, and the stray coin collection cluttering the bench. I tucked them into my bag for safekeeping, hoping they’ll find their owner soon.

Reward
Marquette Harbor Light, harborfront 7 days ago
found P

Ray-Ban black rectangular prescription glasses found near Soo Locks

I found a pair of Ray-Ban prescription glasses this afternoon around 4:15pm near the Soo Locks on Water Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Upper Peninsula. They're matte black rectangular frames with clear lenses; they're in decent shape but one lens has a tiny scratch. The right temple is slightly bent, and inside the left temple is engraved with the initials 'LJ'; they came with a worn black fabric case with a red lining. If the owner sees this, I’m hoping to help you get them back, because losing glasses is a real headache.

Upper Peninsula about 1 month ago
found P

Found Seiko 5 Sports watch with blue dial

I found a Seiko 5 Sports stainless steel watch with a blue dial this afternoon around 4:15pm. It has a 42mm case and a brushed bracelet, with a small scratch near the 2 o'clock position and an engraving on the back that reads 'A.J. 19'. I picked it up on the bench outside the Ore Dock by Front Street in downtown Marquette, Upper Peninsula, after seeing it near the bike racks along the Lake Superior shoreline. It seems well cared for, and I know how important something like this can be to someone—I'd really like to return it to its owner. If this matches your missing watch, please get in touch and we'll arrange a meet-up.

Upper Peninsula 2 months ago
found P

Blue National Geographic atlas with notes

I found a blue National Geographic atlas this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Holiday Inn on Front Street in Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula. It's a hardcover atlas, about 11 by 9 inches, with a slightly bent spine and a musty paper smell. Inside the pocket on the back cover is a folded Isle Royale map and a pencil note that reads 'Property of J. Turner, 1997' in faded ink. The corners are worn and there's a small coffee ring on page 118. If you're the owner, please drop me a line with the note details so I can reunite you with your book.

Upper Peninsula 2 months ago
found A

Dark sunburst violin in black hard-shell case

Found a full-size violin this afternoon around 4:15 pm on Front Street near the Ore Dock in Marquette, Upper Peninsula. It's inside a black hard-shell case with a red velvet interior and a slightly scuffed latch. The violin has a warm amber sunburst finish, a tiny dent on the rim near the chin rest, and the bow is wrapped in turquoise tape, which makes it easy to spot. Inside the lid there's a faded sticker with the initials 'C.S.' and a small heart doodle. It looks well cared for, so I’d love to get it back to its rightful owner—if this is yours, you can reach me at [email protected].

Upper Peninsula 2 months ago
found P

Black leather Samsonite briefcase found near Main Street, Marquette

I found a black leather Samsonite briefcase this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind West End Bakery on Main Street in Marquette, Upper Peninsula. The case is medium-sized, with a sturdy handle and a few scratches along the bottom edge. Inside there are a few folders, a laptop charger, and a small red notebook. On the exterior pocket there’s a faded sticker with the initials 'MT' and a laminated name card that reads 'J. Navarro.' I didn’t open anything beyond that, but it looks like work stuff—hope to reunite it with its owner.

Upper Peninsula 3 months ago