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

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Recent reports in Wenatchee

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Found hats near Pybus Market, Wenatchee

I found two hats on a bench outside Pybus Market along the Wenatchee Riverfront Trail at about 4:30 PM on Sunday. One is a gray baseball cap with a faded logo, the other a tan sunhat with a ribbon that somehow survived the river breeze. Both had clearly been worn today, and I pictured the owner scanning the crowd, checking pockets and car seats. I tucked them toward the market entrance to help whoever lost them, hoping the owner would see this soon in Wenatchee.

Near Pybus Market, Wenatchee Riverfront Trail. 1 day ago

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FOUND: Toasters in Wenatchee

I’m Daniel Kim, a Wenatchee-based courier who walks the riverfront most mornings. On Saturday around 8:15 am, I found a couple of toasters tucked under a bench near Pybus Public Market on North Wenatchee Avenue. They look like ordinary, everyday appliances—steel-gray with chrome—that somehow didn’t seem to belong to anyone nearby. I left them where I found them, in case the owner came looking, and I still notice the small crumb-trays sticking out. If these belong to you, they’re in a safe spot and can be claimed via the site.

near Pybus Public Market, North Wenatchee Avenue 22 days ago

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Found CDs near Pybus Market in Wenatchee

I was walking back from the Wenatchee Farmers Market in Wenatchee, Washington, United States, at 6:15 PM last Saturday when I spotted a small pile of CDs on the bench outside Pybus Public Market. The case was a scratched black jewel case with a faded sticker I could not read, and the discs looked like a mixed bag of rock, pop, and classic country. I picked them up and tucked them into my bag, hoping the owner would be found soon. I am posting this now in case the owner sees it; I will keep them safe here until reunited.

near Pybus Public Market, Wenatchee Riverfront 3 months ago

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Blue king-size duvet cover with chevron pattern

I found a blue king-size duvet cover set this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Pybus Public Market on Worthen Street in Wenatchee. It's CozyNest, 100% cotton, with a white geometric chevron pattern and matching pillow shams. There’s white piping along the edges and a tiny coffee-ring stain on the inner corner—still clean overall and in good condition. If this belongs to someone, I’d love to help get it back; bedding like this can be sentimental, and I know how upsetting it is to lose it. I found it on the sidewalk by the market entrance, near the bus stop; I’m hoping the owner sees this and we can arrange a quick pickup.

Wenatchee 4 months ago

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Silver teardrop earrings found near Pybus Market, Wenatchee

I found a pair of silver teardrop earrings this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Pybus Public Market on Worthen Ave in Wenatchee. They’re lightweight, about 1.2 cm long, with a small clear crystal near the top and a subtle engraving on the post that’s barely noticeable. They’re in good condition—no bends, just a gentle shine. I picked them up by the bike racks outside the market after I saw someone drop them while crossing Worthen. If you recognize them, I’d be glad to get them back to their owner.

Wenatchee 4 months ago

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Red Le Creuset casserole dish with lid

I found a red Le Creuset 3.5-quart enameled cast-iron casserole dish with a glass lid this afternoon around 3:20 pm behind the Pybus Public Market on North Worthen Avenue in Wenatchee. The pot is in great condition with bright enamel, no rust, and a small chip on the rim that’s barely noticeable. There’s a sticker on the bottom that says Le Creuset, Made in France, and a script '3.5 QT' etched into the edge. It was sitting on a wooden bench near the market entrance. It looks like it was cared for, so I’m hoping to return it to its owner. If this sounds like yours, tell me a distinguishing detail and I’ll arrange a meetup downtown for the handoff.

Wenatchee 5 months ago