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

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Recent reports in Western Slope

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FOUND pins near Grand Junction, CO

I was walking along the Riverfront Trail near the Colorado River Overlook in Grand Junction around 4:20 p.m. today when a small zippered pouch spilled out from a shrub and revealed a handful of enamel pins, bright reds and blues, with a little mountain motif and a charity pin. I tucked them into my jacket and thought about how they must mean a lot to someone, maybe a pin-collector or a fan who lost them in the wind. I hope the owner will recognize them and retrieve them through the site.

Riverfront Trail near the Colorado River Overlook 4 days ago

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Red North Face puffer jacket, size M

I found a red North Face puffer jacket this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind City Market on 7th Street in Grand Junction, Western Slope. It's a men's medium, bright red with a black zipper and a detachable faux-fur hood. The logo is white on the chest, and there's a small snag near the left cuff with a faint snow stain along the hem. Inside the left pocket I found a small laminated loyalty card for the Sierra Club Ski Trip—unique enough to help confirm ownership. If this sounds like yours, we can meet up by the City Market entrance and verify details to get it back to you.

Western Slope about 1 month ago

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Blue Giro bike helmet with lime straps

I found a blue Giro bike helmet with lime-green straps this morning around 9am behind Lincoln Park on the Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction, Western Slope. It's in decent condition, with a small scratch on the left temple and a few light scuffs on the shell, but the vents are intact and the adjustable dial works. It's a large size, so it's easy to spot thanks to the bright straps. If this is yours, email me at [email protected] and we can arrange a pickup near Lincoln Park or the Riverfront trailhead.

Western Slope 3 months ago

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Black velvet tuxedo jacket with satin lapels

I found a black velvet tuxedo jacket this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the Avalon Theatre on Grand Avenue in downtown Grand Junction. It’s a Calvin Klein tuxedo jacket, size Medium, in good condition with a few light creases from being shuffled around. Unique features: satin lapels, a burgundy lining with a tiny star pattern, and a brass cuff button engraved with the initial M. I figured someone at a gala or prom might be missing it after the event. Western Slope vibe and a little hope here in case the owner sees this listing.

Western Slope 3 months ago

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DeWalt 20V cordless drill in yellow case found

Found a DeWalt 20V cordless drill with two batteries in a yellow hard case. I spotted it this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Home Depot on 29 Road in Grand Junction, Western Slope. The drill is bright yellow with a black grip and shows some wear from use. There’s a blue sticker on the case that says 'K-3' and a red tape mark around the battery latch—small but unique. If this belongs to you, I’d love to get it back to the right person.

Western Slope 4 months ago

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Milwaukee drill kit found near Home Depot

I found a Milwaukee M18 cordless drill kit this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Home Depot on 23 Road in Grand Junction, Western Slope. The kit is in a black and red hard plastic case with a few scrapes and a dent on the bottom edge. Inside there are two 4.0Ah batteries, a charger, and a magnetic bit set. A bright yellow tape measure with a belt clip sits in the lid pocket, and there’s a small sticker on the case that reads 'RJ Builders'. If this belongs to someone, I’d really like to help get it back to its owner.

Western Slope 4 months ago