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

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Recent reports in Williamsport

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Found CDs near Market Street Bridge, Williamsport

I found these CDs on a bench by the Market Street Bridge in Williamsport at about 4:15 pm last Friday. The blue plastic case held a dozen rock and indie albums, plus a handwritten note tucked inside the sleeve. A quick glance around the nearby park showed no one else searching, so I kept the stack safe in a cloth bag and waited a few minutes to see if someone would come looking. It felt like a small mystery, and I'd love to see them go back to their owner, especially if some of those memories are waiting inside.

near Market Street Bridge 22 days ago

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Blue hardcover edition of The Great Gatsby

I found a blue hardcover edition of The Great Gatsby (Penguin Classics) this afternoon while strolling along the riverfront near the Market Street Bridge in Williamsport. The cover is a bright cobalt, with gold foil lettering and a slightly creased dust jacket from years of use; the spine still shows a tight binding, though. Inside, a yellow bookmark with a small doodle of a cat sticks out from page 128, and there’s a crumpled receipt from a coffee shop tucked between pages 42 and 43. It looks well-loved, and I figured it's probably someone’s favorite; if this is yours, I’d love to get it back to you.

Williamsport 2 months ago

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Navy knit scarf with brass pinecone charm

I found this navy blue knit scarf this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the Genetti Hotel on Pine Street in Williamsport. It's about 60 inches long, a J.Crew scarf in good condition with just a few pills from daily wear. The scarf features a small brass pinecone charm sewn into the fringe and a subtle grey stripe along one end. I figured someone might be missing it, especially if it was a gift or something they wear daily in winter. If it's yours, drop a reply here and we can set up a quick meetup to get it back to you.

Williamsport 4 months ago

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Dark oak coffee table with carved heart

I found a dark oak coffee table this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Genetti Hotel on West Fourth Street in Williamsport. It's a solid rectangular piece, about 4 feet long with a single lower shelf and light scratches along the top from a busy living room life. On the underside there's a small carved heart and the initials 'A.S.' plus a faded sticker from an old moving company. The table has a bit of charm and I figured someone might be missing it after moving or a renovation. If you think it's yours, tell me the exact size, the initials carved, and where it sat in your home to claim it.

Williamsport 5 months ago

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Silver necklace with heart pendant found near Market Street Bridge

I found a slim silver necklace this afternoon around 2:15pm, lying on the sidewalk near the Market Street Bridge by the Susquehanna River in Williamsport. It’s an 18-inch chain with a small heart pendant that has blue enamel and an initial 'A' engraved on the back. The lobster clasp works and the metal is in good condition, with a few tiny scratches from daily wear. If it belongs to you, I’d love to see you get it back—happy to coordinate a pickup downtown or near the riverwalk.

Williamsport 6 months ago

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DeWalt 20V drill in yellow case

I found a DeWalt 20V cordless drill behind the Genetti Hotel on Market Street in Williamsport this afternoon around 1:30pm. It’s in a yellow hard-case and looks decent, with a few light scratches on the handle and a small dent on the corner of the case. The battery is marked with blue painter’s tape reading 'JH' and there’s a scuffed label on the top flap that says 'Property of JH'—easy to identify if it belongs to you. If this is yours, I’m happy to coordinate a quick pickup.

Williamsport 6 months ago