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 Worcester / Central MA? 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 Worcester / Central MA; 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 Worcester / Central MA with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

Helpful resources for Worcester / Central MA

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Recent reports in Worcester / Central MA

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Found trading cards near Union Station, Worcester

Hi, I’m Grace Mitchell. I found a bundle of trading cards lying on the sidewalk outside Union Station in Worcester around 7:40 p.m. yesterday, as I was leaving the Worcester Public Library. The stack looked like a kid’s collection—sports cards, a handful of Pokémon-style cards, and a loose sleeve with a few edge-worn pieces. I tucked them into a tote and kept watch for someone who might be asking for them. I know how important those little stacks can be, so I’m hoping to reunite them with their owner. If these are yours, please check the site for next steps.

Union Station area, Worcester, Lincoln Square 6 days ago

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Found DVDs near Worcester Public Library

Earlier today around 2:30 PM I found a stack of DVDs in a red backpack on Park Avenue near the Worcester Public Library. The collection looks like a mix of classics and indie titles, with a few DVD booklets peeking out of the case. The backpack has a faded sticker and a dent on the corner, so it seems well used. I left the backpack in a safe place and am posting here in the hope the owner recognizes the titles or the backpack. If these belong to you, please reply through the site with identifying titles or covers so we can arrange a pickup.

Park Ave near Worcester Public Library 8 days ago

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Digital thermometer with blue sleeve found near library

I found a digital thermometer this afternoon around 2:15 pm, sitting on the sidewalk just outside the Worcester Public Library at 3 Salem Square, near the Main Street entrance. It's a white plastic unit with a sky-blue silicone sleeve, and there's a tiny paw-print sticker on the sleeve that helps me spot it in a crowd. The display still works, and the battery cover feels a bit loose, but otherwise it's in decent shape. I figured it's worth posting in case the owner is worried—this little gadget might be important for daily health, and it could mean a lot to someone who needs it back.

Worcester / Central MA 2 months ago

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Found AKAI MPK Mini MKII MIDI controller

Found a black AKAI MPK Mini MKII MIDI controller this afternoon around 2:30pm outside the Worcester Public Library at 3 Salem Square. It’s a compact 25-key unit with a slightly scuffed top surface and a neon-green sticker on the back with the initials 'A.R.' The USB cable shows a bit of wear, and there’s a tiny dent near the corner, but the keys and pads still feel responsive. I know this could be someone’s prized instrument, maybe a student or local musician who relies on it, so I’d love to see it back with its owner. If this sounds like yours, we can arrange a safe handoff.

Worcester / Central MA 3 months ago

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Blue Nike running shoes, size 9.5, found near library

I found a pair of blue Nike running shoes this afternoon around 2:45pm, outside the Worcester Public Library on Main Street (Salem Square). They're men's size 9.5, navy blue with a bright orange swoosh and a white sole. The left toe has a small scuff and there's a coffee stain on the heel—plus a tiny sticker with the initials 'JH' on the tongue. They look like they've got some wear but are still solid for daily jogging. I figured someone probably dropped them during a run, and I want to help get them back to their owner—if these are yours, tell me the exact size, the color details of the swoosh, and one distinguishing mark to confirm.

Worcester / Central MA 5 months ago

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Found: gray tabby cat with red collar and bell

I found this gray tabby cat this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Worcester Public Library on Main Street, near Salem Square. It's a medium-sized, short-haired kitty with bright green eyes, two white paws, and a small notch in its right ear. The cat is wearing a red collar with a tiny silver bell, but there’s no ID tag. It seems healthy and friendly, and I’d be really glad to help get him home—if you think this is your cat, send me a message through the app.

Worcester / Central MA 6 months ago