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

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Recent reports in Wyoming

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Found: Power Tools

I was strolling the alley behind the Wyoming Public Library on Main Street at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday when a toolbox full of power tools caught my eye, wedged behind a recycling bin. Inside I found a drill, a circular saw, and several bits, all crusted with fresh sawdust. The tools looked recently used but abandoned, so I brought them here in case the owner is nearby and recognizes them. It feels good to think they’ll be back with someone who needs them.

near the Wyoming Public Library on Main Street about 13 hours ago

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Found memory cards near the county library steps

I found these memory cards this afternoon at 1:20 PM tucked behind a bench near the county library steps in Wyoming. They’re a mix of travel photos and work files, the kind of thing that makes you wonder about the owner’s story. I slipped them into my bag to keep them safe from the breeze and kept an eye out for anyone who might be looking for them. It’s a small moment of responsibility that feels good, like helping a neighbor out in a big, wide world. If this sounds like yours, describe the cards on the site and I’ll help reunite you with them.

near the county library steps, downtown Wyoming 3 days ago

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Found travel visas in Wyoming, Wyoming.

On Friday around 4:30 PM, I found a folder of travel visas wedged under a bench by the Wyoming County Courthouse in Wyoming, Wyoming, just off Main Street. It’s clearly not mine, and I can imagine how stressful it would be to misplace such important papers. The folder held visas and other travel documents, looking as if they were about to head abroad soon. I tucked them safely away and posted here, hoping the owner will see this and reclaim them.

Near the Wyoming Town Hall on Main Street. 16 days ago

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Found travel adapters near Jackson Town Square bus stop

This morning around 7:12 AM, I found travel adapters under a bench near the Jackson Town Square bus stop in downtown Jackson, Wyoming. The metal case bears a dent and a sticker from a recent trip, but the adapters seem intact and usable. The morning light was pale as a few deer drifted past the river, and I imagined the traveler rushing to catch a connection, worrying they’d forget their chargers. I’m holding onto them here, hoping the rightful owner sees this post and comes by to claim them.

near the Jackson Town Square bus stop 22 days ago

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Grey plaid queen sheet set found near Cheyenne Depot

I found a grey plaid queen sheet set this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Cheyenne Depot Plaza, just off the alley behind the Union Pacific Station in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. It looks like a soft cotton blend, and it includes the fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases. The set has a small embroidered pinecone on the corner of the flat sheet and a tiny coffee ring on one pillowcase, which helped me spot it in the sun. The fabric is in good used condition with only minor pilling and no tears. If this is yours, reply to this email and we can arrange a safe return.

Wyoming 3 months ago

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Gold pendant necklace found near Grand Teton Visitor Center

I found a gold pendant necklace this afternoon around 2:15 pm behind the Grand Teton Visitor Center parking lot in Jackson, Wyoming. It's an 18-inch gold-tone chain with a small heart-shaped pendant that has a tiny ruby inlay, and the clasp is a spring ring. On the back of the pendant there's initials 'EM' lightly scratched. It looks like it might be sentimental to someone, so I'm hoping to reunite it with its owner.

Wyoming 4 months ago