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

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Recent reports in Yuba-Sutter

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Found hoops near Beale Park in Marysville

I was walking the Feather River trail near Beale Park this Saturday around 5:10 p.m., when I spotted a pair of hoop earrings lying on the grass by the riverfront bench. They’re silver-tone with a bit of tarnish and a simple, everyday look—clearly someone’s favorite. I picked them up and figured someone may be missing them after a jog or a quick meetup. They’re a modest style that someone would surely want back, and I’d like to help reunite them with their owner. If you know whose they are, this is a good place to start.

riverfront bench by Beale Park, Marysville 8 days ago

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Found rabbits in Yuba-Sutter area

I was walking along the Feather River levee behind the Yuba-Sutter Courthouse at 8:10 AM when I spotted two rabbits huddled under a blackberry bush. They looked wary but hungry, their noses twitching as I approached slowly. I kept my distance and offered a few lettuce leaves from my lunch bag, hoping to lure them into safety. They finally settled near a hedge by the footbridge, and I realized someone must be missing them. If these are your rabbits, please check this post—the two have distinct coats: one brown with a white tail, the other grey with a white belly.

Feather River levee behind the Yuba-Sutter Courthouse 10 days ago

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found Photographs near Feather River levee, Marysville

I found a stack of photographs along the Feather River levee behind Marysville’s Riverfront Park this morning, around 9:20 a.m., in the Yuba-Sutter region of California. The images range from old black-and-white portraits to a recent color shot of a family standing in front of a storefront. The backs carry handwriting and dates, hinting at memories that deserve to be remembered. I gathered them up and kept them safe, hoping the rightful owners see this post and recognize their own faces. It’s a slice of local history, and I’d be thrilled to see these photos returned to their owners through the site.

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near Riverfront Park, Marysville 3 months ago

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Black rectangular Ray-Ban style glasses

I found a pair of black rectangular Ray-Ban style glasses this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Feather River Credit Union on Main Street in Marysville, Yuba-Sutter. They’re in good condition overall, with clear lenses but a tiny scratch on the upper right corner and a thin silver hinge on the left temple. Inside the left temple there’s a small engraving 'A.P.' and a faded blue dot sticker near the nose bridge. A soft gray microfiber pouch sat nearby, which might belong to the same person. If you recognize these, send me a message and we’ll arrange a safe handoff.

Yuba-Sutter 3 months ago

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14k gold diamond ring, found near Walmart

I found a slim 14k gold ring with a tiny diamond this afternoon along the Feather River Trail behind the Walmart on Feather River Blvd in Marysville. The band is roughly a size 6 with a delicate braided edge and a small heart engraving on the inside. I’ve kept it safe since I picked it up, hoping to help the owner get it back. If this sounds like yours, send me a message and we’ll figure out a pickup in Marysville.

Yuba-Sutter 3 months ago

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Black velvet gown with rhinestone belt

I found a black Adrianna Papell velvet gown, floor-length, size M, this afternoon around 2:15 PM behind the Marysville Courthouse on 5th Street. It has a silver rhinestone belt at the waist and a small snag in the inner lining near the zipper, but the outside is in great shape. The gown looks like it was worn for something special, and I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner. If this sounds like yours, message me to arrange pickup.

Yuba-Sutter 4 months ago