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

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Recent reports in Gulfport / Biloxi

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Found: Toasters in Gulfport

I was walking along Beach Boulevard this morning around 9:30 AM when I found two toasters sitting on the curb in front of the Gulfport Library. They are a little dusty and have a few faint scratches, but otherwise in decent shape. I picked them up and brought them to a nearby bench, hoping their owner might see this post. I can imagine someone is missing them after a quick morning errand, and I hope they are reunited soon.

outside Gulfport Library on Beach Boulevard 1 day ago

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Found sports equipment near Jones Park, Gulfport

I was walking near Jones Park in Gulfport / Biloxi, Mississippi, United States around 6:45 PM on Tuesday when I spotted a dusty duffel behind a bench along Beach Boulevard. I opened it and found equipment for various sports: a basketball, two tennis rackets, a few cones, and a faded team hoodie peeking out. It looked like someone had dashed off after practice. I felt for the owner, imagining the scramble to find gear before next game. I’ve kept it all together and hope this helps the rightful owner get it back. I’m posting from Gulfport / Biloxi, Mississippi, United States.

behind a bench near Jones Park, Gulfport 5 days ago

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Found vintage brass compass with leather case

Found a vintage brass compass with a dark brown leather case this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Biloxi Lighthouse on Beach Blvd. The compass is about 2 inches in diameter, with a glass face and a worn brass finish that has a little patina. There's a small engraving on the back that looks like 'J.S. 1923' and a frayed tassel on the leather strap. It clearly seems like part of a collector's item, maybe from a maritime enthusiast. If you're the owner, drop me a line at [email protected] and tell me what you remember about it, and we can arrange a meetup in Gulfport or Biloxi to return it.

Gulfport / Biloxi about 1 month ago

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Silver emerald ring, found near Biloxi Lighthouse

Found a silver ring yesterday around 4pm near the Biloxi Lighthouse on Beach Blvd. It's a slim silver band, probably US size 6-7, with a small oval emerald set in a bezel. The inside of the band has a tiny initials engraving 'A.J.' and there’s a faint heart engraving near the bezel; the ring shows minor wear but the stone is clean and sparkly. I’m posting this here because I know how heartbreaking it would be to lose a ring with sentimental value, and I’d love to help reunite it with its owner if you recognize the details.

Gulfport / Biloxi about 2 months ago

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Navy North Face parka with seashell pin

I found a navy blue North Face parka this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi on Beach Blvd. It’s a medium-sized jacket with a fleece-lined hood and the North Face logo on the left chest. The zipper pull has a small yellow seashell enamel pin, and there’s a tiny scuff near the right cuff that gives it a well-loved look. I know someone is probably missing it and it might mean a lot to them, so I’d love to get it back to its owner.

Gulfport / Biloxi about 2 months ago

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Blue king-size quilted comforter found near Biloxi Lighthouse

I found a blue king-size quilted comforter this morning around 9am near the Biloxi Lighthouse on Beach Blvd. It's a cotton-poly blend, in good condition with a few signs of use—a small coffee ring on the bottom-right corner and a tiny fray along the top edge. There's white piping along the sides and an embroidered initial 'LB' in the lower left corner. The pattern is simple geometric squares with a soft navy and sky-blue mix that catches the light. If anyone recognizes it, please reach out—happy to reunite it with its owner.

Gulfport / Biloxi about 2 months ago