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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 London? Handling it responsibly protects both you and the owner. Rules vary by location, but the principles are consistent.

  1. Make a reasonable effort to find the owner. Check for ID, contact details, or anything that identifies who it belongs to.
  2. 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.
  3. Hand valuables to the authorities. Report significant or high-value finds to the police non-emergency line for London; they'll log it and may issue a reference.
  4. Store it safely. Keep the item secure and unchanged while you try to return it.
  5. Post a found listing. Add a found-item listing for London with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

Helpful resources for London

Recent reports in London

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found Holiday Decorations in London

I found Holiday Decorations on a dawn stroll around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday near Covent Garden Piazza in London, lying on the pavement by the Royal Opera House. They were a jumble of glittery baubles, tinsel, and a string of lights, still in a red tissue-wrapped bundle. The scene looked recent but I couldn't tell who they belonged to, and they clearly weren't mine. I'm posting this because I know someone in London might be missing these decorations and I hope they can be reunited with them via the site.

Covent Garden Piazza, near the Royal Opera House. 7 days ago
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Pale blue duvet cover with white piping

Found a pale blue 200-thread-count Marks & Spencer duvet cover set this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Tate Modern on Bankside, London SE1. It's queen size with crisp white piping along all edges and comes with two matching pillowcases. There's a tiny embroidery of the initials 'KL' in the bottom-right corner and a small coffee stain on the inside flap. The fabric is in good condition overall, with just a few creases from being stored in a tote. It feels sentimental—someone probably needs it back, so we can arrange a quick hand-off near Borough Market or the river.

London 22 days ago
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Navy satin evening gown with pearl buttons

I found this navy satin evening gown this afternoon around 4:15pm outside the Covent Garden Piazza, right by the Royal Opera House in London. It's a floor-length, fitted gown with a row of small pearl buttons down the back and a subtle train. The fabric is in great condition, just a faint lipstick stain on the inner lining and a tiny snag at the hem from the pavement. It looks like a UK size 8 based on the inner label. It feels like a special piece, and I really hope the owner sees this and can reclaim it.

London about 2 months ago
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Found piece of jewellery with custom engraving

I found a piece of jewellery, South Quay Footbridge. If you believe it's something you've lost please reply with a detailed description of the item. It has a custom engraving - you need to know what that is so that I can make sure the item belongs to you.

London 2 months ago
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Black leather briefcase with brass clasp found near Paddington

I found a black leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm outside the entrance to Paddington Station on Praed Street, right by the taxi rank. It’s about the size of a laptop bag, with a slightly worn brass clasp that sticks when you close it. The leather shows a few scuffs, and there’s a faded red luggage tag tucked inside the front pocket. Inside the lining is navy blue, with a slim notepad, a few receipts, and a metal tag stamped with the initials 'M.S.' The whole thing smells faintly of coffee and rain but seems sturdy. If this belongs to you, tell me the initials or contents so we can arrange a quick meetup in central London to return it.

London 2 months ago
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Found camera at Battersea Park

Found Camera 18 March 2026 Battersea Park

London 3 months ago