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

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Recent reports in Southwest MS

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Found skirts near Natchez Visitor Center

On Saturday at 9:47 AM, I spotted a small pile of skirts on a bench by the Natchez Visitor Center, near the riverfront. There were three skirts: a navy pencil, a floral wrap, and a light denim A-line. They looked recently worn but clean, as if dropped in the morning bustle. I picked them up and kept them together in a tote so they wouldn’t get separated. If these skirts belong to you, this post might help you reconnect with them.

Near Natchez Visitor Center, riverfront area, Natchez (Southwest MS) 13 days ago

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Found CDs on Natchez riverfront boardwalk

Hi, I’m Scarlett Martin. I found a stack of CDs on the Natchez riverfront boardwalk around 3:15 PM today, tucked behind a bench by the Canal Street overlook. They’re in a weather-worn black tote, scratched sleeves, with a mix of indie rock, classic soundtracks, and a few jazz records peeking out. I’m posting here in case the owner recognizes the cover art or the way the case smells like rain and old paper.

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Natchez riverfront, near Canal Street and Main Street 27 days ago

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Found: Pins near Natchez Visitor Center.

I found these pins this afternoon, around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, near the Natchez Visitor Center along Canal Street. I was strolling back to my car after a quick coffee when I spotted a small cluster of bright pins lying on the curb. They look like someone dressed up a jacket or a hat for a local event, so I couldn’t just leave them there. I tucked them into my bag and kept them safe since then, hoping the owner will see this post and recognize them. If these are yours, I’ll be glad to help you reconnect through the site.

Canal Street, near Natchez Visitor Center 3 months ago

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Vintage Pokémon card binder with holo cards

Found a vintage Pokémon card binder this afternoon around 1:15pm in the parking lot behind the USM bookstore on Hardy Street. It's a red, 3-ring binder about 9x11 inches, corners a bit worn but the cover clean. Inside there are roughly 50-60 cards, with a few glossy holo cards peeking through; I spotted a Charizard holo early on. There’s a small blue dragon sticker on the inside cover and a snug elastic band that keeps the pages closed. If you’re missing a binder like this, shoot me a message so I can get it back to you.

Southwest MS 4 months ago

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Found gray North Face backpack with panda keychain

I found a gray North Face backpack this afternoon around 3pm near the library on the University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg, in Southwest MS. It's in decent shape, about 18 inches tall with black straps, a red zipper pull on the main pocket, and a blue inner lining that peeks out when you open it. There's a small panda keychain clipped to one zipper and a faint initials stamp on the inner pocket—two identifying details that could help you confirm it's yours. If this sounds like yours, describe those features and what you found inside so we can verify ownership.

Southwest MS 5 months ago

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Oak coffee table with glass insert

I found an oak coffee table with a glass insert this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind the CVS on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg, Southwest MS. It’s a solid piece, about 4 feet long and 2 feet wide, with a dark oak finish and a glass center. There’s a small chip on the front left leg and a coffee-ring stain on the glass, plus a tiny heart sticker on the underside that reads 'HomeCo Vintage.' I figured someone might be missing it, so I left it where I found it, but can bring it to a safer spot if needed. If this is yours, message me here and we’ll arrange pickup once you can describe those identifying marks.

Southwest MS 5 months ago