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

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Recent reports in Tuscaloosa

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Blue reflective dog collar with ID tag

I found a blue reflective dog collar this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Walmart on McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa. It's a nylon collar in bright blue with a tiny silver bell and a red bone-shaped ID tag that reads 'Nova' and a phone number that's a bit faded. The collar is in good condition, just a little muddy from the curb, and it was lying near the cart return area. If this belongs to your dog, please message me here so we can arrange a pickup and get it back to you.

Tuscaloosa about 1 month ago
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Found tablet in black OtterBox case near Tuscaloosa Public Library

I found a silver 10-inch tablet in a black OtterBox Defender case this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Tuscaloosa Public Library, near the back entrance by the bike racks on Jack Warner Parkway. The screen has a small crack in the top-right corner, and a purple charging cable is tucked into the case. It still powers on and the wallpaper shows a mountain lake photo, and the device seems otherwise in decent condition. If this belongs to someone, please reach out so I can help get it back to you.

Tuscaloosa 3 months ago
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Bearded dragon, tan with orange markings, found near Walmart

I found a bearded dragon this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Walmart on McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa. It's about 6 inches long from snout to tail, with a sandy tan color and bright orange markings along its back and a small, dark orange beard when it breathes. It was in a clear plastic carrier with a blue latch and a tiny red heat lamp poking out the top, and the lid has a few bite marks from a curious moment. It has a small crescent-shaped scar above its left eye and a distinctive V-shaped orange patch on its throat. It seems healthy and curious, and I can tell it’s someone’s pet who’s probably worried about it being gone. If this is your dragon, I’d love to help get it back to you.

Tuscaloosa 3 months ago
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Sterling silver bracelet with heart charm found near Bryant-Denny

I found a sterling silver bracelet yesterday around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the University Bookstore on University Boulevard, in Tuscaloosa near Bryant-Denny Stadium. It's about 7 inches long, with a simple chain and a small heart charm that has a delicate floral engraving. The clasp shows a faint scratch from wear, and on the inside of the charm there's a tiny 'A.J.' engraving that might help identify the owner. The bracelet is in good overall condition beyond that minor wear. If this belongs to you, I can arrange a meetup near Bryant-Denny Stadium or at the library to verify ownership and get it back.

Tuscaloosa 4 months ago
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Found: Black Anker Bluetooth speaker with red LED

I found a black Anker Bluetooth speaker with a red LED ring this afternoon around 3:45 pm outside the Walmart on McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa. It's compact, about the size of a soda can, with a dent on the bottom-right corner and a slightly frayed fabric grille. There's a faded sticker on the back that says 'B12', which should help identify it if you own it. The speaker powered on when I pressed the play button, and the red LED glowed, so I know it's still functional. If this is yours, tell me the brand, the back sticker, and any other tiny details like the charging cable you lost with it, and I’ll gladly hand it over.

Tuscaloosa 4 months ago
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Found gray dwarf hamster near Target on McFarland Blvd

I found a tiny gray dwarf hamster this afternoon around 2:45pm behind the Target on McFarland Blvd in Tuscaloosa. It's about the size of a plum, with a soft gray coat, a white belly, and a tiny white patch on its left ear. It's wearing a faded blue collar with a little bell, which helped me spot it among the shopping carts. I know it probably belongs to someone nearby, and I'd really like to help get it back home; if this sounds like your pet, send me a message and we can figure out a safe meetup.

Tuscaloosa 5 months ago