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

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Recent reports in Tuscarawas Co

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Gold pendant necklace with sapphire accent

I found a gold-tone pendant necklace this afternoon around 2:15pm in the New Towne Mall parking lot behind the mall on West High Street, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co. The necklace has a delicate heart-shaped pendant with a small blue sapphire-like stone in the center. The chain is about 18 inches and shows a few faint scratches near the clasp; there’s a tiny engraving on the back that reads 'MJL'. I picked it up from the pavement near the bike racks by the entrance next to the food court. If the owner recognizes this, I’d love to help get it back to you.

Tuscarawas Co 25 days ago

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Fossil watch, silver-tone with black dial (found)

Found this Fossil watch this afternoon around 3:40pm on the sidewalk outside the Tuscarawas County Courthouse on E High Ave in New Philadelphia. It's a silver-tone stainless steel case with a black dial and white hour markers, about 40mm in diameter, and a genuine black leather strap that's a bit worn from daily use. The back is engraved with the initials 'KB' and there's a tiny red thread looped through the strap keeper—easy to spot. The watch seems in good working condition and keeps time. If you think this belongs to you, describe the engraving and strap details so I can get it back to you.

Tuscarawas Co 28 days ago

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Black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels

I found a black tuxedo jacket this afternoon around 2:15 pm in the parking lot behind Market Street Plaza in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co. It's a men's size Large, wool-blend with satin lapels and a couple of light wrinkles from being tossed into a bag. Inside the left lining there's a tailor's tag that reads 'M Rivera,' and I tucked a folded emerald-green pocket square back into the inner pocket for safekeeping. There's a tiny wear mark on the left elbow and a missing button on the cuff, but otherwise it's in decent shape. This seems like it came from a formal event—I'd really like to get it back to its owner. If this sounds like yours, tell me the tag name and what color the pocket square was.

Tuscarawas Co 3 months ago

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Black leather briefcase with red interior

I found a black leather briefcase this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the CVS on West High Avenue in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co. It's a slim, roughly 14-inch case with a slightly worn bottom edge and a brass name tag on the handle engraved with 'Kline & Co.' Inside, the red lining is visible, and there's a padded laptop sleeve that fits a 13-inch laptop. A bright green USB hub is clipped to the zipper, and a faded photo sits in the inner pocket along with a sticky note bearing the initials 'RS.' The leather shows some patina and there's a small scratch along the top edge. If this belongs to someone, I'd love to help get it back.

Tuscarawas Co 4 months ago

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Found LED Christmas lights with red tag

I found a set of multicolor LED Christmas light strings this afternoon around 2:15pm behind a bench near Market Street and High Avenue by the town square in downtown New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co. The lights are about 12 feet long with green cords and clear bulbs; one string has a slightly bent plug and a missing bulb in the third section. A small red fabric tag on the cord reads 'St Nick's Pop-Up', and there was a coffee-stained receipt from a local cafe tucked between the bulbs, which could help identify the owner. I know how important seasonal stuff is to a home, so I'm hoping to reunite these with their owner.

Tuscarawas Co 5 months ago

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Seiko 5 stainless watch with blue dial

I found a Seiko 5 stainless steel watch this afternoon around 3:20pm near the Tuscarawas County Courthouse on Market Street in New Philadelphia. It's a Seiko 5 automatic with a blue dial, brushed stainless bracelet, and a tiny scratch near the 7 o'clock position. The back is engraved with the initials 'A.R.' and the case shows light wear from daily use, but the watch still ticks and keeps good time. If you recognize this, I’d really like to get it back to its owner; I know how important a watch like this can be.

Tuscarawas Co 5 months ago