Lost & Found

Lost and found: what actually gets a lost item back

A lost and found post works best with hard details up front: the exact date, the cross streets or landmark, and one or two specifics that don't show up in a photo — a scuff on the case, a worn spot on the collar, a name scratched inside a ring. Anyone can guess a general description; only the real owner knows the small stuff.

Lost pets get the fastest response when the post includes the animal's temperament along with its looks — whether it bolts from strangers or comes running for anyone with a treat changes how a stranger should even approach it.

Lost documents — a passport, a driver's license, a car registration — are worth reporting through official channels first; a listing here is a useful backup, not a replacement for that.

If you've found something and want to return it, hold back one identifying detail (what's actually in the wallet, the exact engraving) so you can confirm the real owner before handing anything over.

26 ads right now, and checking back daily makes a real difference — a found phone or a missing cat rarely stays listed for long either way.