Where can I check if someone found my item in New York?

Open the New York map on Lost & Found Map — every pin is a lost or found item posted by people, venues and events nearby. Filter by category and date, and save a free alert to get an email as soon as a matching item is posted.

What should I do right after losing something in New York?

Retrace your route and search the map around it first. Then post your lost item for free with the exact spot, and check the obvious holders too: public transport, the venues you visited, and the local lost & found desk in New York.

I found something in New York — what now?

Post it in under a minute: drop the pin where you found it, add a photo, and set a verification question only the owner can answer. You stay anonymous until you approve a claim.

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Lost & Found in New York

Right now there are 2 found and 16 lost items on the map in New York. Every pin is posted by people, venues and events nearby — browsing and posting are free.

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Recently found in New York

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Recently lost in New York

I lost my coffee leather walletLost · Wallet / Purse · 2026-07-23
Lost sentimental gold signet ring with “JC” monogramLost · Jewelry / Watch · 2026-07-17 · Likely somewhere in the 70s on the Upper East Side
Lost wallet and documents — reward offeredLost · Wallet / Purse · 2026-07-17 · Possibly inside the Q train or near Neck Road, Sheepshead Bay, or Brighton Beach station

Exact or approximate location unknown

These are filed under New York without a spot on the map — the person who posted them couldn't say where exactly. On the map they share one box marker at the centre of New York.

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Wallet / Purse (7)Jewelry / Watch (3)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I check if someone found my item in New York?: Open the New York map on Lost & Found Map — every pin is a lost or found item posted by people, venues and events nearby. Filter by category and date, and save a free alert to get an email as soon as a matching item is posted.
What should I do right after losing something in New York?: Retrace your route and search the map around it first. Then post your lost item for free with the exact spot, and check the obvious holders too: public transport, the venues you visited, and the local lost & found desk in New York.
I found something in New York — what now?: Post it in under a minute: drop the pin where you found it, add a photo, and set a verification question only the owner can answer. You stay anonymous until you approve a claim.

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