Simply finding something and holding onto it gives the finder legal rights in the property.

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Simply finding something and holding onto it does not automatically give legal rights in the property. The laws regarding lost or abandoned property vary by jurisdiction and typically require a good faith effort to locate the owner or report the find to authorities. In some cases, the property may be considered lost or mislaid and must be returned to the rightful owner or turned over to the authorities for safekeeping.

Simply Finding Something and Holding onto It Gives the Finder