A finder of lost property who knows the true owner and fails to return the property is guilty of the tort of conversion.

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This statement is true. The tort of conversion occurs when someone wrongfully interferes with the property rights of another by, for example, taking or withholding property. If a finder of lost property knows the true owner and fails to return it, they are considered to be wrongfully withholding the property and can be held liable for conversion.

A Finder of Lost Property Who Knows the True Owner