Lost & Found Question

Lost & Found – Property with unknown ownership!



Question – is there a law in Hong Kong that pertains to the responsibility for the person finding property which has been lost?


I believe under common law the individual that finds lost or mislaid property in a public place is allowed to keep it, unless the rightful owner returns to claim it. I ask this because I know in some countries the finder of something of value is obligated or even required by law to make a reasonable effort to locate the rightful owner. Which seems like the right thing to do in any case.


The question - is there a law in HK which requires finders to do the right thing?


If so that briefcase I left in the Taxi last week with my mobile phone, business cards, personal communications and documents addressed to me should be returned…. Right? If I want to buy it back!!


LC

Thanks Totty HK is big and many police stations, I left the bag in Taxi that picked me up in Central and drop off was NT.. Not sure where to report will give a call to my local and start there. Thanks