A Lost Item Whose Owner Does Not Come
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Question
Hello, if a person wants to fulfill the mitzvah of returning a lost item and has taken a woman's bracelet home, posting a notice in the area where the item was found, how long must he keep the item? And what should he do with it after that time?
Answer
Hello
After a person has posted about the lost item and the owner has not come to claim it, it depends.
If it is an item that is commonly found in the market, like a classic design bracelet, it is permitted to use it. He should note that if the loser comes, he will give him its value.
If it is something that cannot be easily found, he must keep it with him forever, until Elijah the Prophet comes and tells whose loss it is.
Source
Azmera Leshimcha 196