Abstract: The computer implemented lost property locating method and system allow an owner of an item of lost property bearing an item identifier, and which has been found by a finder, to be notified that the item has been found. The owner registers the item identifier with a computer system. The finder searches the computer system for the item identifier to determine if an item having the item identifier has been registered. The computer system notifies the owner that the item has been found if the item identifier is found.