How to return lost AirPods Pro to their rightful owner?

I bought AirPods Pro from a walk by person…l realised they were stolen ..how can l return them to the owner ..l only know their name



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Original Title: RETURNING LOST AIRPODS

Posted on Nov 15, 2025 9:48 AM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2025 9:56 AM

You don't. It is the owner that chooses the information that will show when they are held up to an iPhone and you cannot get any other information than want they want to disclose. The owner can still track the AirPods so they know where they are. It is recommended to turn them in at a local lost & found or even a police station, so the owner will see where they are and retrieve them. While I understand you have good intentions, it may not be a good idea to hold on to them where you get a knock on your door from the owner wondering why you have their AirPods.

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Nov 15, 2025 9:56 AM in response to 123miles2

You don't. It is the owner that chooses the information that will show when they are held up to an iPhone and you cannot get any other information than want they want to disclose. The owner can still track the AirPods so they know where they are. It is recommended to turn them in at a local lost & found or even a police station, so the owner will see where they are and retrieve them. While I understand you have good intentions, it may not be a good idea to hold on to them where you get a knock on your door from the owner wondering why you have their AirPods.

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