(John S.) wrote:
<<I would do the following -
1. If it turns on, look at the call log and call the last number in the
log. Ask the people if they know who might have lost the phone.
2. See if you can determine the carrier. Typically a callto 611 will
tell you who the carrier is.
3. During the call to 611 mentioned above, tell them that you found the
phone and that you would like to return it to the owner. They will
typically not give you owner information but might call the owner and
have him/her call you.
Past that, I don't know other than maybe turning it in to the lost and
found at where ever you found it (guessing it might have been a place of
business). >>

Great suggestions.  I would also suggest that some people have their own
home phone number (landline) programmed into their phone book and you
may see if that would be an option.  I have my home # in my phone for
easy access since I am one of the people who has not given up the
landline yet, and for speed dialing purposes.