Lost: 1 pair of socks, last seen on the couch.
Found: 1 slightly used harmonica, with a mysterious sticky note that says "I'm sorry".
Still looking for: 1 missing remote control, and 1 person who knows what they're doing.
Lost items are kept on the shelf for a maximum of 6 weeks. After that, they're sent to the great beyond.
Found items are kept in a special box with a red bow on it, until their owner comes to claim them. If no one claims them, they're given away to the first person who asks nicely.
Or, if you will, read the rules.