"A pair of gentleman’s brown leather boots were left outside our entrance on September the 3rd, 2003. After many years of research we have yet to find out who the owner is or what the shoes were used for. Each boot has a connected, small metal (possibly brass) bowl."

"This hat with various sized hooks was found on Anlaby Road, Hull, by a young girl returning home from school. The information we have is that it was found hooked onto a tree."

"Handed in to our offices in January of 2006, this device consists of some protective glass with side lighting and a fine brush protrusion. A gentleman from West Hull handed this in to the Lost Property office in Hull, who in turn passed it on to ourselves."

Office workers on outreach in Hull asking members of the public for their suggestions.

Posters are put around town asking the public for suggestions