Found an Ipod mini, my computer is not recognizing it.. help please!

Hello everyone
I had a 2004 20G Ipod, but it has since died. Lucky me, I found an Ipod Mini in the street! I connected the new Ipod to my computer and when I open Itunes, Itunes is not responding as having an Ipod plugged in. How can I get Itunes to recognize this new Ipod?
Please help! Thank you!!

Call Apple (1-800-myapple) and give them the serial number.
They can notify the last registered owner and pass on your contact info to them so it can be returned.
Thanks for being a good person!

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