I found an iPod shuffle and want to return it to the owner

Is there anyway to determine the owner of an iPod Shuffle (first generation)? I found one on the street and would like to return it, but there is no identifying information that I can see.
If I plug it into my computer, will that give me a clue?
By the way, the S/N is <edited by host>.

No, don't do that! If it's set to automatically sync, then it will sync with your iTunes library and the original owner will lose all their tracks.
Your best bet is to call Apple, explain that you found it, quote the serial number and they may - but only may as they do have duty to their customers to keep their details confidential - give you contact details for the original owner.
It's a shame that the 1st generation Shuffles couldn't be engraved - a friend of mine bought her 8-year-old a nano for his last birthday and she had it engraved with 'if found, call' and their phone number. He's lost it twice now and it's been returned both times. Also acts as a bit of a deterrent should it be stolen - if the police recover it, they'll return it and if the thief tries to sell it, then the buyer might call the number on the back and he'd get it back that way (I'm a great believer in the honesty of 90% of society - it's never let me down.)
Helena

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