Note the date and time. Check a doorbell camera if you have one, but do not confront someone based only on a blurry clip or assumption. If the object returns, your notes will help you see a pattern instead of relying on memory.
For renters, shared buildings, and condos, the next step may be practical rather than dramatic: ask building management whether cleaning staff, delivery drivers, or neighbors reported a spill. In a close neighborhood, a simple message can solve the mystery: “Did anyone drop a tea bag near my