Found an item? Your responsibilities

What to do when you find someone else's property — your responsibilities and how to return it safely.

Found something in Dallas / Fort Worth? Handling it responsibly protects both you and the owner. Rules vary by location, but the principles are consistent.

Make a reasonable effort to find the owner. Check for ID, contact details, or anything that identifies who it belongs to.
Don't assume it's yours to keep. Keeping found property without trying to return it can have legal consequences. When in doubt, hand it in.
Hand valuables to the authorities. Report significant or high-value finds to the police non-emergency line for Dallas / Fort Worth; they'll log it and may issue a reference.
Store it safely. Keep the item secure and unchanged while you try to return it.
Post a found listing. Add a found-item listing for Dallas / Fort Worth with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

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Recent reports in Dallas / Fort Worth

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Found xylophones near Music Hall at Fair Park

I found a set of xylophones behind a loading dock near the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas this afternoon, around 2:00 p.m. They were dusty but clearly well-loved by a local group, with bright wood bars and four mallets tucked into the top pouch. The case looks sturdy, and I’m pretty sure these belong to a school band or a community group. I’m glad they’re not left out in the rain, and I’d love to help reunite them with their owner through the site.

near the entrance to the Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas 18 days ago

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Found: Breeds booklet near Klyde Warren Park.

Today at 11:22 a.m., I found a binder labeled Breeds on a bench near Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas. Inside are several dog-breed profiles, a few folded pages, and a small notebook with sketches of different breeds. It looked like someone was studying for a show or a vet seminar, and I didn’t want to leave it behind, so I tucked it into my bag and posted here to help reunite the owner. Please reach out through the site if this is yours.

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Near Klyde Warren Park, downtown Dallas about 1 month ago

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Found antique ring on Hibernia St uptown Dallas

Found an antique ring in the rocks on Hibernia St. in uptown Dallas. Please message me with description if you lost a ring in this area!

Dallas / Fort Worth about 1 month ago

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Found remote controls near Klyde Warren Park

Hi, I’m Lena Martinez. I found a set of remote controls on a bench by Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas this afternoon, around 6:30 PM. They were tucked against the railing between the Arts District promenade and the food trucks, blinking under a streetlamp as people passed. The remotes look like they belong to someone’s living room—several brands, mismatched colors, and a couple with sticky notes. I picked them up and kept them safe here, hoping to help reunite them with their owner through the site.

near Klyde Warren Park, Dallas Arts District about 2 months ago

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Found parrots in Dallas–Fort Worth

Yesterday around 5:45 PM I found two parrots perched on a storefront awning near Trinity Groves in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. They stepped onto my sleeve and looked curious, one with vibrant green feathers and a blue tail, the other a flashy yellow-green with a red crown. I kept them safe in a quiet corner of the street while I looked for any sign of owners. They seem well cared for and unusually friendly, chirping a bit and mimicking a few phrases. I know someone is probably missing them dearly, so I hope this helps bring them home soon. They’re safe where I found them and waiting for the next step.

Near Trinity Groves, West Dallas about 2 months ago

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Green paperback travel guide with yellow tabs

Found a green paperback travel guide this afternoon around 3:10pm in the parking lot behind the Dallas Farmers Market on Harwood Street. The cover shows a bit of wear and the spine is creased, with bright yellow tabs sticking out on several pages. Inside the back cover there's a small sticker with the initials 'L.K.' and a few pencil notes marking Fort Worth and Dallas attractions. If this sounds like yours, I’m happy to hold onto it for a bit or arrange a quick meet-up near the Market area so you can grab it.

Dallas / Fort Worth 5 months ago