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 Del Rio / Eagle Pass? 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 Del Rio / Eagle Pass; 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 Del Rio / Eagle Pass with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

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Recent reports in Del Rio / Eagle Pass

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Found: Holiday decorations in Del Rio

I was walking home along Market Street by the Rio Grande in Del Rio around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday when I spotted a tote wedged behind a bench near the Market Square. Inside were holiday decorations—a string of multicolored lights, a tinsel garland, and a few handmade ornaments that smelled faintly of pine. It struck me how long someone might be missing these, especially during the holidays, so I grabbed the tote and brought it here, hoping to reunite it with its owner. If this sounds familiar, please check this listing and respond through the site so we can arrange a safe handoff.

Market Street near the Rio Grande waterfront, Del Rio 26 days ago

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Black 25-key MIDI keyboard controller

I found this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the H-E-B on 7th Street in Del Rio, near the Eagle Pass side. It's a compact 25-key MIDI keyboard controller, matte black, with a small blue logo sticker on the back and a tiny dent on the top edge. There's a faded sticker on the bottom that reads 'Sunset Sound' and a peeled corner of some adhesive. The keys feel decent and the device looks lightly used, as if it's been on a practice setup. If this belongs to someone, send me a message on the listing to arrange pickup.

Del Rio / Eagle Pass 2 months ago

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Blue Nike running shorts found near H-E-B

I found a pair of women's Nike running shorts this afternoon around 3:30 pm behind the H-E-B on Main Street in Del Rio. They’re royal blue with a pink mesh lining and a small white Nike swoosh on the left thigh. Size looks like small, and they’re in good condition with a light crease from being folded in a tote. There’s a tiny snag along the back pocket seam, but nothing major. If these belong to you, I’m happy to hand them off and help you get back to your workout—hope they mean something to the owner and they’re soon back in the right hands.

Del Rio / Eagle Pass 3 months ago

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Found black travel neck pillow with red strap

I found a black travel neck pillow this afternoon around 1:45 pm in the parking lot outside the Walmart Supercenter on Veterans Boulevard in Del Rio. It's a soft, memory-foam neck pillow with a matte black outer cover and a bright red adjustable strap. There’s a small stitched airplane icon on the side and a light gray inner lining that’s slightly worn but clean. The pillow was sitting on the curb near the cart return area, no strong odor. It looks recently used and in good condition. If this is yours, tell me the brand on the tag and the color of the airplane emblem so we can match it up and I can hand it over.

Del Rio / Eagle Pass 3 months ago

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Silver hoop earrings with turquoise bead found in Del Rio

I found a pair of silver hoop earrings this afternoon around 2:15 pm outside the CVS on Main Street in Del Rio, near the Val Verde County Courthouse. They’re small hoops about 12mm in diameter, made of sterling silver with a delicate etched pattern along the rim and a tiny turquoise bead set into one side. On the back of the other earring there’s a faint 'J' engraving and a tiny 'S925' stamp. They were a bit dusty from the wind but otherwise in good condition. I’d like to help reunite them with their owner; if you think these could be yours, tell me where you last wore them or any distinguishing details, and I’ll bring them to you.

Del Rio / Eagle Pass 4 months ago

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Small green leopard gecko in terrarium

I found a small green leopard gecko this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Walmart on Main Street in Del Rio, near the Eagle Pass border crossing. It’s about 4 inches long from snout to tail, green with brown speckles and a bright yellow belly. It’s living in a clear glass terrarium with a black mesh lid, a small heat lamp, and a blue water dish; there’s a faint blue line along its back and a tiny scar on the tail tip that helped me spot it. If this looks like your pet, I’m happy to work out a handoff.

Del Rio / Eagle Pass 4 months ago