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 El Paso? 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 El Paso; 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 El Paso with enough detail for the real owner to identify it — while holding back one verifying detail.

Helpful resources for El Paso

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Recent reports in El Paso

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Gold-tone bracelet with emerald charm found in El Paso

I found a gold-tone bracelet with a small emerald charm this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Starbucks at Zaragoza Rd and Gateway East in El Paso. It's a delicate 7-inch chain, with a leaf-shaped emerald charm and a tiny heart charm; the clasp shows light wear, and the inside is engraved with 'J.L.'. I think it's sentimental and would hate for someone to lose it. If this sounds familiar, drop me a message here and we can figure out a safe way to reunite it.

El Paso about 2 months ago

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Found vintage stamp collection album with stamps

I found a vintage stamp collection album this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind Cielo Vista Mall on Pellicano Drive, El Paso. It's a red leather-bound album, about 9x12 inches, a bit worn with a black spine and gold lettering that reads 'Deluxe Stamp Collection'. Inside are stamps from the 1940s and 1950s, neatly preserved in glassine sleeves, with several mint-condition issues and bright cancellations. There's a small hand-drawn label on the inside cover with the initials 'M.R.' and a couple of commemoratives tucked between pages that look fairly rare. I figured someone might be missing this, so I'm posting it here in case the owner recognizes the binder or can describe the note.

El Paso 3 months ago

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Gray travel neck pillow with pink ribbon

Found a gray fleece travel neck pillow this afternoon around 3:15pm on the curb outside Terminal A at El Paso International Airport. It’s a standard U-shaped pillow, about 12 inches long, with a soft, slightly worn gray cover. A pink satin ribbon is tied in a tiny bow around the zipper pull, and there’s a small blue-stitched tag with the initials 'LJ' on the inner edge. There’s a faint coffee stain along the bottom from a recent trip. Looks well-loved, like it might have sentimental value to someone. If it belongs to you, I’d be glad to return it—we can meet near the arrivals area to sort it out.

El Paso 3 months ago

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Found black Wayfarer-style glasses near Sun Bowl Stadium

I found a pair of black Wayfarer-style glasses this afternoon around 3:15pm, lying on the sidewalk outside the Sun Bowl Stadium on Sun Bowl Drive in El Paso. Frames are matte black plastic with a subtle red accent on the inner temples. The right lens has a small scratch near the top corner; the left temple tip is slightly worn. The brand Ray-Ban is engraved on the inner arm. They came with a gray soft case and a bright green cleaning cloth tucked inside. I’m keeping them safe and hoping the owner sees this and reaches out.

El Paso 5 months ago

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Found keys with blue lanyard near downtown El Paso

I found a set of keys this morning around 9am in the parking lot behind the El Paso Convention Center on Paisano Drive. There's a bright blue nylon lanyard, and a mix of house and car keys on a metal split ring. One key has a red plastic head with the letter 'A' etched, and there's a small enamel cactus tag clipped to the ring—easy to spot if you know your keys. They look a bit worn but still functional, and I want to help get them back to their owner; if this is yours, reach out and we'll figure out the next steps.

El Paso 5 months ago

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Silver flute in black case found downtown El Paso

I found a silver flute in a black hard-shell case this morning around 9:15 am near the Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso, by Overland Ave and Pacific Ave. The flute is a Yamaha student model YFL-221, silver-plated, with a small dent on the head joint and some wear on the keys. The case has a red cactus sticker and the initials 'AP' engraved on the headjoint. I'm posting here hoping the owner sees it and can verify the marks; if this is yours, DM me on the app so we can arrange a safe handoff.

El Paso 6 months ago