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

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Recent reports in Little Rock

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Found: Holiday decorations in Little Rock

Status: FOUND. I found Holiday Decorations tucked behind a planter near the Clinton Presidential Library entrance in Little Rock around 4:15 PM on Saturday. They look a bit dusty but clearly cared for, with lights tangled in a garland and a few ornaments peeking out. I held onto them on my way to the River Market steps, thinking how disappointing it would be to lose something this festive. I’m posting here to help the rightful owner reunite with them, hoping the owner sees this and feels a little relief when they’re back where they belong.

Near Clinton Presidential Library, Little Rock 29 days ago

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Found wireless earbuds in gray charging case

Category: Miscellaneous Electronics. I found a pair of wireless earbuds this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the River Market on West 2nd Street, Little Rock. The case is matte gray with a small dent on the lid and initials 'PA' engraved on the back. The buds are white with a black inner tip, and the case has a faint LED indicator that glows when opened. They look used but seem to be in working order, and the battery appears to hold a charge. It feels like someone was in a hurry—if these are yours, drop a note here so we can get them back to you.

Little Rock about 2 months ago

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Found missing woman near River Market, lime jacket

Found a young woman this afternoon around 3:15 PM near the River Market District in Little Rock. She’s about 5'5", slender, with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a lime-green windbreaker, black jeans, and white sneakers. She has a blue backpack with a pink butterfly keychain and a small compass tattoo on her inner left forearm. She seemed anxious and was scrolling through her phone, unable to recall any contact information or a family member she could reach. I’m hoping this post helps reunite her with the people she’s trying to reach, if this is someone’s missing relative.

Little Rock 2 months ago

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Navy hoodie with fox patch found near River Market

Found a navy blue hoodie with a small white fox patch on the chest, size M, and a bright red drawstring. I found it this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, near River Market in Little Rock. It shows a little wear—a snag on the cuff and a faint coffee stain near the hem—but it's otherwise comfy and looks like something a lot of people would wear. The fox patch is pretty distinctive, plus the zipper pull has a tiny compass charm. If the owner sees this, I’d be glad to arrange a quick meet-up at a nearby cafe to get it back.

Little Rock 2 months ago

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Dark blue US passport found near Clinton Library, LR

I found a dark blue US passport this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Clinton Presidential Library along President Clinton Ave in Little Rock. It’s tucked into a black leather sleeve and shows some wear around the edges. The back cover has a small coffee stain and a yellow ribbon bookmark is sticking out from the top. The passport seems recently used and in decent condition, nothing torn, just a little worn from travel. I picked it up hoping to reunite it with its owner; someone must be missing it after a trip.

Little Rock 3 months ago

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Found vintage baseball card binder, Topps cards

I found a small black binder filled with vintage baseball cards this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Clinton Presidential Library on President Clinton Ave in Little Rock. It's a 6x9 inch faux-leather binder with clear sleeves inside, and most of the cards are 1990s Topps with a few Upper Deck mixed in; the edges are a bit yellowed from age. A red sticker on the inside cover bears the initials 'MB' and there's a small crease on the top-right corner of the binder. There are about 60 cards in here, mostly common players with a couple of shinier inserts peeking out. If someone recognizes them, I'm glad to help get them back to their owner.

Little Rock 4 months ago