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

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Recent reports in Lubbock

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Silver Yamaha flute in black case found near TTU

I found a silver Yamaha flute this afternoon around 3:15 PM outside the Texas Tech Student Union Building on the campus lawn. It's in a black hard case with a red velvet interior, and there's a small dent in the head joint plus a few scratches along the body. The head joint sleeve has initials 'LJ' engraved, which makes it easy to identify. I know how much a wind instrument can mean to a player, and this one clearly belongs to someone who plays regularly—it's got sentimental value. If you think this is yours, message me and we can arrange a pickup near the Student Union to get it back to you.

Lubbock about 2 months ago

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Navy Herschel backpack found near TTU Student Union

I found a navy blue Herschel backpack this morning around 9:15am near the parking lot behind the Texas Tech University Student Union on 4th Street in Lubbock. It's in decent shape, with a small scratch on the bottom corner and a couple of pen marks on the inside lining, but all zippers work. On the front pocket there's a purple fox sticker and a yellow mesh water-bottle holder, plus a red spiral notebook peeking out from the main compartment. It looks like it might belong to a student who was in a rush, and it would mean a lot to reunite it with its owner.

Lubbock about 2 months ago

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Black Bose QC headphones with red case found

I found a pair of black Bose QC35 II headphones this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the TTU Student Union Building on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock, near 17th Street and University Ave. They're in a matte black finish with a red fabric carrying case, and there's a small dent on the left ear cup plus a white sticker inside the case that reads 'J.S.' on it. The case smells a bit like coffee and has a thin fray along the zipper, but the headphones themselves look well cared for. I know how easy it is to lose something important on campus, and I’d love to see them back with their owner if you recognize these details.

Lubbock about 2 months ago

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White AirPods Pro (2nd gen) found near Starbucks

I found a pair of white AirPods Pro (2nd gen) this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind the Starbucks on 19th Street and University Ave in Lubbock. The charging case is a little scratched with a tiny dent on the lid, and one earbud has a faint blue sticker with the initials 'AM' on the inside. They look barely used, clean, with the silicone tips still in good shape. I'm posting here because it would mean a lot to the owner to get them back—they're easy to misplace, and I know how important they can be for daily routines. If these are yours, tell me what color case the AirPods are, and the initials on the sticker, so we can confirm.

Lubbock 5 months ago

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Red knit Santa hat with white trim found near mall

I found a red knit Santa hat with white fluffy trim and a tiny silver jingle bell on the tip. It was sitting on a bench outside the food court near the South Plains Mall on Slide Road in Lubbock, this afternoon around 2:45pm. Inside there's a small stitched label with the initials 'JA' and a faint peppermint scent, so it's clearly someone’s personal item. The hat is in decent condition, a bit squished from being carried around, but otherwise fine. If this belongs to you, I’d love to help reunite you—I can meet at the mall entrance or hand it to security to pass along.

Lubbock 5 months ago

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US passport in blue cover found near Buddy Holly Center

I found a US passport this morning around 9:45am on the sidewalk outside the Buddy Holly Center on 19th Street in Lubbock. The cover is the standard dark blue with gold seal, and it shows a little wear along the edges. There’s a small coffee stain on the back and a tiny dent on the bottom-right corner, plus a faint crease along the spine. It looked like it had been in a pocket or bag that got damp, so I picked it up and kept it here in case someone returns for it. I know how stressful it is to lose a passport, and I’d love to help reunite the owner with it.

Lubbock 5 months ago