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

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Recent reports in Northwest OK

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Found several belts near the community center.

While walking my dog yesterday around 7:15 PM, I found a scattered pile of belts behind the community center near Lake Hefner in northwest Oklahoma City. The belts are a mix of brown leather and black fabric, sizes ranging from slim to wide, all in decent condition. I picked them up and brought them here, hoping the rightful owner will recognize them, since belt buckles include a few unique brands. Please claim them through the site, and include any distinctive marks or a rough description of your belt so I can match it more quickly.

near Lake Hefner trailhead 3 days ago

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Black Bluetooth speaker with orange case

Found a black portable Bluetooth speaker with an orange silicone case, about the size of a soda can and in pretty good shape. There’s a small red sticker with the initials 'AL' on the back. I found it this afternoon around 4:15pm in the Lake Hefner Trailhead parking lot, just off Lake Hefner Parkway in Northwest OKC. It powers on and connected to my phone briefly, so it seems recently used. If you recognize it, the sticker clue and the time might help — I’m happy to arrange a quick meet near the Lake Hefner marina to return it.

Northwest OK about 1 month ago

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Silver-tone hoops with turquoise bead

I found a pair of silver-tone hoop earrings with a small turquoise bead this morning around 11am, outside the Starbucks at NW 63rd St and May Ave in Northwest OKC. The hoops are about 1.5 cm in diameter and show a bit of tarnish from wear, with one hoop featuring a tiny etched leaf mark along the inside edge. They look like they were dropped not long ago, and they seemed to have some sentimental value to the owner. If these are yours, drop me a note with a detail about the mark or the last place you wore them, and we can figure out a meetup to get them back.

Northwest OK about 1 month ago

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Calico guinea pig found near Walmart Enid

I found a guinea pig this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Walmart on West Maine Street in Enid, Northwest Oklahoma. It’s a calico with orange, black, and white patches, about the size of a softball, and there’s a white blaze on its nose. I’ve got a blue ribbon tied loosely around its neck to keep it from wandering while I tried to figure out who it belongs to. It seemed healthy but a bit hungry, and I didn’t see any chip or tag on it. If this sounds like your pet, message me and we can set up a safe meetup to reunite you.

Northwest OK about 2 months ago

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Nike running jacket, gray with blue trim, size M

I found a women's Nike running jacket today around 4:15pm along the Lake Hefner Trail at the Lake Hefner Parkway trailhead in Northwest OKC. It's gray with electric blue piping, size M, in good condition with only light wear. The jacket features a bright orange zipper pull and a small reflective stripe along the back hem. Inside the left pocket there’s a tiny seam snag, and the inner label has a small compass patch unique to this jacket. If the owner sees this, I’d be happy to get it back to you—hopefully this helps you spot it quickly.

Northwest OK 2 months ago

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Blue Nike running jacket with lime zipper

Found a blue Nike running jacket this morning around 7:15am near the Lake Hefner Trailhead off Lake Hefner Parkway in Northwest OK. It's a men's size M, cobalt blue with a lime-green zipper pull and reflective piping along the sleeves. The jacket is in great condition, no rips—just a bit of wear and a small zippered pocket inside. I'm holding onto it here and happy to help get it back to its owner who might really miss a trusted training piece. If this sounds like yours, please reach out and we can arrange a pickup.

Northwest OK 3 months ago