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

Helpful resources for San Antonio

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Recent reports in San Antonio

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Found sculptures on River Walk near Alamo

Hey there, I’m Alex Rivera. I found a cluster of sculptures this afternoon around 3:10 p.m. along the San Antonio River Walk, near Alamo Plaza. There are three pieces, about a foot tall each, made of metal with a weathered look and odd little fingers, almost like street-art curiosities. I checked nearby shops and asked a couple of pedestrians, but I couldn’t locate an owner. I kept them together and brought them to a safer spot while I thought about what to do next. I’m hoping the rightful owner will see this and claim them soon; it felt important to do the right thing.

River Walk near Alamo Plaza 1 day ago

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Found gym clothes near the Alamo

On Tuesday at 8:15 p.m., I found a bundle of gym clothes left on a bench outside the Pearl District gym after I finished my session. The blue hoodie and black shorts looked like someone had dashed off mid-sets, with the zipper half-open and a towel draped over the chair. I checked for an ID, but there wasn’t anything obvious, so I left them by the front desk with a note and kept an eye out. It’s weird and a bit stressful to realize someone’s gear is missing, and I’m posting here hoping the owner sees it and can claim them soon.

near the Alamo, along Alamo Street about 1 month ago

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Found postcards near the River Walk

On Saturday at 2:35 p.m., I found a stack of postcards on a bench near the River Walk by Alamo Plaza in San Antonio, Texas. They show old scenes of the city and a few handwritten notes. I imagine they were meant for someone visiting or reconnecting with a friend, and I have kept them safe here in case the owner sees this. I hope the owner recognizes them and retrieves them through the site.

River Walk entrance near Alamo Plaza 3 months ago

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Found holiday decorations near Market Square, downtown San Antonio.

While grabbing groceries last Tuesday afternoon, I spotted a plastic tote behind the entrance to my apartment building in San Antonio, around 5:20 p.m. It held a jumble of holiday decorations: garlands, red-and-green lights, and a snowy centerpiece with a chipped base. I asked a few neighbors if they belonged to them, but no one claimed them. They looked like they’d last been used for a family gathering and deserved a good home this season. If these are yours, they’re tucked by the building’s Market Square entrance until you claim them on the site.

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near Market Square, downtown San Antonio 3 months ago

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Small rabbit with blue collar found near River Walk

I found a small rabbit this afternoon around 3:15pm near the River Walk by the Arneson River Theatre, downtown San Antonio. It has a soft tan coat with a white belly and is about the size of a grapefruit. The rabbit is wearing a light blue collar with a tiny silver bell, and there’s a small crescent-shaped scar on its right hind leg plus a white patch on its nose—two features that might help identify it. I kept it gently in a breathable carrier while I searched for a nearby spot to leave it safe, hoping to reunite it with its owner. If this belongs to someone, I’d really love to help get it back.

San Antonio 4 months ago

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Blue U.S. passport found near River Walk

I found a blue U.S. passport this afternoon around 2:30pm on the sidewalk outside the Starbucks by the River Walk near the Arneson River Theatre in San Antonio. The cover is the usual dark blue with the gold seal, a bit worn from travel, and the corners are slightly creased. There's a tiny coffee stain on the back and a small dent along the bottom edge. I know how important this is for the person it belongs to, and I want to help get it back to them—if you think this might be yours, share a detail that only you would know from your passport so we can confirm ownership.

San Antonio 5 months ago