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

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Recent reports in Shreveport

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FOUND Sheet Music near Strand Theatre, Shreveport

I was walking home from a late rehearsal around 4:15 p.m. yesterday, and I spotted a weathered stack of sheet music lying on a bench near the Strand Theatre on Crockett Street in Shreveport. The pages are worn and creased, with a faded cover that reads 'Chamber Classics' in cursive. A pencil dedication sits in the margin: 'To Marta, from Dad.' It felt like a message left behind by someone who cares deeply about their music. I tucked it into my tote and stood there a moment, imagining a performer or student waiting for this very score. I’m posting it here in the hopes the owner will recognize their markings and claim it for tonight’s rehearsal.

Sentimental

near the Strand Theatre, Crockett St, Shreveport 16 days ago

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found: student ID in downtown Shreveport.

I found a student ID yesterday around 6:30 PM along Crockett Street in downtown Shreveport, near the Strand Theatre. The card is clearly marked with the student's name and campus photo, and I can only hope the owner notices it's missing soon. I kept it safe, tucked in my pocket, and walked the block a few times, thinking about how a small slip could scramble someone’s week. If the owner sees this, I’d want them to know a kind person picked it up and tried to do the right thing.

Sentimental

near The Strand Theatre, downtown Shreveport about 1 month ago

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Black SanDisk portable drive in red sleeve

I found a black SanDisk portable external hard drive this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the CVS on Line Avenue near 2nd Street in Shreveport. It’s tucked into a bright red silicone sleeve, a little scuffed from being under a car for a bit, and about the size of a credit card when closed. There’s an engraving on the sleeve with the initials 'LZ' and a small blue sticker that says 'Travel'. I figured someone must be worried about this, so I grabbed it hoping to help get it back. If this sounds like yours, email me at [email protected] and we’ll arrange a safe drop-off.

Shreveport 2 months ago

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Gray knit beanie with leather patch

I found a gray knit beanie this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the Target on Youree Drive in Shreveport, LA. It's a medium-sized, soft wool hat in good condition with a little wear from street rain. The cuff features a small burgundy fox embroidery and there's a tan leather patch sewn on the inside tag. I picked it up because it looked like someone might be missing it, and I figured it was worth trying to help. If this is yours, describe the embroidery detail and the inside tag, and we can meet up near the Target entrance to return it.

Shreveport 2 months ago

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Gray Nike running shoes with neon lime accents

I found a pair of gray Nike running shoes this afternoon around 3:15pm in the alley behind the Robinson Film Center on Texas Street, downtown Shreveport. They're men's size 10, charcoal gray with bright lime-green swooshes and matching outsoles. They show light wear, with a small scuff on the left toe and a white sticker that says A-101 under the tongue. Inside, the tag reads 'Size 10' and there’s a tiny red stitched mark near the heel that might help identify them later. I know losing shoes can be a hassle, so I’m hoping to get these back to their owner.

Shreveport 3 months ago

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Silver bracelet with dolphin charm found near Clyde Fant Parkway

I found a silver-tone bracelet this afternoon around 3:15pm along the riverfront on Clyde Fant Parkway, near the festival grounds in Shreveport. It's about 7 inches long, with a playful enamel dolphin charm and a tiny heart charm, and the links show a few light scratches from wear. There's a small engraving on the inside that reads 'M+S' which might help identify the owner. It looked well cared for and I'd love to get it back to whoever lost it—if you think this is yours, reply with a description of the charms and the engraving.

Shreveport 4 months ago