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

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Recent reports in Texarkana

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Found scarves near Perot Theatre, Texarkana

I was walking along Main Street in Texarkana when I spotted a scarf caught on a fence by the Perot Theatre around 3:15 p.m. yesterday. One scarf is navy with a white paisley pattern, the other is a bright red knit—both look like they were dropped by someone in a hurry. I picked them up and kept an eye out for a name tag, but there wasn't any. I hope the owner sees this and can claim them soon.

by the Perot Theatre on Main St 10 days ago

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Found: Student ID near library steps

I was walking back to my car after studying at the Texarkana Public Library in Texarkana, Arkansas, when I spotted a worn Student ID on the steps by the entrance. The photo and name peeked through the scuffed plastic, so I tucked it into my coat and brought it here. It was about 6:42 p.m. on Thursday, by the library doors on West 4th Street. Seeing someone’s ID made me feel cautious and hopeful—these cards carry real weight and losing one can be scary. I’m posting it here hoping the owner sees it and can reclaim it quickly.

Texarkana Public Library, West 4th Street entrance 25 days ago

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Found two rabbits near the post office

At about 7:45 p.m. on Friday, I found two rabbits near the Texarkana Post Office on West Broad Street. They looked scared but curious, one white and the other light brown, noses twitching as the streetlamps flickered. I brought them to a quiet corner by the Texarkana Public Library and kept them safe while I waited, hoping their family would realize they were missing. If these belong to someone in the area, I'm glad to help reunite them with their owner.

near the Texarkana Post Office on West Broad Street about 1 month ago

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Found holiday decorations near Texarkana Public Library

I was out for a quick after-dinner stroll on Broad Street at 6:15 PM today when I spotted a tote sitting on a bench outside the Texarkana Public Library. The tote carried holiday decorations—a red garland, a string of warm-white lights, and a little silver ornament in a clear bag. They looked well-loved and clearly not mine, so I picked them up and carried them to the information desk, hoping to reunite them with their owner before the evening chill settled in. It felt good to play holiday helper, like a small moment of kindness in a busy season.

near the Texarkana Public Library, Broad Street 2 months ago

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Found: Photographs in downtown Texarkana near Spring Lake Park

On Saturday around 4:10 PM, I found a pile of old photographs tucked behind a bench near Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Arkansas. They’re a mix of black-and-white portraits and landscape pictures, with handwriting on the backs and a faint smell of old albums. They look like family keepsakes, and I can tell they meant something to someone. I’ve kept them safe, hoping to reunite them with their owner—if these photos mean something to you, please let me know.

near Spring Lake Park, Texarkana 2 months ago

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Found CDs near Texarkana Municipal Building

Hi, I'm Jordan Hale. I found a bunch of CDs on the sidewalk near the Texarkana Municipal Building around 4:15 PM today. The case is a black vinyl sleeve with a few handwritten labels and several well-worn discs. I figured they belonged to someone who loves their music, so I held onto them and posted here in case the owner recognizes them.

Near Texarkana Municipal Building, State Line Ave 3 months ago