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.

Helpful resources for Texarkana

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Recent reports in Texarkana

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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 3 days 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 8 days 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 26 days ago

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Walnut coffee table with glass top

I found a walnut coffee table with a glass top this afternoon around 2:30pm in the alley behind the Market Street District on Stateline Ave, Texarkana. It's about 4 feet long, mid-century style, with brass nailhead trim along the edges and a small dent on the front left corner. The underside has a faded sticker that reads 'Made in Denmark' and there's initials carved into the felt pads—easy to spot. Overall it's in good condition, the glass is clean and free of cracks, and I’m hoping to help the rightful owner get it back.

Texarkana about 1 month ago

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Black North Face puffer jacket found in Texarkana

I found a black North Face puffer jacket this afternoon around 3:15 PM in the parking lot behind Central Mall on Stateline Ave. It's a men's size L, in good condition with no rips or smells—just a bit of wear. The shell is matte black, and the bright orange interior lining peeks out when you unzip the front. A small blue enamel dolphin pin is sewn on the left sleeve, and there's a faded monogram inside the inner pocket reading 'K.S.' It was sitting on a bench near the bike racks; I figured someone might be missing it, so if this jacket belongs to you, claim it here in the app.

Texarkana about 1 month ago

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Black Sony Handycam with blue sleeve found

Found a black Sony Handycam HDR-CX405 with a blue neoprene sleeve in the Central Mall parking lot in Texarkana this afternoon around 3:15pm. It's an older model but still pulls up video fine; the LCD screen has a light scratch and the top cover shows a small dent. Inside the sleeve there's a 16GB memory card labeled 'MXR 21' and a sticky note on the camera strap with the initials 'J.R.' on it. This is definitely audio & video equipment someone cared about, and I figured the owner would want it back. If this is yours, send me a message here and we can arrange a safe handoff.

Texarkana about 2 months ago