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

Helpful resources for Tucson

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Recent reports in Tucson

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Found: sports equipment near Reid Park, 5:10 pm

I was walking my dog near Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona around 5:10 pm today when I spotted a blue duffel bag by the bench next to the park's basketball courts. Inside, there was Equipment for Various Sports: a neon-green water bottle, a pair of worn basketball shoes, a rolled-up tennis racket sleeve, and several ankle supports peeking out. It looked recently left behind, and someone must be missing it during a game or practice. I found it in Tucson, Arizona, and I’m posting here in hopes the rightful owner sees it and can describe something specific about the contents to confirm ownership.

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near the Reid Park basketball courts about 17 hours ago

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Found chairs in downtown Tucson, AZ.

Earlier this afternoon, around 3:45 p.m., I found two chairs abandoned behind the loading area by the Hotel Congress on Congress Street. One is a teal metal chair with chipped enamel, the other a wooden bistro chair with a sun motif carved in the back. They looked out of place among the potted cacti and street music, so I left them where I found them and made a note here. If the owner recognizes them, please reply through the site and I’ll bring them by the hotel courtyard so we can reunite them.

Hotel Congress, Congress Street 8 days ago

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Found a toolbox of hand tools near Rialto Theatre.

I was walking my dog around 6:30 p.m. last Saturday, near the Rialto Theatre on Fourth Avenue in downtown Tucson, when I spotted a small toolbox tucked behind a planter. Inside were a hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, a tape measure, and a few miscellaneous bits. It looked like someone had set it down in a hurry after a quick fix. I picked it up, checked for an ID, and turned it in at the lost-and-found desk. I know how frustrating it is to lose tools right when a project, like hanging shelves or fixing a sink, needs them, so I hope the owner sees this and claims it soon.

Near the Rialto Theatre, downtown Tucson 2 months ago

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Nintendo Switch OLED found near The Tucson Mall

I found a Nintendo Switch OLED model this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind The Tucson Mall, near the food court entrance off Oracle Road. It was tucked into a neon-green silicone case with a small dragon sticker on the back and a couple of light scratches along the edge. The Joy-Cons are neon red and blue, and the dock is black with a few scuffs. No papers or name tag, just the console with a charging cable. If this is yours, email me at [email protected] and we can arrange a safe meetup in central Tucson.

Tucson 4 months ago

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Found bright blue dog collar with tag.

I found this bright blue nylon dog collar this afternoon around 4pm outside the Rialto Theatre area on East Congress Street near Fourth Avenue in downtown Tucson. It's about 1 inch wide, adjustable, and in good condition with a reflective white stripe along the edge. There’s a small bone-shaped metal tag engraved with the name 'Nova' and a partially scratched phone number, plus a tiny paw-print on the buckle. If this sounds like yours, send me a note and we can arrange a quick pickup near the theater area.

Tucson 5 months ago

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Found navy tuxedo jacket (40R) with satin lapels

I found a navy tuxedo jacket this morning around 7:30am behind the Fox Tucson Theatre on Congress Street. It's a Calvin Klein label, size about 40R, in good condition with a neat satin lapel and a light crease from the ride. The lining has initials 'LJ' embroidered in silver thread and there’s a small copper compass pin in the inner pocket—unique identifying features. I left it with the theater's security desk to keep it safe, and I'm hoping to reunite it with the owner; if you think this belongs to you, reach out and we can arrange retrieval.

Tucson 5 months ago