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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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 about 1 month 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 2 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 2 months ago

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Blue queen comforter set with monogram

I found a blue Brooklinen queen-size comforter set with two matching shams this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the Tucson Mall on N Oracle Rd near Dillard's. The duvet cover is a soft cotton blend, and the sham fronts have a small white monogram 'AR' stitched neatly. The color is a rich denim blue, and the fabric feels barely used. There's a tiny coffee stain on the underside of the duvet cover, but otherwise it's in great shape. It obviously belongs to someone who wanted a coordinated look for their bed, and I'd really like to see it get back to its owner.

Tucson 3 months ago

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Found gray Anker 20k mAh power bank

I found a gray Anker power bank this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the Tucson Mall on Oracle Road. It's a 20,000 mAh portable charger, with a neon green USB-C cable clipped to the side and a tiny dent on the aluminum shell. On the back there’s a cactus sticker that’s slightly faded. It looks fairly new but has a few light scratches from being in a bag, and it was in a black drawstring pouch. If this is yours, I’d love to return it—e-mail [email protected] and we can meet up at the mall’s customer service desk.

Tucson 4 months ago

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Black Samsung T7 SSD with blue sleeve

I found a black Samsung T7 portable SSD this afternoon around 2:45pm near the food court at Park Place Mall on Broadway Blvd in Tucson. It's about the size of a credit card, matte black aluminum, with a blue silicone sleeve that slides on and off, and a small scratch on the top edge. On the back there's a white sticker with 'PC-01' and a faint fingerprint smudge. I didn't check the data—but I know how stressful losing something important can, so fingers crossed the owner spots this. If you recognize it, we can meet at the information desk at Park Place Mall to return it.

Tucson 4 months ago