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

Helpful resources for Tulsa

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Recent reports in Tulsa

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Found Beagle dog, male

Found Dog - Beagle - male 14th and s 83rd e ave near Memorial.

Tulsa 3 days ago

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FOUND Tank Accessories near River Parks, 2:10 p.m.

FOUND a plastic tub labeled 'Tank Accessories' tucked under a bench along the River Parks trail near the Gathering Place around 2:10 p.m. today. Inside were aquarium parts: filter attachments, tubing, a thermometer—clearly not mine. It looked like someone with a fish tank left them behind while they rested on the bench. I’m posting here because I figured the rightful owner will see this listing and claim them through the site.

near the Gathering Place, River Parks 7 days ago

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Found dresses in Tulsa downtown

I found a stack of dresses this morning around 11:10 a.m. in the Tulsa Arts District near Guthrie Green. They were placed carefully on a bench by the riverfront, tucked into a garment bag, and there were several colors and sizes. I checked for labels, but nothing identifying the owner turned up. They look like something someone put on before a performance or a night out, and I can imagine how stressful it would be to lose them. I’m leaving them here in case the rightful owner sees this and can reclaim them in Tulsa.

near Guthrie Green, Tulsa Arts District 28 days ago

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Found Airline item in Tulsa

On Saturday night around 8:20 PM, I found an Airline tag on the sidewalk near the Blue Dome District in downtown Tulsa, about a block from the old paint-store on 3rd Street. It looked like it belonged to someone traveling, with a worn edge and a faded logo. I picked it up and held onto it, thinking it might have fallen from someone during a night out or a layover. It feels strange to imagine someone scrambling for it, and I really hope its owner sees this and can recover it.

Sentimental

Near the Blue Dome District, downtown Tulsa about 1 month ago

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FOUND: driver's license in Tulsa, OK

Hi, I'm Katherine Miles. I found a driver's license this afternoon around 5:35 PM near Guthrie Green and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center steps. It was lying on the sidewalk by the bus stop at 6th Street. My heart sank, thinking of the person who lost it, and I’ve kept it safe here so the owner can reclaim it through the site. I won’t disclose more than necessary, but I hope this helps reunite someone with their important document soon.

Sentimental

near Guthrie Green, downtown Tulsa about 2 months ago

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Gray Nike running shoes near Gathering Place Tulsa

Found a pair of gray Nike running shoes this afternoon around 2:45pm near the Gathering Place entrance on Riverside Drive in Tulsa. They're size 9, with a gray mesh upper, white midsole, and surprisingly bright neon orange laces that catch the eye. The left shoe has a small blue ink initial 'J. Lee' on the inner heel and a faint coffee stain on the tongue from a recent run. They look recently used but in good shape, and the soles still have plenty of grip. If these are yours, drop a note in the app and we can arrange a safe meetup near the Gathering Place fountain or the Riverside trailhead to return them.

Tulsa 3 months ago