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 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 7 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 18 days 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 30 days 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

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Black Kindle Paperwhite with red bookmark

I found a black Kindle Paperwhite this afternoon around 3:15 pm near Guthrie Green on Riverside Ave in Tulsa. It was sitting on a bench behind the food trucks, the screen on and showing a reading app. It has a red silicone bookmark sticking out and a small blue dragon sticker on the back. I didn't touch anything inside; I just picked it up and left it with the bench for now in case the owner comes back. If this belongs to you, please message me with the bookmark description and the sticker to verify ownership.

Tulsa 4 months ago

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Silver-tone bracelet with blue enamel heart charm

I found a silver-tone bracelet this afternoon around 3:30pm along Riverside Drive near the Gathering Place entrance in Tulsa. It's a slender bangle, about 6.5 inches around, with a blue enamel heart charm and tiny clear crystals along the edge. On the inside, there's a delicate engraving that looks like 'LJ'—hard to see, but it's there. The bracelet is in good condition aside from a few scuffs, clearly worn but not damaged. If the owner sees this, I'm hoping to reunite it with you; I picked it up thinking someone probably lost a personal piece of jewelry, and I’d really like to get it back to its rightful owner.

Tulsa 5 months ago