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

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Recent reports in Waco

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Found: terrariums near Magnolia Market, Waco.

Hi, I'm Elena Park. Saturday afternoon around 4:45 p.m., I found two terrariums sitting on the bench outside Magnolia Market at the Silos. One held a tiny fern and a smooth pebble, the other had a small cactus and a layer of moss; they looked cared for, not forgotten. I couldn't imagine them being left by accident, so I brought them to the market entrance and waited for anyone missing them to claim them. If these bring back a smile to their owner, that's enough; I just want to help someone keep their plants happy.

outside Magnolia Market at the Silos 15 days ago

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Found chairs near Magnolia Market at the Silos, Waco.

I found a set of chairs this morning around 9:45 a.m. behind Magnolia Market at the Silos, near the Riverwalk in Waco. They’re mismatched: two red-painted wooden chairs and two natural wood ones, with one seat cushion that has a faded floral pattern. I figured someone might be missing them after a pop-up cafe or a community event, so I didn’t move them far. If these look like yours, I’m hoping the owner will see this and reclaim them.

behind Magnolia Market at the Silos, along the Riverwalk. 18 days ago

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Found stamps near Magnolia Market, Waco

I was walking near the Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco, Texas, United States around 9:15 a.m. today when a small tin case slipped from my tote and spilled a stack of stamps onto the pavement. The stamps ranged from modern commemoratives to a few vintage Texas postmarks, tucked into a blue binder with a faded label. I picked them up and left them on a bench so the owner could notice this listing. It felt good to do something small that might mean a lot to someone. If these belong to you, please check this listing on the site and confirm you are the owner.

Near the Magnolia Market at the Silos, Waco 19 days ago

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Found a toy train near Magnolia Market

I was leaving a coffee run around 7:15 p.m. last Tuesday near the Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco when I spotted a small toy train lying on the sidewalk. The blue engine and red caboose looked a little dusty, like it had rolled away from a kid's backpack. It felt sad to see something so ordinary left behind, so I picked it up and kept it safe, hoping the owner would recognize it soon. If this sounds like yours, the toy train has a bright yellow handle and a tiny dent on the engine.

near the Magnolia Market at the Silos, Waco 23 days ago

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Navy satin formal gown with gold belt found

Found a navy satin formal gown this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the Magnolia Market at the Silos on Webster Avenue in Waco. It’s floor-length, size 6, with a detachable gold belt and subtle silver beadwork along the neckline. There’s a small snag along the back hem from scraping the curb, but the rest of the fabric looks clean and the zipper works. I figured someone might be worried after losing it before a big event, so I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner. If this is yours, share the tag details and where you last wore it so we can verify.

Waco 4 months ago

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Found: Black Anker USB-C hub near Central Library

I was wandering behind the Waco Central Library on Austin Avenue this afternoon around 3:15 pm when I spotted a compact black USB-C hub lying on the ground near the bike racks. It’s an Anker 8-in-1 hub, matte black with four USB ports, HDMI, and a tiny dent on the corner plus a blue LED that glows when it’s plugged in. There’s also a thin red fabric strap looped through one end, like it was attached to a bag. It looks fairly new and I figured someone probably needs it back, especially since it seems pricey. I’m happy to meet at the library or a nearby cafe to hand it over to the owner if you’re the finder or owner.

Waco 4 months ago