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

Helpful resources for Wichita Falls

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Recent reports in Wichita Falls

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Found: Microwaves near Lucy Park, Wichita Falls

Hi, I’m Carlos Diaz. I found two microwaves in the back parking lot of the MPEC arena after a charity event this morning around 11:00 a.m., near Clifford Street and Lucy Park in Wichita Falls. They’re dusty from sitting in a corner, with one door slightly dented and cords coiled underneath. I checked the area for event staff and called out, but no one claimed them yet. I want to help reunite them with their owner, so I’m posting here in case someone is missing a couple of appliances from the venue. If these are yours, please reach out through the site so we can arrange a proper handoff to the rightful owner.

back parking lot of the MPEC arena, near Lucy Park 9 days ago

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Found organizers near Lucy Park entrance

I was leaving the river trail by Lucy Park around 4:25 PM when I spotted a bundle of organizers tucked under a bench near the park’s main entrance. The set included several clear plastic organizers, dividers, and a handful of labels—perfect for keeping a project tidy. I picked them up and posted here so the owner can claim them. It felt good to help someone stay organized on a busy evening in Wichita Falls.

Lucy Park entrance, by the river trail 9 days ago

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Gray North Face backpack near Sikes Senter Mall

I found a gray North Face backpack this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind the Sikes Senter Mall on Kemp Boulevard in Wichita Falls. It's a medium-sized backpack in pretty good condition, with a couple of minor scuffs on the bottom corner and a zipper that sticks a bit on the main pocket. Inside there's a blue notebook, a USB-C charger, and a small red bicycle-keychain shaped like a bike. It looks like it might belong to a student—there's a university lanyard sleeve and a laminated ID visible in one pocket. If this bag is yours, I’d be glad to arrange a quick meetup near the mall or at Lucy Park to hand it over.

Wichita Falls about 2 months ago

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Black Coach handbag with pink scarf and gold tag

I found a black Coach handbag this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot in front of Sikes Senter Mall on Kemp Boulevard in Wichita Falls. It's a medium pebble-grain leather tote with a gold Coach hangtag and a pink patterned scarf tied to the handle. There’s a small scratch on the bottom corner and a lavender umbrella tucked in the side pocket. I’d really love to get it back to its owner—if you’re missing it, please reach out.

Wichita Falls 3 months ago

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Sony wireless headphones with blue charging case

I found a pair of Sony wireless headphones with a blue charging case this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind the Wichita Falls Public Library on Indiana Avenue. They’re matte black, with the Sony logo on each ear cup, and the charging case is a distinctive translucent blue with a small crack along the lid. The left ear pad shows minor wear, and there’s a tiny dent on the right cup’s edge. I briefly tested a connection and they paired, so they seem to be in good working order. If these belong to you, message me in the app with the model number from the case so we can arrange a pickup near the library.

Wichita Falls 4 months ago

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Gray North Face backpack found near Walmart on Kemp Blvd

I found a gray North Face backpack this afternoon around 2:30pm behind the Walmart on Kemp Boulevard in Wichita Falls. It's in decent condition, just a few scuffs on the bottom and a bit dusty from the parking lot. The main pocket holds a blue water bottle, a spiral notebook with a panda sticker on the cover, and a USB-C charger tucked in the front pocket. There’s a small pink fox keychain clipped to the zipper pulls that makes it easy to spot. If this backpack is yours, drop a quick note here with the panda sticker detail or charger model so we can set up a safe pickup.

Wichita Falls 5 months ago