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.

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Recent reports in Wichita Falls

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Found postcards near Kell House Museum

I was out for a sunny stroll in Wichita Falls, Texas, around 3:15 p.m. last Friday when I spotted a stack of postcards on a bench near the Kell House Museum. The cards range from vintage black-and-white scenes to bright travel postcards, with handwritten notes on the backs. I picked them up and tucked them into my bag, hoping the owner would recognize them and claim them. It felt like a small piece of someone’s memory had slipped away, and I’d like to help return it.

near Kell House Museum, Wichita Falls 7 days ago

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Found passports near Lucy Park, Wichita Falls

I was walking west on 9th Street outside the Wichita Falls Public Library around 3:20 p.m. today when I spotted a black leather folder with several passports peeking out. I picked it up and checked, noticing it had been misplaced by someone traveling soon. I can only imagine the worry of the person who misplaced them—IDs, travel plans, and urgent documents all in one bag. I'm holding onto them safely and posted them here so the owner can claim them through the site. If this belongs to you, please respond here via the site so we can coordinate.

outside the Wichita Falls Public Library on 9th Street about 2 months ago

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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 2 months 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 2 months 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 4 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 5 months ago