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 parrots near Lucy Park, Wichita Falls

I FOUND these parrots near Lucy Park in Wichita Falls around 7:15 p.m. Friday. They were perched on a low fence by the sidewalk, their bright colors flashing as the streetlights came on. They seemed curious but a little wary, chirping softly while I stood nearby with my dog, hoping a quick passerby might recognize them. I’m keeping them safe here and hoping the rightful owner sees this post through the site.

near Lucy Park 2 days ago

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FOUND: Document Holders in Wichita Falls

I found a set of Document Holders on a bench outside the Wichita Falls Public Library, Wichita Falls, Texas, United States, around 4:15 PM today. They’re black leather with a few loose papers peeking out from the top, and there isn’t any obvious ID inside. I couldn’t tell who they belong to, so I’ve kept them safe until the owner sees this listing.

Wichita Falls Public Library, east entrance 14 days ago

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Found sandals near Sikes Senter Mall

I found a pair of sandals on the pavement outside the main entrance of Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls last Friday around 5:15 pm. They’re tan fabric straps, a bit frayed at the toe, and the soles show wear from a few summers chasing after the sun. I tucked them under the bench by the security kiosk and kept an eye on them for a moment, hoping the owner would come back. It always stirs me to think about how much these little belongings mean to someone who wears them daily. If these are yours, please claim via the site.

near the main entrance of Sikes Senter Mall 21 days ago

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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 28 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 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 3 months ago