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

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Recent reports in Wichita

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Found puppies near Riverside Park, Wichita

Hi, I'm Riley Patterson. I found a trio of small puppies wandering near Riverside Park in Wichita around 6:45 p.m. today. They were muddy from a light rain, wearing collars but with no tags, two girls and one boy, colored tan, black-and-white, and a little white on the chest. They followed me for a short while toward the playground and then settled by a bench near the Keeper of the Plains overlook. They looked scared and hungry, and I couldn’t just leave them there, so I brought them to a safe spot behind the city shelter and I’m hoping the rightful owner will recognize them. If you’re missing Puppies, please check here and respond through the site.

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Riverside Park, Keeper of the Plains area 17 days ago

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Pearl red sparkle snare drum with Wichita sticker

I found this Pearl 14x5.5 snare drum this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Orpheum Theatre on Main Street in Old Town Wichita. It's a bright red-sparkle finish, chrome hardware, with some stick marks on the head. There's a blue sticker on the shell that reads 'Wichita Drumline' and a serial number etched under the bottom hoop. The drum has a few scuffs and a tiny dent on the rim, but it's otherwise in good condition. I know this drum might belong to someone in a local band; if you're the owner, share something only you would know about it to verify ownership.

Wichita about 2 months ago

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Blue Wilson tennis bag with racket

I found a blue Wilson tennis bag with a racket sticking out this afternoon around 4:15pm near the tennis courts at Delano Park, Wichita, by 12th Street and Sheridan. The bag is light blue with a white zipper and has a small embroidered 'WHS Tennis' patch. The racket grip is neon green and the head shows a small crack from a recent game. There's a water bottle tucked inside with a faded label. The bag looks fairly new and in good condition, just left behind after a match. If you're missing this gear, please reach out—I'll be glad to return it to its owner.

Wichita 5 months ago

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Found two concert tickets near Orpheum Theatre

I found two concert tickets this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Orpheum Theatre on Broadway in downtown Wichita. They're for the show Neon Nights at 7:30pm, Section 102, Row B, Seats 7 and 8. The tickets are printed on white stock with a bright pink header and a small holographic butterfly sticker. One ticket has a slight crease along the left edge near the barcode, the other is pristine. I know how disappointing losing tickets can be—if these are yours, I’d love to get them back and hear how your night goes.

Wichita 6 months ago

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Tan leather handbag with gold hardware found in Wichita

I found a tan leather handbag with gold hardware this afternoon along the Riverwalk by the Douglas Ave bridge in Wichita's Old Town. It's a medium-sized tote, pebble-grain leather, with a small silver hummingbird charm on the zipper and a blue Kate Spade tag inside. Inside there is a lipstick stain on the lining and a red striped scarf tucked in the outer pocket - easy to spot if you know it. I would love to help get it back to its owner; if this is yours, let me know and we will sort out how to reunite you.

Wichita 7 months ago

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Sunburst violin found near Wichita Main Library

I found a violin this afternoon around 1:30pm in the parking lot behind the Wichita Public Library on S Main St. It's a full-size student violin with a sunburst finish, a few light scratches along the back, and a black chin rest that's seen better days. There's a small green sticker with a treble clef under the tailpiece, and the hard case has a couple of scuffs and a bright yellow interior that’s easy to spot. It feels like a school instrument and I’d be glad to see it back with its owner—DM me here to arrange a meetup near the library so we can verify it's yours.

Wichita 7 months ago