Lost something in Birmingham? Here is where to report it.
File a single report and we connect you with Birmingham Police, the airport authority, MAX Transit, and key local channels. Then our system keeps watch across the web, scanning classifieds, social networks, and community boards continuously so you don't have to.
What did you lose?
If there isn’t an adequate suggestion, select “Other – My item isn’t listed” and enter the item’s category. You can provide details later.
Publishing your report is free and your details stay private. The assisted search is a separate paid service, described in the Terms.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Birmingham
You describe what you've lost
Tell us the item, where you lost it in Birmingham, and when. We capture all the details needed for police reports and venue searches.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to Birmingham Police, the appropriate lost & found desk (airport, transit, or local businesses), and gets posted to active community channels where locals can help.
Automated search finds your match
Our system scans Craigslist, Facebook groups, Nextdoor, local community pages, and classified sites daily, looking for posts about items matching your description. The moment a credible match appears, you get alerted. No need to refresh websites yourself or check groups manually every morning.
Where lost items go in Birmingham
Each location has its own process. We handle the routing and follow-up so you don't have to.
Birmingham Police Department
The police take lost property reports and maintain records. Items found in public spaces or at businesses often end up here. We identify the correct precinct based on where you lost your item and file the report on your behalf.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Items left at the terminal, in parking areas, or on airport shuttles are collected at the airport Lost & Found. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. We generate the exact description and location details you'll need to provide, and we notify the airport on your behalf.
MAX Transit Lost & Found
Left something on a bus or at a station? MAX Transit collects found items and holds them. The system operates Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends with reduced hours. We submit your details to the MAX Lost & Found team and check the database regularly for matches.
City Hall & Local Services
Items found in parks, on city property, or turned in by good samaritans sometimes end up with city departments. We know which city office to contact based on your item and location.
Lost Pet?
If your pet is missing, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) and local animal control are your first stops. GBHS partners with Petco Love Lost to expand visibility. Time matters with lost pets. File a priority lost pet report
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Acting quickly helps
The sooner your loss is reported, the sooner it can be found and matched. Once your report is submitted, you've done the hard part. Our team handles the outreach, and the system continues scanning for matches while you go about your life.
Report my lost item →Losing something valuable in Birmingham is stressful. Whether it went missing on a MAX Transit bus, at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, on the street downtown, or at a local shop, the old way meant calling each place separately, checking Craigslist yourself, and hoping someone posted about finding it. Different departments, different hours, easy to fall through the cracks.
ReportLost streamlines the whole process. One report reaches all the right people, and then our web monitoring works behind the scenes for months, scanning every public listing and social channel where a lost item might turn up. You get on with your day while we keep watch.
Common places where items go missing in Birmingham
Each area has its own character and lost & found patterns
Downtown & Business District
The heart of Birmingham's office and civic space. Items lost here often end up with police or city departments.
Airport Area (Messer Highway)
BHM, shuttles, rental car lots, and hotel areas. Lost luggage and travel items are common here.
Transit Corridors
MAX Transit buses and stations across the city. Items left on routes from midtown to outer neighborhoods.
Southside & Irondale Neighborhoods
Popular shopping and residential areas where personal items are frequently mislaid in shops and parks.
Avondale & Surrounding Communities
Neighborhood commercial areas and community spaces where locals often discover lost items and post about them locally.
Community channels where found items are often posted
Real people in Birmingham help return lost property every day through these groups
Active Facebook community focused on missing and found animals
Statewide group that covers Birmingham area pet losses
Reddit community where locals post about found items and lost pets
Classifieds section where items and lost pets are posted by neighbors
Neighborhood-level alerts and posts about found items in your area
Questions about lost items in Birmingham
How long does police hold lost property?
Birmingham Police Department holds lost items for a reasonable period. The exact timeline can vary, so it's best to file a report promptly and check with the Records Division at (205) 254-6308. ReportLost ensures your report is on file so you're in the system.
What if I lost something at BHM airport?
Call the airport Info Desk at (205) 595-0533 or visit in person at 5900 Messer Airport Highway. The Lost & Found office is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. ReportLost can help you formulate your claim and monitor the airport's social channels for any posts about your item.
How do I report something lost on a MAX Transit bus?
Use the MAX Transit Lost & Found Form at maxtransit.org, or call their Customer Care center during business hours (Mon–Fri, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.). ReportLost files this for you and follows up automatically.
Where do I report a lost pet?
Contact Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) at (205) 814-1567 or visit gbhs.org/lostandfound. GBHS works with Petco Love Lost to share your pet's information widely. ReportLost has a dedicated lost pet reporting service that ensures all the right channels are notified.
Can I check multiple lost & found offices at once?
ReportLost does this for you. One report goes to police, the airport, MAX Transit, and local community channels. Instead of making five separate calls and checking websites manually, we coordinate everything and monitor the web for matches continuously.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that partners with official lost & found systems and community channels. We do not replace the police or other authorities. Instead, we ensure your report reaches the right offices, gets posted to community channels, and remains monitored across the web for months. If you prefer to report directly, you can, but ReportLost handles the coordination and ongoing search for you.
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Ready to search for your lost item?
The sooner you report it, the sooner the web monitoring begins. Describe your item, tell us where and when you lost it in Birmingham, and let our system take it from there.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, MAX Transit, the City of Birmingham, Greater Birmingham Humane Society, or any other local authority or business mentioned on this page. We work to connect lost item reports with official channels and monitor the web on your behalf, but we do not guarantee recovery. Always file an official report with the relevant authority directly if preferred.