Lost something in Oxford? Here is where to report it.
File one report and we route it to the Oxford Police Department, City Hall, local animal control, and active community channels. Your report stays active and keeps searching for a match.
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
You report the loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter, so your description is complete and accurate from the start.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Oxford Police Department, City Hall's lost and found channels, and the relevant community networks in Oxford. You don't have to make separate calls or figure out who handles what.
Your report keeps searching for you
We don't stop after day one. Your report stays active for 12 months, automatically matching against new found items, community posts, and local marketplace listings, so you never miss a lead.
Where to report a lost item in Oxford
Here's how to reach each channel. ReportLost handles the coordination and follow-up for you.
Oxford Police Department
The Oxford Police Department maintains a lost and found for items turned in by the public. You can report a loss directly to them, and we let you know which precinct handles your area and help you prepare the right details to provide.
City of Oxford
Oxford's city services coordinate lost item reports and can direct you to the appropriate department. You can also reach them through the 3-1-1 non-emergency line, which we help you navigate with the exact information to provide.
Oxford Performing Arts Center
If you lost your item at the Oxford PAC or during an event, they maintain a dedicated lost and found. Items are stored for up to 30 days. We generate the exact details you need when contacting them.
Lost pet in Oxford
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet, Oxford residents post on community groups like Happy Tails Lost & Found Pets of Calhoun County and Calhoun County animal networks. We connect you to these channels and help you craft an alert that reaches the right people. file a priority lost pet report
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Start your search the right way
The sooner you report, the sooner all the channels start working together. Once you file, our team coordinates the details and keeps your report active and searching.
Report my lost item →Oxford's a tight community, but losing something valuable still feels like it vanishes into thin air. Your wallet might be turned in to the Oxford Police Department, your ring to a local business, your cat posted on a Facebook group for Calhoun County pets, and your phone possibly to the Oxford Performing Arts Center if you lost it there. The problem: these places don't talk to each other, and you're left calling around or scrolling through community posts every single day, hoping to spot your own item.
ReportLost simplifies that. One report reaches the right Oxford authorities, the right local channels, and stays active searching for a match the whole time you need it. You describe your loss once, and then your report works for you, cross-checking new found items and community alerts against your description automatically, so you can breathe and let the system find your things.
Common places where items go missing in Oxford
These neighborhoods and locations are where most losses happen in the area.
Downtown Oxford
Shops, restaurants, and the city center where wallets, phones, and jewelry are frequently lost and turned in to nearby businesses.
Oxford Performing Arts Center
Events, shows, and public gatherings see regular lost items, especially phones and personal accessories left in seats or lobbies.
Choccolocco Street / Main Commercial Area
High-traffic retail and service corridors where rings, purses, and everyday items are lost and often turned in to local shops.
Residential neighborhoods
Cats and dogs wander from homes throughout Oxford's community. Lost pet posts appear frequently on local Facebook groups covering the broader Calhoun County area.
Community networks where lost items are posted
Oxford residents share found items and lost pet alerts on these local channels.
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost and found pets across the Oxford and Calhoun County area
Community group for lost, found, and adoptable animals in the region
Facebook group serving the broader Calhoun County area for pet reunification
Free lost pet database and alerts for Oxford, AL that notifies local Facebook networks and rescue contacts
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Oxford
How long does the Oxford Police Department keep lost and found items?
The Oxford Police Department holds lost items in their lost and found. We recommend contacting them promptly at (256) 831-3121 (Dispatch) or (256) 835-6108 (Administration) to check if your item has been turned in and to confirm how long they retain items before disposal.
How long does the Oxford Performing Arts Center store lost items?
The Oxford PAC stores lost items for up to 30 days. If you lost something at an event or on their premises, call them at (256) 241-3322 or email info@oxfordpac.org as soon as possible to increase the chance your item is still available.
What should I do if I lost my pet in Oxford?
Post immediately to the Happy Tails Lost & Found Pets of Calhoun County and Calhoun County animal groups on Facebook. Also contact local animal control and check with nearby vets and shelters. ReportLost's lost pet report connects you to these channels and keeps your alert active for months so new community members see it.
Is there public transit lost and found in Oxford?
Oxford does not have a major public transit system with a dedicated lost and found office. If you lost an item at a local business or public venue, contact that location directly. ReportLost will help you reach the right places based on where you believe your item was lost.
Can I report a lost item to 3-1-1?
Yes. Oxford's 3-1-1 service (or (256) 241-4311) can help direct your lost item report to the appropriate city department or the Oxford Police Department. ReportLost generates the key details you need and ensures the right channels are notified simultaneously.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We are not affiliated with the Oxford Police Department, City of Oxford, or any government agency. We help you file reports with the official lost and found offices and coordinate community alerts. You're still filing with the real authorities, but we handle the coordination and keep your report active for months so you don't have to check every day yourself.
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Filing your lost item report now means all the right channels in Oxford start looking together, and your report keeps searching even while you're busy. The sooner you act, the sooner the search begins.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the City of Oxford, the Oxford Police Department, the Oxford Performing Arts Center, or any government or municipal agency. We help coordinate your report to these official channels and local community networks, but we do not replace official lost and found services or law enforcement. Always contact the relevant official lost and found offices directly for the most current information.