Lost something in Mesa? Report it once, and we'll track it down.
One submission routes your report to the Mesa Police Department, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport if needed, Valley Metro transit services, and active local community channels. Then we monitor the entire web for matches automatically, so you don't have to refresh Lost & Found pages every day.
🔍Recently reported lost items in Mesa – updated this September 3, 2026
- 📍 Wallet lost in Mesa, AZ, July 28.
- 📍 Small black cat lost near Desert Arroyo Park, September 1.
- 📍 Golden retriever dog lost near John Allen Park, August 31.
How ReportLost works in Mesa
You submit your lost item
Tell us what you lost, where in Mesa it disappeared, and when. We generate the exact details needed for police and local services, so there's nothing else to figure out.
We connect it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the Mesa Police Found Property office, relevant transit or airport services if applicable, and we post to the channels where Mesa residents actually find and report items.
Our automated search keeps watch for you
We scan Facebook groups, Nextdoor, local classifieds, and the broader web continuously for 6 to 12 months. The moment a credible match appears, you're notified, so your item gets connected back to you without you having to check dozens of sites yourself.
Where to report a lost item in Mesa
These are the official channels. You can handle them yourself, or let us do the coordinating and monitoring for you.
Mesa Police Found Property
The Mesa Police Department maintains a Found Property office where items are logged and held. You can report in person or by phone. We identify which precinct covers your loss location and provide the exact information to include in your report.
Found Property Office|Call 480-644-2334|Report online (MyCaseNumber)
Valley Metro Lost & Found
If you lost your item on a Mesa area bus, Valley Metro operates the regional transit lost and found. Contact their line during business hours with a description of your item and the route where you lost it. We'll guide you to the right transit division for your specific loss.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
If your loss occurred at the airport terminal, parking lot, or a shuttle, the Gateway Airport Lost & Found Department handles claims. Items are logged by date found and held for a set period. We provide the exact contact details and help you submit a claim form if needed.
Lost & Found Portal|Call the lost and found hotline at 480-988-7565
Downtown Mesa Association
If you lost something specifically in the Downtown Mesa district, the Downtown Mesa Association coordinates lost and found efforts for that area. They can direct you to the relevant business or service where your item may have been found.
Lost or Found a Pet
If you've lost a pet in Mesa, contact Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) or the Arizona Humane Society immediately. Post on local pet alert groups and check shelters daily. Time is critical with animals. File a priority lost pet report with us for additional coverage and monitoring.
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Start tracking your item today
The sooner you get your loss into the system and onto monitoring channels, the faster potential matches can reach you. Once you've filed your report with ReportLost, our search team takes over the coordination and web monitoring.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Mesa means juggling phone calls to the police department, checking the airport's lost and found hotline if you were traveling, contacting Valley Metro if it happened on a bus, and then scouring Facebook groups and Nextdoor hoping someone posts a photo. It's exhausting, and each service operates independently, so nothing gets coordinated for you.
ReportLost simplifies that. You file one report with us, and we handle the routing, the alerts, and the continuous web monitoring. While you get on with your day, our system scans public postings and lost-and-found channels automatically, flagging potential matches so you can focus on what matters instead of becoming a full-time search coordinator.
Common places where items go missing in Mesa
Understanding where you lost your item helps us route your report to the right office.
Downtown Mesa
Retail shops, restaurants, and offices concentrated around Main Street and the central district see frequent losses. The Downtown Mesa Association helps coordinate recovery efforts here.
Arizona State University Campus Area
Near the university, items are often turned in to campus security, the ASU Police Department, or left at nearby businesses and dining venues. High foot traffic and student populations mean items move quickly.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
TSA checkpoints, baggage claim, terminals, and parking areas generate many lost items, especially travel documents and electronics. The airport's dedicated lost and found processes claims systematically.
Transit Bus Routes and Central Transit Hub
Valley Metro buses serving Mesa see items left in seats and at stops. The transit lost and found is centrally managed, and items are held for a specific period before donation.
Retail and Shopping Centers
Major shopping areas and malls across Mesa receive many lost items daily. Individual stores keep their own lost and found, but coordinating across multiple retailers requires checking each one or filing a report that reaches them all.
Mesa lost & found community channels
These are where residents and local organizations post found items and coordinate recovery. Our monitoring covers these channels automatically.
Active Facebook group for pet losses in the Mesa area
Regional Facebook group spanning Mesa and surrounding communities
Dedicated Mesa pet loss and found group with regular posts
Mesa subreddit where residents post about lost items and pets
Neighborhood-level posts in your area of Mesa
Found items sometimes posted in the Mesa community
Questions about lost items in Mesa
How long does the Mesa Police Found Property office hold items?
The Found Property office does not publish a standard hold period on their public site. Contact them at 480-644-2334 (Tuesday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm) to ask about the specific hold timeline for your item. Items may be released sooner if no one claims them, so check early.
Can I file a report with Mesa Police online?
Yes. The Mesa Police Department allows reports of lost property through their MyCaseNumber system at mesaaz.mycasenumber.us, which is available 24/7. You can also call the non-emergency line at 480-644-2211 or visit the Found Property office in person.
How long does Valley Metro hold lost items from buses?
Valley Metro's standard hold period for found items is typically 30 days, after which items may be donated or discarded. Call 602-534-5053 (Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm) to confirm your item is in their system and arrange pickup or shipping.
What if I lost something at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport?
Submit a claim through the airport's Lost & Found portal at gatewayairport.com/lostandfound or call the hotline at 480-988-7565. Items are labeled by date found. If it was left at the TSA checkpoint, also contact TSA directly at 602-626-1453.
Where do I check for lost pets in the Mesa area?
Check with Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) first, then the Arizona Humane Society at 602.997.7585. Post on Facebook groups like 'Mesa, AZ – Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets' and PawBoost. Local shelters and vets may also have information. Time is critical, so contact everyone simultaneously.
Is ReportLost.org an official city service or police department tool?
No, ReportLost is an independent service that helps you coordinate your report across official channels and monitors the web automatically for matches. We route your information to the real services (Mesa Police, Valley Metro, etc.) and alert you to potential matches we find. We're not a government agency, but we work with the systems that are.
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Ready to get your item tracked?
Filing your report now means it enters the Mesa Police system, relevant local channels, and our 6 to 12 month automated monitoring immediately. The sooner your loss is logged and distributed, the sooner someone who finds it can connect it back to you.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Mesa Police Department, City of Mesa, Valley Metro, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, Arizona Humane Society, or any other local government or private entity. We work to coordinate your report across these channels and monitor public web sources automatically. Official police reports must still be filed with the respective agency; ReportLost helps streamline the process and adds continuous web monitoring that you would otherwise have to do manually.