Lost and found in Phoenix
This guide lists lost-and-found contacts for the Phoenix Police property bureau, Valley Metro, Sky Harbor and rideshare providers, venues and local services. ReportLost is independent; the available report options are shown before submission.
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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How reporting works in the Valley
1. Log what you lost
A short description and the spot it went missing is enough for us to get moving.
2. Choose a report option
The free listing publishes your report. The $12 option adds six months of automatic monitoring, a ReportLost certificate, an anonymous case address, and printable QR stickers. The $25 option adds manual research, direct contact with relevant services, report submission, local social sharing, and 12 months of monitoring.
3. Search and review possible matches
The paid option includes 12 months of public-web monitoring. Potential matches are reviewed before notification.
Phoenix has separate lost-property processes for Valley Metro, Sky Harbor, venues and public agencies. Use the official links below to identify the channel relevant to where the item was lost. ReportLost is independent and offers three report options: a free listing, six-month automatic monitoring for $12, and $25 team-assisted search with manual research, direct contact with relevant services, local social sharing, and 12-month monitoring.
Holding and collection policies vary by office. Contact the service responsible for the loss location to confirm its current process.
Pick the right lost & found for your situation
Phoenix's offices each cover different places. Start with the one below that fits, and you'll save yourself days of calls.
Valley Metro rail or bus
Items are handled by City of Phoenix Public Transit. Call (602) 534-5053 to confirm before you go — most are at Central Station (302 N. 1st Ave), though some routes are held in Tempe.
Uber, Lyft or taxi
Report the item and message your driver from the Uber or Lyft app. For a taxi, call the company with your pickup time and route. These details can help the company identify the relevant trip.
Turned in to the police (Phoenix PD)
Recovered property is held by the Phoenix Police Property Management Bureau (100 E. Elwood St). Bring ID and proof of ownership. For unclaimed items, you usually have 30 days from publication to claim.
Sky Harbor (PHX)
For terminals, the PHX Sky Train, buses or parking, contact Sky Harbor Lost & Found. Items are held only about 10 days (keys 30). Checkpoint items go through TSA; anything on the plane is held by your airline.
Street, trail, shop or venue
Resorts, malls, stadiums and museums keep their own lost & found, so ask the front desk first. For anything lost outdoors or on a trail, a public alert to Valley groups is often what brings it home.
Lost pet (dog, cat, other)
Report and search on Petco Love Lost, and check Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (602-506-7387). Note the county doesn't impound stray cats, but you can still list them. Alert your microchip company and keep your details current.
Holding policies vary by office
Some Phoenix offices report holding periods of about ten days. Contact the office responsible for the loss location to confirm its current policy.
Which part of Phoenix did you lose it in?
The Phoenix area is geographically large. Neighborhood details below can help identify a nearby transit office, police unit or venue.
Downtown & the light rail corridor
Sports arenas, ASU Downtown and the Valley Metro Rail line along Central Ave. Central Station is where many recovered transit items end up.
Midtown & Uptown
The museums, Park Central and the Camelback corridor. Venues and offices along the rail line keep their own lost & found.
Camelback, Arcadia & Biltmore
Resorts, golf and upscale shopping — hotels and clubs almost always log found items at the front desk, so start there.
Sky Harbor & the airport area
PHX, the Sky Train and the rental-car center. Items in the terminals or on the Sky Train go through Sky Harbor Lost & Found.
North Phoenix, Deer Valley & Ahwatukee
Spread-out residential areas and trailheads. Items lost on a hike are rarely handed in — a public alert is your best shot.
Phoenix community channels
Local social channels provide another way to share a report. Examples of Phoenix-area community channels:
Neighborhood & “Phoenix Lost & Found” groups
r/phoenix, r/askphoenix
Your neighborhood — great for pets
Tag the Valley Metro line, station or venue
Local lost-pet & community pages
ASU, downtown, Sky Harbor area
Phoenix lost & found — common questions
Where do I report an item left on Valley Metro rail or a bus?
Items found on Valley Metro light rail and buses are handled by the City of Phoenix Public Transit team, usually at the Central Station office (302 N. 1st Ave). Call (602) 534-5053 first to confirm your item is there — some routes are held at a Tempe facility instead.
How do I claim property held by the Phoenix Police?
Contact the Phoenix Police Property Management Bureau at (602) 261-8371 (100 E. Elwood St). You'll need government ID and proof of ownership. For unclaimed items, you generally have 30 days from the date of publication to make a claim.
I lost something at Sky Harbor (PHX).
For terminals, the PHX Sky Train, buses or parking, call Sky Harbor Lost & Found at 602-273-3333 or email lostandfound@phoenix.gov. Items are held only about 10 days (keys 30). Checkpoint items go through TSA; anything left on the plane is held by your airline.
What about a rideshare or taxi?
Uber and Lyft both have an in-app 'I lost an item' option to reach your driver. For a taxi, call the company directly with your trip time and route.
My pet is lost in the Phoenix area — what should I do?
Report and search on Petco Love Lost, and check Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (602-506-7387; West shelter at 2500 S. 27th Ave). Note the county doesn't impound stray cats, but you can still list them online. The Arizona Humane Society can help; make sure the contact details on your pet's microchip registration are current.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. We're an independent service. We provide information about relevant official channels and offer optional team-assisted outreach. Official offices store and release found property.
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Choose a report option
Free listing, $12 automatic search, or $25 team-assisted search.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Valley Metro, the Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control or the City of Phoenix. Official lost-and-found offices retain and release found property.