Lost something in Bonita? Report it and let us search for you.
File one report and we contact the San Diego Sheriff's Bonita station, San Diego Animal Services, local transit hubs, and route your description to active community channels. Your report stays active and keeps searching for a match across local listings.
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.
Recent activity
California : found property must be held by law enforcement for at least 90 days before it can pass to the finder, be auctioned or disposed of. (California Civil Code §2080.2)
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Bonita
You tell us what you lost
Describe your item, where you lost it in Bonita, and how to reach you. We gather the details that matter.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Sheriff's Bonita station, San Diego Animal Services (if it's a pet), local MTS transit lost and found, and gets posted to community groups where Bonita residents actively search and share found items.
Your report keeps searching for you
For the next 12 months, your report stays live and matches against new found listings, marketplace posts, and community announcements. You'll get an alert the moment a credible match surfaces, so you don't have to check back every day.
Where to report a lost item in Bonita
Direct contacts and what to do when ReportLost handles the routing for you
San Diego Sheriff's Bonita Station
The local Sheriff's station at 4355 Bonita Road is your official point for reporting non-emergency losses and thefts. They maintain records of found property and coordinate with other Sheriff facilities across the county. ReportLost tells you which precinct covers your loss location and generates the exact info to include in your report.
Call non-emergency (858) 868-3200|Sheriff's Bonita station (858) 974-2222
Lost Pet? Contact Animal Services
San Diego Animal Services shelters lost and found pets county-wide, including those in Bonita. They hold animals for a minimum of four days and work with the San Diego Humane Society to increase the odds of reunion. ReportLost files a priority lost pet report on your behalf and ensures both facilities get your pet's description and photo. For more detailed assistance, file a priority lost pet report.
San Diego Animal Services (619) 767-2675|San Diego Humane Society (619) 299-7012|View shelter animals online
MTS Transit Lost and Found
If you lost your item on an MTS bus or at a local transit stop in the Bonita area, call the Lost and Found line the next business day. Items are held for a set period before being discarded. ReportLost tells you exactly which MTS hub to contact based on your route and includes your item details in the right format.
MTS Lost & Found (619) 233-3004|MTS contact and trip planning
San Diego International Airport
If your loss happened while traveling through or near San Diego International Airport, the airport's Lost and Found office is open daily and holds items according to TSA and airline guidelines. ReportLost points you to the right airline or TSA desk depending on where your item was last seen.
SAN Airport Lost & Found (619) 400-2140|SAN Airport lost and found office
Community Groups and Craigslist
Bonita residents share found items on Facebook community pages, Nextdoor, and local Craigslist Lost and Found sections. Posting there increases visibility fast, and ReportLost automatically publishes your report to these channels so neighbors see it without you having to join every group and post manually.
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The sooner you report, the sooner the search begins
Acting quickly gives your report the best chance of catching fresh sightings and new found listings. Once you've reported here, our team takes it from there, connecting you to the right offices and keeping your search active.
Report my lost item →Bonita is a tight-knit community nestled between Chula Vista and National City, with parks, local shopping centers, and transit hubs that connect residents across San Diego County. But when you lose a wallet, ring, phone, or beloved pet, figuring out who to call can be frustrating. The Sheriff's office, Animal Services, transit lost and found, and neighborhood Facebook groups all operate separately, and piecing together a search often means repeating the same story to multiple places.
ReportLost takes that burden off your shoulders. One report here covers the key channels all at once, and then your report continues working in the background for months, automatically cross-checking new found posts and alerts so you can move forward instead of obsessing over whether your item has turned up. The moment someone reports finding your ring, wallet, or pet, we get the word to you.
Common places where items are lost in Bonita
Parks, shops, transit stops, and neighborhoods where ReportLost receives reports
Sweetwater Marsh and Parks
Bonita's natural areas and recreational parks are frequent spots for lost wallets, rings, and keys during outdoor activities.
Bonita Road and Local Shopping
Retail centers and shops along Bonita Road account for many lost wallets and personal items during errands.
MTS Bus Stops and Transit Hubs
Items left on buses or at local transit stops are common; MTS maintains a dedicated lost and found but items go quickly.
Residential Neighborhoods
Lost pets often turn up in neighborhoods near home; community Facebook groups help reunite families fast.
Where Bonita residents post found items
Community groups where your lost item report will be shared automatically
Active Facebook group for community announcements, lost pets, and found items in the Bonita area
Reddit's San Diego community forum where residents post about lost and found items across the county
Neighborhood app where Bonita residents regularly share found items and lost pet alerts
Local classifieds section where found items are posted and searchable by area
Questions about reporting a loss in Bonita
How long does the Sheriff's Bonita station hold found property?
Found items typically are held for a set retention period before disposal. It's important to report your loss and contact the station right away; ReportLost speeds up this process by routing your report directly.
What should I do if I lost a pet in Bonita?
Contact San Diego Animal Services at 619-767-2675 or the San Diego Humane Society at 619-299-7012 immediately. Check their online databases and post to community Facebook groups. ReportLost can file a priority lost pet report that alerts both facilities and community channels at once.
How do I check if my item is at MTS Lost and Found?
Call MTS Lost and Found at 619-233-3004 the next business day after your loss. Have your item description and route number ready. Items are held for a limited time before being disposed of.
If I lost something at San Diego Airport, where do I start?
Contact the airport's Lost and Found office at 619-400.2140 or call your airline's lost baggage line if it's checked luggage. TSA also maintains a lost and found for security checkpoint items. ReportLost can help you identify which office to contact first based on where you lost it.
How long will my ReportLost report stay active?
Your report stays active and keeps searching for 12 months, depending on your search period. During that time, new found posts and alerts are automatically checked against your description, and you'll get an alert if a credible match surfaces. You won't have to repost or manually check every day.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that routes your report to official channels (police, shelters, transit) and community groups on your behalf. We don't replace filing a report with the Sheriff's office; instead, we ensure your report reaches the right departments and stays searchable while you handle official channels in parallel if needed.
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Ready to get your item found?
Tell us what you lost, where, and how we can reach you. We'll contact the Sheriff's Bonita station, Animal Services, transit, and your local community all at once, then keep searching for a match for months to come.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the San Diego Sheriff's Department, San Diego Animal Services, San Diego Humane Society, MTS, San Diego International Airport, or any other city or county agency. We route reports to these official channels and community platforms on your behalf; however, you remain responsible for filing any formal reports directly with law enforcement or shelters if required by local law.