Lost something in California Hot Springs? Report it and keep searching.
One report and we file it with the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, alert local animal services and community groups, and keep your report active as new found items come in.
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)
No report has been filed in California Hot Springs yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How it works
You report the loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather exactly what the right departments need to hear.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Desert Hot Springs Police Property Room, local animal control if it's a pet, and the community groups that actively reunite lost items.
Your report stays active and searching
For 12 months, we cross-check new found items, community posts, and shelter records against your description. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check back every day.
Where to report in California Hot Springs
We file with the right office and give you the exact steps if you want to follow up directly.
Desert Hot Springs Police Department
The Police Property Room holds lost and found items reported to the department. We file your report there and provide you the exact extension and email to check on it yourself. Call the Property Room at (760) 329-2904 ext. 340 or email yrenteria@dhspd.com.
Animal Care & Control
Found a lost cat or dog, or lost yours? Animal Care & Control is your first stop. They coordinate with local shelters and the active DHS Lost & Found Pets Group on Facebook. Call (760) 329-6411 ext. 450 or email animalcontrol@dhspd.com. You can also file a priority lost pet report with us.
SunLine Transit Lost & Found
Left something on a bus? SunLine serves the area and holds found items for a holding period. Call customer service at (760) 343-3456 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or ask for the Lost & Found desk. Allow 24 hours for processing.
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Ready to report your loss?
The sooner you file, the sooner we start matching. Your report then stays active for 12 months, alerting you to any credible found items that come in.
Report my lost item →California Hot Springs sits at the edge of the Coachella Valley, and lost items scatter fast across police departments, animal shelters, transit lost and founds, and neighborhood groups. When you lose a wallet, ring, or pet, coordinating the search means making calls to multiple offices and scrolling through different Facebook groups for weeks.
ReportLost cuts through that. File once, and we handle routing your report to Desert Hot Springs Police, Animal Care & Control, SunLine transit, and the community networks that matter. Then your report stays active, matching against incoming found items automatically, so you can breathe.
Common places where items go missing
We route your report based on where you lost your item.
Downtown Desert Hot Springs
Shops, restaurants, and the city center where wallets and rings slip out of pockets and bags.
Hacienda Avenue & Parks
Parks and recreation areas where pets wander off and personal items are left behind.
Public Transit Routes
SunLine bus stops and vehicles where phones, purses, and jackets are frequently forgotten.
Community networks that help
We post and cross-check with the groups already helping people reconnect with lost items.
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost and found animals with owners in Desert Hot Springs and nearby areas.
Official city page where local updates and community announcements, including lost item alerts, appear.
Hyperlocal group messages where neighbors report found items and lost pets in real time.
Questions about reporting in California Hot Springs
How long does the Police Property Room hold items?
The holding period varies by item type and value. Check directly with the Property Room at (760) 329-2904 ext. 340 or yrenteria@dhspd.com for specifics. Once you report with us, we guide you to confirm the exact timeline.
If I lost my dog, what should I do first?
Call Animal Care & Control immediately at (760) 329-6411 ext. 450 and post in the DHS LOST & FOUND PETS GROUP on Facebook. ReportLost connects you to both and keeps your pet alert active for a full year, matching against incoming reports from shelters and community finds.
Can ReportLost.org report items to the police for me?
We're an independent service, not part of the police department. We file your report where the department accepts third-party submissions, give you the exact office, link, and steps to follow up directly, and keep your report searching for matches for 12 months. You remain in control and can always contact the Police Property Room or Animal Care & Control yourself.
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Lost item? Get it back.
Report once. We handle the routing and keep searching for you automatically.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, Animal Care & Control, City of Desert Hot Springs, SunLine Transit, or any other agency or business mentioned. We work with these organizations to route reports and maintain community awareness, but operate independently.