Lose something in Covina? Report it and we'll get it to the right hands.
File one report and we route it to the Covina Police Department, local lost and found desks, and active community channels across the San Gabriel Valley. Your report stays active, keeps searching for matches, so you don't have to check every group and marketplace yourself.
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)
Reported in Covina
- KeysAugust 11
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 your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter and generate alerts tailored to where your item likely is.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Covina Police Department Property & Evidence office, City Hall, Foothill Transit if it's a bus item, Ontario Airport if needed, and gets shared with local Facebook groups and community channels that specialize in lost and found.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report automatically matches against new found items, community posts, and marketplace listings in the Covina area. As soon as a credible match appears, you get notified. No daily checking required.
Where to report your lost item in Covina
Each channel below handles specific types of losses. ReportLost coordinates them all.
Covina Police Department - Property & Evidence
Items found by police or turned in to officers go here. If your loss occurred on city streets or in a public place where police may have recovered it, this is the primary office to check. We tell you exactly which precinct covers your loss location and prepare your report for them.
Property & Evidence Office|Call 626.384.5645 to check or make an appointment
Covina City Hall - General Lost & Found
If you lost something in a municipal building, at a city event, or on city property, the main City Hall office can direct you to the right department. We generate the exact contact details and department name needed so your inquiry reaches the right desk on your first call.
Foothill Transit - Bus Lost & Found
Left your item on a Foothill Transit bus in or around Covina? Foothill Transit has a dedicated lost and found process. Call their customer service line and describe the bus route and when you traveled. We point you to the exact process and help frame your description for their system.
Foothill Transit Lost & Found|Call 1.800.RIDE.INFO (1.800.743.3463)
Ontario Airport - Lost & Found
If your loss happened at Ontario International Airport (roughly 20 minutes from Covina), the airport's Lost & Found office in Terminal 2 is your contact. Items are held for up to 90 days. We confirm the exact airport procedure and help file your report with their system.
Lost Pet? File a Priority Report
Pasadena Humane Society operates a lost and found pet support service with extended hours across the San Gabriel Valley, including a Covina location. If your pet is missing, time is critical, and community networks like the "Lost Pets, Glendora San Dimas, La Verne, Covina, Azusa" Facebook group mobilize fast. file a priority lost pet report with ReportLost and we'll broadcast it to these networks immediately.
Pasadena Humane Lost & Found Pet Support|Call 626.792.7151 ext. 975
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Ready to start your search?
The sooner you file a report, the sooner all these networks can begin matching your item against found items and community posts. Once your report is live, you can step back. The system works for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Covina means scrambling across multiple systems, all separate and all time-consuming. The Covina Police Department has a dedicated lost and found office. Foothill Transit handles bus items. Local Facebook groups like "Lost Pets, Glendora San Dimas, La Verne, Covina, Azusa" buzz with community sightings. City Hall has its own processes. If your loss involves the Ontario Airport, that's yet another desk. Without a coordinated report, your lost item stays scattered across all these channels, and the burden falls entirely on you to revisit each one, week after week.
ReportLost simplifies that chaos. One report reaches all the right places at once, and your item description stays active in the search system for months. While you go about your day, the network continues cross-checking new posts, announcements, and found items against your loss. When a match surfaces, we alert you immediately. This is the difference between a one-time report that gets filed and forgotten, and an active search that works for you.
Common places where items go missing in Covina
Whether your loss happened in a busy area or a neighborhood spot, your report reaches the right response teams.
Downtown Covina & College Street
The heart of the city, with shops, restaurants, and municipal buildings. Items lost here often end up with the Covina Police Department or local business lost and founds.
Covina High School & Educational Institutions
If your loss happened at a school event or campus, the institution's own lost and found is your first stop, and we help coordinate the report with them.
Parks & Recreation Areas
Covina parks, playgrounds, and sports facilities are common loss spots. City Hall or the Parks Department can assist; we route your report appropriately.
Transit Hubs & Bus Routes
Items lost on Foothill Transit buses or at transit stops need a direct report to Foothill Transit's system. We ensure your description reaches them fast.
Shopping Districts & Commercial Areas
Retail centers and local businesses often hold items found on their premises for a limited time. Our report alerts both police and community channels so they can direct your item to the right business.
Community networks actively searching in Covina
These groups and channels share found items and help reunite people with their belongings every day.
Active San Gabriel Valley network specifically for lost and found pet alerts, with hundreds of community members monitoring daily.
Multiple community groups focused on lost and found items and pets. We share your report across the relevant groups in your search area.
Local Nextdoor neighborhoods relay found items and lost reports within immediate residential areas; highly effective for community-based searches.
If your loss is a pet, community pet search sites like PawBoost and Lost My Doggie aggregate local posts and send alerts to nearby residents.
Frequently asked questions about lost and found in Covina
How long does the Covina Police Department hold found items?
The Covina Police Department Property & Evidence office holds items for a standard period before disposal or donation. We recommend checking within a few days of your loss and calling 626.384.5645 to confirm the current holding period for your specific type of item.
What if I lost something on a Foothill Transit bus?
Call Foothill Transit's customer service line at 1.800.RIDE.INFO (1.800.743.3463) as soon as possible. Have ready the route number, date, and time you traveled. Items are typically held for a limited time at Foothill Transit's main office. ReportLost files this report for you and ensures Foothill Transit has your full contact details.
How do I retrieve an item from the Covina Police Property & Evidence office?
Items can be retrieved by appointment only. Call 626.384.5645 to schedule. Bring identification and information about your lost item. Our report includes your name and contact information so the office can reach out directly once your item arrives.
What if my loss happened at Ontario Airport?
Contact Ontario Airport's Lost & Found office in Terminal 2 at 909.544.5128. Items are retained for up to 90 days. If your loss involved TSA security checkpoints, you may also need to contact TSA directly. ReportLost coordinates both pathways.
How active are the Covina lost and found Facebook groups?
Very active. Groups like "Lost Pets, Glendora San Dimas, La Verne, Covina, Azusa" and neighborhood-specific pages see dozens of posts daily. ReportLost automatically shares your report with these communities so you reach hundreds of neighbors simultaneously.
Is ReportLost.org an official city service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that coordinates your lost item report across official channels (police, city departments, transit systems) and community networks (Facebook groups, Nextdoor, local alerts). We are not affiliated with the Covina Police Department, City Hall, or Foothill Transit, but we work alongside them. Our role is to eliminate the burden of contacting each office separately, and to keep your report active in community searches for months, not just days.
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Don't let your lost item fade away.
Every hour you wait, items move further into lost and found systems or are claimed by someone else. File your report today, and your item description immediately reaches the Covina Police Department, local transit, community groups, and other networks across the San Gabriel Valley. Then you can stop worrying, because your report will keep searching for you.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost and found coordination service and is not affiliated with the Covina Police Department, City of Covina, Foothill Transit, Ontario International Airport, Pasadena Humane Society, or any other official agency or business listed on this page. We coordinate your report across these entities to maximize the likelihood of recovery, but we do not replace official police reports, airport procedures, or direct contact with any service. Always verify current procedures and holding periods by contacting the relevant office directly.