Lost something in Danville? File a report and let us handle the search.
Submit one report and we connect it to the Danville Police Department, Contra Costa County Animal Services, local transit lost and found, and active community channels. Your report stays active for the full duration of your plan, keeping your item in the search pipeline as new matches surface.
🔍Recently reported lost items in Danville – updated this July 18, 2026
- 📍 Schoolbag lost near Osage Station Park, July 13.
- 📍 Tablet device lost near Rudgear Park, July 16.
- 📍 Polaroid camera lost near Oak Hill Park, July 13.
How ReportLost works in Danville
You file your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details we need to route your report to the right offices and social channels in the Danville area.
We route it to the right places
We notify the Danville Police Department, Contra Costa County Animal Services (if applicable), Tri Delta Transit lost and found, and post your report to relevant local community networks so the right people see it.
Your report keeps searching for matches
While you go about your day, your report remains active, checking new found items, posts, and listings against your description. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check every group and site yourself.
Where to report in Danville
Official channels you can contact directly, or let ReportLost connect you
Danville Police Department
The Danville Police Department accepts lost item reports and maintains a record with local law enforcement. Their lobby at 500 La Gonda Way is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We help you file the exact report they need and ensure the details reach the right desk.
Tri Delta Transit Lost & Found
If you left your item on a Tri Delta Transit bus in or around Danville, their lost and found office can help. Call 925-754-6622 during office hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to report or check on your item. We tell you exactly what information to provide so they find your report quickly.
Local businesses and public spaces
Lost your item at a restaurant, shop, park, or community center in Danville? Call the venue directly to check their lost and found. We help you identify which business to contact and what details to reference when you call.
Oakland, San José, and San Francisco airports
Traveling through one of the Bay Area's major airports? Oakland (OAK), San José (SJC), and San Francisco (SFO) all maintain dedicated lost and found offices. Oakland's office is on Terminal 1, 2nd Floor, open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday (phone 510-563-3982). San José's office is between Terminals A and B (408-392-3559). San Francisco's office is open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (650-821-7014). We provide the airport location details and contact number you'll need.
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Lost pet
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in the Danville area, Contra Costa County Animal Services holds stray animals at their shelter in Martinez (4800 Imhoff Place) for a minimum of 3 business days. Call 925-608-8400 to report your loss and check if your pet has been brought in. Local Facebook groups and neighborhood networks are also active channels for pet alerts. For a streamlined process tailored to pet searches, file a priority lost pet report.
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Report now, focus on the rest
The sooner you file a report, the sooner we begin connecting your loss to the right channels and scanning for matches. You don't have to make all the calls yourself or refresh search pages every day. Let ReportLost handle the routing and the ongoing search.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Danville can feel scattered. The Danville Police Department handles reports at one location, Contra Costa County Animal Services operates separately for pets, Tri Delta Transit manages items left on buses, and meanwhile lost and found posts appear across Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and neighborhood channels. Coordinating all these channels alone takes time you don't have, and waiting passively means you might miss a match.
ReportLost simplifies the whole process. One report from you triggers notifications to all the right local authorities, shelters, and community groups at once. After that, your report stays active in our search system for months, automatically matching new found posts and listings against your description. You're no longer juggling phone calls and refreshing pages; instead, we work for you around the clock, and you hear from us only when there's a real lead.
Common areas where items go missing in Danville
If you lost your item in one of these neighborhoods or zones, let us know and we'll direct your report accordingly
Downtown Danville
Shopping, dining, and community spaces along Front Street and the main commercial corridor.
Livery Park area
Popular parks and public gathering spaces where personal items are frequently misplaced.
Diablo Road corridor
Major thoroughfare and residential areas where commuters and locals often lose items in vehicles or on transit.
Hartz Avenue area
Retail and service businesses where shoppers frequently leave items behind.
La Gonda Way (Town Center)
Government offices, civic facilities, and business district where documents and personal items are reported.
Community networks where lost items surface
These channels often host found item posts and community alerts
Local community page where residents post lost and found items
Neighborhood-specific groups that share missing items and local alerts
Neighborhood app where residents report and search for lost items
Bay Area subreddits where people post about lost pets and items
Pet-specific lost and found network for Danville and surrounding areas
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Danville
How long does Contra Costa County Animal Services hold a stray pet?
Animals impounded at Contra Costa County Animal Services are held for a minimum of 3 business days, giving owners a window to claim their pet. Call 925-608-8400 to report your loss and inquire about a specific animal, or visit the shelter at 4800 Imhoff Place in Martinez.
What are Tri Delta Transit's lost and found office hours?
Tri Delta Transit's lost and found office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can call 925-754-6622 during these hours to report an item left on a bus or to check if your item has been turned in.
Where do I pick up a found item from the Danville Police Department?
Items turned in to the Danville Police Department can typically be claimed at their lobby at 500 La Gonda Way during business hours (Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Call 925-314-3700 to confirm your item is there before making a trip.
How does ReportLost help if I lost something at a local business?
We help you identify the right business to contact, provide phone numbers if available, and keep your report active on our matching system. If the item turns up elsewhere online or in local community posts, we alert you so you have another avenue to recover it.
What if I lost something at one of the Bay Area airports?
Each airport in the region has its own lost and found office with different hours and locations. Oakland's lost and found is in Terminal 1 (510-563-3982, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.–Thu.), San José's is between Terminals A and B (408-392-3559), and San Francisco's is open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (650-821-7014). We provide you with the exact contact details and help you follow up efficiently.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with any government agency or police department. We don't replace official reporting. Instead, we streamline the process by simultaneously notifying the Danville Police Department, Animal Services, transit authorities, and community networks on your behalf, and then we maintain an active search on your behalf for months. You still file an official report where needed, and we make sure it gets routed correctly and stays in the search pipeline.
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Ready to get your item back in the search?
The first step is simple. File your report with us, and we'll take it from there, notifying all the right places in Danville and keeping your item active in our matching system so you don't have to.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Danville Police Department, Contra Costa County Animal Services, Tri Delta Transit, the Town of Danville, or any other local authority or business mentioned. We do not replace official lost and found processes or police reports. For emergency situations, contact 911 or the appropriate local authority directly. ReportLost operates as a coordinating platform to help route your report and maintain an active search across local channels.