Lost something in Irvine? Report it once and we'll handle the rest.
One report reaches the Irvine Police Department, the City of Irvine, transit operators, and local social networks. Then we monitor the entire web for matches automatically, so you don't have to check back every day.
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)
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
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- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You file a detailed report
Submit what you lost, where, and when. We gather the exact information that matters to local authorities and platforms.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the Irvine Police Property office, the City, OCTA if it involves transit, John Wayne Airport if needed, and Irvine Animal Care Center if it's a pet. No runaround.
We search for it automatically
Our system scans local Facebook groups, Nextdoor, marketplace listings, and community boards every day for 12 months. The moment a credible match appears, you get an alert. You're not doing the detective work yourself.
Where to report a loss in Irvine
Each option below is a channel you can use directly. ReportLost handles the routing and ongoing search for you.
Irvine Police Department
The Irvine Police Property office records lost property reports and holds found items. You can file online or call directly. We ensure your report reaches the right desk with all necessary detail and check their holdings on your behalf.
Report lost property|Check for found items|Property office phone
City of Irvine Civic Center
The City's main hub can direct inquiries about lost items found in public spaces or advise on next steps. Open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We let you know which department handles your specific situation.
OCTA (Orange County Transit Authority)
Lost something on a bus or at a transit stop? OCTA operates the region's public transit and maintains a dedicated lost and found system. We submit your report through their official channel and track their database for your item.
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Irvine's main airport serves Orange County. Items left at security, in terminals, or in baggage areas are logged through the airport's lost and found office. We contact Airport Police Services and coordinate with airlines if your item involves a flight.
Airport lost and found|Airport Police Services|Main airport line
Irvine Animal Care Center
If your lost pet ends up at the shelter or microchip database, the Animal Care Center is the central place to recover it. Open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We notify them immediately and help you file a priority report. File a priority lost pet report to activate faster local alerts.
Retail & Public Spaces
Malls, shopping centers, restaurants, and local businesses throughout Irvine often keep lost and found areas. We guide you on what information to provide and help coordinate follow-ups across the locations most likely to have your item.
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Getting ahead matters.
The sooner you file, the sooner we begin monitoring on your behalf. Starting your report takes just a few minutes, and it unlocks weeks of automated search across every platform where Irvine residents and services post found items.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Irvine feels like navigating a maze of separate channels. The police have their process, the animal shelter has theirs, transit has another, and the airport operates independently. Meanwhile, found items sit in offices and online posts disappear into the social media void.
ReportLost eliminates that fragmentation. File once, and we route your loss to every relevant local agency and monitor the web in the background. You get peace of mind knowing that while you go about your day, we're continuously searching across every platform where Irvine residents and services report found items.
Where do people lose items in Irvine?
Common loss hotspots and the neighborhoods we monitor.
Irvine Spectrum Center
The region's premier shopping and dining destination. High foot traffic and numerous retail stores mean items are frequently turned in to mall security or individual shops.
UC Irvine Campus
The university has its own police department and lost and found office. Students and visitors lose items in libraries, dining facilities, and academic buildings regularly.
John Wayne Airport
Security screening, terminals, and baggage areas. Items move through the airport's system quickly, making early reporting critical.
Downtown Irvine & Civic Center
The business and civic hub where personal items are mislaid in offices, parking structures, and public areas.
Irvine Parks & Recreation Areas
Lakes, trails, and sports facilities across the city. Items left at parks often end up with the Parks Department or nearby businesses.
What's being shared in Irvine right now?
Real people, real posts about found items. We scan these networks daily so you don't have to.
Regional Facebook group covering Irvine and surrounding Orange County
Neighborhood-specific groups where residents post found items
Local hyper-neighborhood network used to report found personal property
Irvine subreddit where community members post about lost and found items
Dedicated lost and found pet platform for the Irvine area
Questions about reporting a loss in Irvine
How long does the Irvine Police Property office hold found items?
The Irvine Police Property office retains found items for a set period before disposal. Contact them at (949) 724-7237 or email PS_Property@cityofirvine.org for current holding policies. When you file through ReportLost, we help you understand their timeline and follow up on your behalf.
What should I include in a lost property report to the police?
Provide a clear description of the item, where you lost it (including an address if possible), the date and time, and any identifying details like serial numbers or distinctive marks. ReportLost generates this information for you and submits it in the format the police need.
If I lost something on OCTA bus transit, where does it go?
Items turned in to OCTA drivers or found on buses are logged into their lost and found system. You can file a report at octa.net/contact/lost-and-found or call (714) 560-5934. ReportLost routes your report directly and checks their database on an ongoing basis.
How do I claim a found item at John Wayne Airport?
Contact Airport Police Services at (949) 252-5140. The airport's lost and found office is on the Arrival Level in Terminal C near Baggage Claim. If your item involves an airline flight, they'll guide you to the carrier as well.
If my pet is lost, who should I contact first?
Contact the Irvine Animal Care Center at (949) 724-7740 or animalcare@cityofirvine.org immediately. File a formal lost pet report so they flag your animal in the system. File a priority lost pet report through ReportLost to activate alerts across local rescue networks and social channels simultaneously.
Is ReportLost.org official or replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service. We're not affiliated with any government agency, but we partner with official channels to route your report and amplify your search. We don't replace the police or animal control, we complement them by handling the monitoring work and multi-channel coordination.
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Start your search today.
The longer an item is lost, the farther it travels. File your report now and let our system work around the clock to find it across every Irvine lost and found channel and social network.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Irvine Police Department, City of Irvine, OCTA, John Wayne Airport, UC Irvine Police, Irvine Animal Care Center, or any other official agency mentioned. We route reports to these entities and monitor public channels on your behalf, but they operate independently and are not our partners. Always verify agency contact information directly through their official websites.