Lost something in Los Angeles? Review your report options.
Create a free public listing, add six months of automatic monitoring for $12, or choose $25 team-assisted search with manual research, direct service contact, and local social sharing.
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 Los Angeles
- SmartphoneOctober 15
- ID cardOctober 4
- WalletOctober 2
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
How reporting works in Los Angeles
1. You report the loss
Describe the item and where you lost it. The more detail, the better the match.
2. Choose a report option
The free listing publishes your report. The $12 option adds six months of automatic monitoring, a ReportLost certificate, an anonymous case address, and printable QR stickers. The $25 option adds manual research, direct contact with relevant services, report submission, local social sharing, and 12 months of monitoring.
3. Search and review possible matches
The paid option includes 12 months of public-web monitoring. Potential matches are reviewed before notification.
Los Angeles has separate lost-property systems for transit, airports, venues and public agencies. Use the official links below to identify the channel relevant to where the item was lost. ReportLost is independent and offers three report options: a free listing, six-month automatic monitoring for $12, and $25 team-assisted search with manual research, direct contact with relevant services, local social sharing, and 12-month monitoring.
The right contact depends on where the item was lost. The links and guidance below identify the relevant transit, airport, rideshare, venue and city reporting channels.
Lost-and-found contacts by location type
Los Angeles has separate lost-and-found systems for transit, airports, agencies and venues. The links below list contact details for common situations.
Metro bus or train (and Metrolink)
File a Lost Item Report online with Metro. You'll get a reference number by email; wait 3 business days, then verify at the Lost & Found office. Items are held 90 days. Lost it on a Metrolink train? Call or text 800-371-5465.
Uber, Lyft or taxi
Use the app's "I lost an item" flow to contact your driver (Uber and Lyft both have one). For a traditional taxi, call the company directly with your trip time, pickup and drop-off. We help you gather the exact details.
Handed to the police (LAPD)
The LAPD doesn't run a lost & found, but found property goes into its Property System and is held for 90 days. File a lost-property report through the LAPD's online reporting service, or call 1-877-ASK-LAPD. We tell you which LAPD area covers your loss location.
LAX airport
For items lost in public areas (gates, baggage, curbside, LAX-IT), submit a claim to LAX Airport Police Lost & Found. Property is held about 97 days and mailed to you. On a plane or at the gate? Contact your airline instead.
Street, beach, shop or venue
Ask the venue's front desk or security first (malls, museums, stadiums, hotels and Union Station keep their own lost & found). For items lost outdoors, a public alert on local groups is often what gets an honest finder to reach you.
Lost pet (dog, cat, other)
File a report with LA Animal Services and search Petco Love Lost — LA shelters use it as the main lost-and-found tool through the LA Lost Pet Coalition. Contact your microchip company, and keep your details current. In county areas, use LA County Animal Care.
Create a Los Angeles lost-item report
Document the item and review the relevant local reporting channels.
Create a reportLost something in a specific LA area?
Los Angeles is huge and spread out. Knowing the area helps you target the right transit hub, LAPD division and local hotspots.
Downtown LA (DTLA)
Union Station, the Financial District, the Arts District and LA Live. Union Station has its own lost & found, and Metro's A/B/D/E lines converge here.
Hollywood & Los Feliz
Hollywood Blvd, the Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory and Los Feliz. High foot traffic and nightlife mean lots of phones and wallets left behind.
Westside (Westwood, UCLA, Brentwood)
UCLA has its own campus lost & found; for items lost off-campus, LAPD's West LA area and rideshare lost-item flows are your best bet.
Venice & the coast
The Venice Boardwalk, Abbot Kinney and the beaches. Check with nearby venues and local lost-property channels for items left along the coast.
The San Fernando Valley
Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, North Hollywood and Studio City. Metro's B/G lines and Hollywood Burbank Airport serve the Valley.
Koreatown, Silver Lake & Echo Park
Dense, transit-heavy neighborhoods with busy bars and restaurants — check the venue first, then Metro Lost & Found.
Local community channels in Los Angeles
These are separate community channels where you can share a report. Each group has its own posting rules; ReportLost does not post to them on your behalf:
“LA Lost & Found”, neighborhood & Valley groups
r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles
Your exact neighborhood — great for pets
Tag the Metro line, station or venue
Local lost-pet & community pages
UCLA, USC, coworking, residential
Los Angeles lost & found — frequently asked questions
How do I report something lost on LA Metro (bus or train)?
File a Lost Item Report online at lostandfound.metro.net or in person at the Metro Lost & Found office (3571 Pasadena Ave). You'll get a reference number by email; wait 3 business days before checking. Items are held for 90 days.
Does the LAPD have a lost and found?
No. The LAPD does not run a lost and found. Found property goes into their Property System and is held for 90 days. You can still file a lost-property report through the LAPD's online reporting service or by calling 1-877-ASK-LAPD.
I lost something at LAX — what do I do?
For items lost in public areas of the airport, submit a claim to LAX Airport Police Lost & Found (they use the Crowdfind system). Property is held about 97 days and is mailed to you at your expense. For items left on a plane or at the gate, contact your airline; for a rideshare or taxi, contact that company directly.
I left something in an Uber, Lyft or taxi in LA.
Use the app's 'I lost an item' flow to contact your driver (Uber and Lyft both have one). For a traditional taxi, call the taxi company directly with your trip details.
My pet is lost in Los Angeles — where do I start?
File a report with LA Animal Services and use Petco Love Lost — LA shelters use it as the main lost-and-found tool through the LA Lost Pet Coalition. Contact your microchip company too, and make sure your details are current.
Is ReportLost.org official or does it replace the police?
No. ReportLost.org is an independent service. We provide information about relevant official channels and offer optional team-assisted outreach. Official offices retain and release found property.
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Choose a report option
Free listing, $12 automatic search, or $25 team-assisted search.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with LA Metro, the LAPD, Los Angeles World Airports (LAX), LA Animal Services or the City of Los Angeles. Official lost-and-found offices retain and release found property.