Lost something in Redlands? Here is where to report it.
File one report and we'll route it to Redlands Police, City Hall, local transit, animal services, and active community channels, then scan the web continuously for matches across marketplaces, social groups, and lost & found posts for up to 12 months.
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
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- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works
You submit your loss details
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather all the specifics needed to report across multiple channels.
We route your report to the right places
Your loss reaches Redlands Police dispatch, City Hall, Omnitrans (if it's a bus item), the Animal Shelter (for pets), and relevant community groups, so you don't have to call everyone yourself.
We monitor the web automatically
Our system scans Facebook groups, Reddit threads, Nextdoor posts, Craigslist, OfferUp, and other local channels every day, looking for posts matching your item's description, location, and timeframe. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you can focus on your day instead of refreshing pages constantly.
Where to report in Redlands
Here's what each service handles, and how ReportLost takes the legwork out of reaching them all
Redlands Police Department
The police non-emergency line takes lost item reports and maintains a local database. We file your report with them directly and tell you the best extension to reach if you want to follow up yourself.
City of Redlands City Hall
City Hall coordinates with various city departments and can direct you to the right office depending on where you lost your item (a city park, public building, or event). We ensure your report reaches the right desk.
Omnitrans (Local Bus Transit)
If you lost something on a Redlands bus or at a transit stop, Omnitrans has a dedicated lost & found. We include them in our report so they're aware from the start.
Local shops, restaurants & public spaces
Downtown Redlands, the University district, and neighborhood shopping areas each have their own lost & found protocols. Most businesses keep unclaimed items for 30 to 90 days. Rather than calling each one, ReportLost alerts the community channels where found items are posted, so you see matches as locals report them.
Lost & Found Pets
Redlands Animal Services holds found pets for a set holding period and works closely with local rescue networks. If you've lost a pet, file a priority lost pet report to activate our dedicated animal search network.
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Getting your report in the right hands starts here
The sooner you file, the sooner Redlands Police, transit, animal services, and community channels know what you're looking for. And once it's submitted, our monitoring kicks in automatically, so you can breathe easy knowing the web is being scanned for you every day.
Report my lost item →Redlands is a beautiful mountain community, but losing something here means navigating a patchwork of separate lost & found systems: the police department, city services, transit, animal control, and dozens of community Facebook groups where locals post found items. By the time you've called everyone and scrolled through every post, valuable time has passed. ReportLost simplifies this by filing your report everywhere at once and doing the web monitoring for you.
The key advantage is continuous, automated surveillance. Once you report, our system scans the entire web public record for matching "found" posts across Redlands and nearby areas, matching descriptions against date, location, and category. You're not checking PawBoost, Facebook, Nextdoor, and Craigslist manually every morning. We do it, and notify you the instant something credible surfaces. That ongoing visibility gives you the best chance of recovery over weeks or months ahead.
Common places where things get lost in Redlands
Whether it's downtown, campus, or the surrounding neighborhoods, report with us and we'll make sure local services and community groups are in the loop
Downtown Redlands & Cajon Street
The heart of the city, with shops, restaurants, city offices, and the police station all clustered around Cajon Street. High foot traffic means high chance of finding lost items if reported quickly to local businesses and the police.
University of Redlands Campus
A major hub for students and visitors. Campus security, residence halls, and the university lost & found are key, but our community channel alerts often catch items posted by students on Facebook and Nextdoor.
San Bernardino Avenue Corridor
A major commercial and residential artery running through Redlands. If you lost something while shopping or in transit along this stretch, local businesses and transit operators need to know right away.
Prospect Park & Mountain Views
Parks and outdoor recreation areas are common loss zones. We alert local community groups and parks services to help recover items left behind.
Mentone, Loma Linda & Yucaipa Neighborhoods
The wider Redlands area includes these surrounding communities. Our report reaches lost & found groups and services across the whole region.
Where Redlands residents post found items
We monitor these channels daily so you don't have to refresh every morning
Facebook group for lost and found pets in Redlands and nearby communities
Official city page where found items are sometimes posted by residents
Reddit community where locals post lost and found notices
Neighborhood-based app where found items are commonly reported
Broader platforms where Redlands lost items appear regularly
Questions about losing and finding things in Redlands
How long does Redlands Police keep a lost item report on file?
The police maintain records and coordinate with local businesses. Items are typically held for 30 to 90 days depending on where they're found. Reporting with ReportLost ensures your details are logged early and our monitoring continues well beyond that window, catching late posts or items that resurface on marketplaces.
What if my item is found on the bus or at a transit stop?
Contact Omnitrans lost & found at (909) 379-7100. We include transit in our initial report, but calling them directly speeds up the search if you remember the route or approximate date you lost it.
Where can I pick up an item left at a Redlands business?
Most shops and restaurants hold items at their customer service desk for 30 to 90 days. If you identify your item through our monitoring alerts or local posts, contact that business directly. We also provide information on how to claim found pets through Animal Services at 504 Kansas St.
How does ReportLost monitor for my item if I report it now?
Once you report, we scan Redlands community Facebook groups, Reddit's r/Redlands, Nextdoor, Craigslist, OfferUp, PawBoost, and other local channels automatically and repeatedly over 12 months. When we spot a post describing something matching your item (matching location, timeframe, and object type), we alert you right away. No refreshing required on your end.
What's the best time to file a lost item report in Redlands?
The sooner the better. Filing within a few hours of loss gets your details into police records and alerts services while your item is most likely still nearby or being held by someone who just found it. After that, our ongoing web monitoring takes over to catch items that appear online over the coming months.
Is ReportLost official or replace the Redlands Police?
ReportLost is an independent service. We are not the police department or a city agency. We complement official channels by routing your report to the right services and automating the web monitoring you'd otherwise do yourself. You may also file a report directly with Redlands Police at (909) 798-7681 ext. 8, or use the City of Redlands 311 mobile app. ReportLost speeds up the process and adds continuous surveillance across all public channels.
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Ready to recover what you lost?
Report now and let us handle routing your loss to Redlands Police, City Hall, transit, animal services, and community channels. Then sit back. Our system will scan the web every day for matches, notify you the moment something credible surfaces, and keep watching for months. You've got this.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Redlands Police Department, City of Redlands, Omnitrans, Redlands Animal Services, or any local business or organization listed on this page. We route your report to these entities and monitor public channels on your behalf, but we do not operate their lost & found systems or speak on their behalf. Always confirm details directly with the relevant service.