Lost something in Running Springs? Report it and we'll search for you.
One simple report reaches the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, local lost and found channels, and community networks. Your report stays active so you don't have to check everywhere 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
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- 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 submit your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We collect the details that matter to the right people.
We route it where it belongs
Your report goes to the Sheriff's Department, local lost and found offices, and community groups in Running Springs and the mountain area. No back-and-forth calls for you.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report stays live and continues to match against new found items, posts, and listings. You get alerted if something matches, not the other way around.
Where to report and what ReportLost does
Running Springs is in San Bernardino County. Here's how reports flow and what you can do alongside us.
Sheriff's Department
The Twin Peaks Station serves Running Springs. Report lost property by phone during business hours or use their non-emergency line. We tell you which station covers your area and help you include the right details.
City services
Running Springs is a census-designated place in San Bernardino County, so county services handle lost property reports. We generate the specifics you need to provide when you contact them directly.
Shops, restaurants, and transit stops
Local shops, restaurants, and transit hubs in Running Springs keep a lost and found. Many items turn up here within days. If you use Foothill Transit, call their lost and found line.
Lost pet
A lost cat or dog needs fast action. Report to the San Bernardino County Animal Shelter, post to community pet networks, and contact the mountains lost and found pet group. ReportLost can help you organize those reports and make sure the right people know. For a dedicated priority response, file a priority lost pet report.
San Bernardino County Animal Shelter|San Bernardino Mountains Lost & Found Pets
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Ready to start?
The sooner you report, the sooner the search begins. Once your report is in, the details flow to the right people and stay active across channels. You can breathe and let the system work.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Running Springs means juggling calls to the Sheriff's Department, the city's lost and found office, local shops and community groups, and online posts across separate platforms. Each contact has different hours, takes notes separately, and you're left wondering if your report ever reached the right desk or if it's still being searched.
ReportLost puts your lost item report into motion once. We connect you with the Sheriff's Department and local lost and found systems, share your details with community channels, and keep your report active and searching for you for months, so you can stop retracing your steps and checking everywhere yourself.
Where people lose things in Running Springs
These spots see the most reports. Wherever you lost yours, we route your description to the right local channels.
Downtown and main business district
Shops, cafes, and local services along the main corridors. Wallets and keys often turn up at the register or customer service desk.
Running Springs Lake area
The lake and surrounding parks are popular spots. Rings, phones, and personal items are frequently left at picnic areas or parking lots.
Mountain trails and recreational areas
Hikers and outdoor visitors sometimes leave gear or accessories behind. Local businesses near trailheads may hold found items.
Transit stops and bus lines
Foothill Transit serves the area. Items left on buses or at stops are logged separately but can be recovered if you know which line.
Local accommodations and lodges
Mountain hotels and vacation rentals are common places for visitors to lose personal belongings during stays.
Community networks searching too
Running Springs and the San Bernardino Mountains have active online groups for lost and found. We help your report reach them.
Facebook group for lost and found animals across the mountain area
Local groups where neighbors post found items and missing reports
Your neighborhood's found and lost items feed
National lost pet network tracking missing dogs and cats in Running Springs
Questions about reporting in Running Springs
Do I have to report to the Sheriff's Department myself, or does ReportLost do it?
ReportLost is a service that routes your report and keeps it active across multiple channels, including connecting you to the right Sheriff's contact. We don't file the official report on your behalf, but we tell you exactly who to call, what to say, and we keep your report searching in the background for months. Think of us as your coordinator so you don't have to make all the calls and check all the places yourself.
How long do the Sheriff's Department and local businesses hold lost items?
The Sheriff's Department typically holds lost property for a limited time. Local businesses vary; some donate or discard unclaimed items after 30 to 90 days. The advantage of ReportLost is that your description stays active and continues to search for new matches during your entire 6 or 12 month search period, even if an item didn't show up in the first few weeks.
My item was lost at a specific shop or restaurant. Should I report it to them first?
Yes, check in person or call right away if you know the exact location. Businesses often find items within a day or two. ReportLost works best alongside that, because if it doesn't turn up immediately, your report stays active and we keep searching community channels and listings so you don't have to call back every day.
I lost my pet. Is there a separate process for lost animals?
Yes. Pets need urgent action. Report to the San Bernardino County Animal Shelter, the mountains pet lost and found group on Facebook, and community networks immediately. ReportLost offers a dedicated priority lost pet report that coordinates these channels faster. Visit our lost pet section to file one now.
What if my item is lost in a public area I'm not sure about, like a bus or a trailhead?
Tell us as much as you remember: the general area, time of day, what you were doing. We help you narrow down which specific service to contact (Foothill Transit if you think it's the bus, the fire department or park service for trails, a shop if it's near a business). Your report stays active across all of those, so even if you're not certain, we keep searching connected channels.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service. We are not part of the Sheriff's Department or any government agency. We don't replace official police reports, but we streamline the process of getting your lost item information into the right hands and keep it actively searching for you across multiple channels for months. If your item involves theft or a crime, file an official report with the Sheriff's Department separately.
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Your search starts now
Every minute counts, but once your report is filed, you're covered. Your description flows to the Sheriff's Department, local lost and found offices, community groups, and stays active in the background. You can focus on other things knowing your report is still searching for a match.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Running Springs city services, Foothill Transit, local businesses, or any official lost and found offices mentioned. We help coordinate and amplify your report across these channels, but we do not replace official police reports or government lost and found systems. Always file an official report directly if your item involves theft or a crime.