Lost something in San Francisco? Report it and get it back.
One report connects you to the SFPD Lost & Found, Muni, BART, SFO, and local animal services, plus our team publishes your loss across social channels and monitors the entire Bay Area web for matches around the clock.
🔍Recently reported lost items in San Francisco – updated this September 3, 2026
How ReportLost Works in San Francisco
You submit your loss details
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the exact information that police, transit agencies, and local services need to track it down.
We route your report to the right places
Your report lands with the SFPD, Muni Lost & Found, BART, airport staff, or Animal Care & Control, depending on where the loss happened. We also seed your description across Facebook groups and community channels so locals can spot it.
Automated monitoring finds matches for you
Our system scans marketplaces, local buy-sell-trade pages, Nextdoor, Reddit threads, and social posts for months. The moment a credible "found" listing matches your description, you get an alert, so you never have to refresh the same websites day after day.
Where to Report a Lost Item in San Francisco
Direct contacts for each type of loss. ReportLost alerts these offices and monitors for matches; below are the official channels if you prefer to reach out yourself.
San Francisco Police Department Lost & Found
Items lost in public spaces or found by officers are held here. Call the non-emergency line and ask for the Lost & Found desk, or visit the Hall of Justice in person. We tell you which precinct covers your loss location and generate the exact information to include in your report.
SFPD Lost & Found: 415-575-4444|Hall of Justice: 850 Bryant Street
Muni & BART Lost & Found
Left something on a bus, light rail, or cable car? Muni holds items at their headquarters. Lost something on BART? They have a separate office with limited hours. Call 311 to report and ask about pickup or claim procedures. We ensure your details reach the right transit department.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Lost luggage, a phone, or personal items in the terminals or on the AirTrain? SFO Lost & Found operates daily. The TSA also holds items left at security checkpoints. We guide you through the claim process so you know exactly who to contact and what paperwork to bring.
San Francisco City Services & Lost Item Line
For items found on city property or to report a loss to the city, dial 311, available 24/7 in over 160 languages. They can also direct you to the right department depending on where you lost something. We point you to the right desk and ensure your case is logged.
University Police Departments
Lost something on the UCSF or SF State campus? Each has its own police lost & found office with separate hours. UCSF hours are generally Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. We help you determine which campus office to contact and what information to provide.
UCSF Police Lost & Found: 415-476-2454|SF State Police Lost & Found: 415-338-1173
Lost or Found Pets
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in San Francisco, call the Animal Care & Control Lost Pet Hotline right away. Schedule a search, check their database, and post to community groups. For fast, ongoing monitoring and alerts, file a priority lost pet report and we'll scour local shelters, rescue networks, and social channels daily until your pet comes home.
SFACC Lost Pet Hotline: 415-567-8738|SFACC Scheduling: 415-554-6364
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Don't navigate the system alone
Filing a report early improves the chance of recovery. Once you submit through ReportLost, the team takes over, and your item starts circulating across every relevant agency and social channel. You can get back to your day while we monitor continuously.
Report my lost item →Losing something in San Francisco means navigating a fragmented system, each agency and transit line operating its own lost & found with different hours and contact numbers. A wallet on a Muni bus, a phone at BART, a key in a café, luggage at SFO, or a pet in the city all require separate calls and repeated searches.
ReportLost streamlines the entire process. File one report, and we handle routing to the right department, alert the community through social channels, and run continuous automated searches across the web so you can breathe easy. No daily checking, no wondering if you missed a post, no repeat calls. We watch for you.
Common places to lose items in San Francisco
These neighborhoods and transit corridors see the most lost & found activity. If you remember your loss happening in one of these areas, it helps narrow down which office to contact first.
Downtown & Financial District
High foot traffic, office buildings, and BART stations make this zone a hotspot for lost wallets, phones, and bags. Check with BART Lost & Found and SFPD.
Mission District
Busy along Valencia Street and around the BART station. Items are often turned in to local businesses or the police precinct. Community groups here are active on Facebook.
Haight-Ashbury & Western Neighborhoods
Cafés, shops, and transit lines (especially Muni) cover this area. Check Muni Lost & Found and local Facebook groups for found item posts.
SoMa & South of Market
Home to SFO connections, ride-share pickups, and nightlife venues. Items here are often reported to SFPD or transit agencies.
Civic Center & Hayes Valley
Public spaces, City Hall grounds, and cultural venues. Lost items are frequently logged with the city via 311.
San Francisco lost & found community channels
The Bay Area has active groups dedicated to reuniting lost items with owners. Posting your loss here speeds up the search.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the SFPD Lost & Found hold items?
The SFPD typically holds items for a set period. Once held, items are available for claim at the Hall of Justice (850 Bryant Street). Call the Lost & Found line at 415-575-4444 to confirm an item is in custody before making the trip.
What's the best way to report something lost on Muni or BART?
Call 311 from within San Francisco (or 415-701-2311 from outside) to report a Muni loss and ask about the item's location. For BART, contact their Lost & Found office directly; it operates limited hours (noon to 2 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Reporting early increases recovery odds.
If I lost my pet, what do I do first?
Call the SF Animal Care & Control Lost Pet Hotline immediately at 415-567-8738 to check if your pet is there and schedule a search. Also call 415-554-6364 to speak with staff. Post to local Facebook groups like "Lost Pets of San Francisco Bay Area" and file a report with PawBoost.
How do I claim something at SFO Lost & Found?
If you believe your item is at SFO, call 650-821-7014 (open 8 am to 10 pm daily) or email sfolostandfound@flysfo.com with a description. Have your flight information ready. SFO will confirm whether the item is in their system and arrange pickup or shipping.
Can I report a loss by phone or do I have to visit in person?
Most agencies accept phone reports and will ask for a description. However, visiting in person with a photo or detailed description can speed up the search. ReportLost handles both for you, preparing the exact details and ensuring it reaches the right office.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with any police department or city agency. We do not replace reporting to the police or official lost & found offices, but we streamline the process by ensuring your loss is routed to the right channels and monitored continuously across public listings and social media. Think of us as your assistant coordinating with the official system.
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The sooner you report, the sooner we can alert the right offices, post across community channels, and begin automated monitoring. Every hour counts, and once your report is submitted, you can rest knowing that a dedicated system is working around the clock to find your item.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco Animal Care & Control, or any university police department. We direct your report to these official agencies and monitor public channels on your behalf, but all official claims and searches must be conducted through the relevant agencies themselves.