Lost something in Aurora? Here is who holds found property.
File one report and we route it to Aurora Police Department, the Aurora Animal Shelter, local RTD transit offices, Denver International Airport if needed, and active Aurora community channels. Then our system watches the web continuously for matches while you move on.
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.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works in Aurora
You describe your loss
Tell us what you lost, where it disappeared, and when. We gather the details needed to alert the right Aurora agencies and social channels in one go.
We route it everywhere that matters
Your report goes straight to Aurora Police's Recovered Property unit, the Animal Shelter if it's a pet, RTD if you lost it on the bus, and relevant online Aurora community groups and Nextdoor. No need to call each place separately.
Automated web monitoring finds your item
For months, our system scans Facebook groups, Reddit threads, local classifieds, and public posts across the Denver metro area for mentions matching your description, location, and date. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to refresh lost-and-found pages every day.
Where Your Item Might Be
Report it now and let us handle the outreach. Here's who we contact and what channels we scan.
Aurora Police Department
Any lost or stolen item can be reported to Aurora Police. Their Recovered Property unit at Headquarters holds found items and can match them to your report. Call ahead at 303.739.6284 to check status or arrange pickup. We file the report so you don't have to explain the situation twice.
Lost or Missing Pet
If your dog, cat, or other pet has gone missing in Aurora, the Aurora Animal Shelter immediately becomes your lifeline. Call 303.366.2639 to confirm they haven't received your pet yet. The shelter holds found animals and coordinates with Arapahoe County Animal Services. We handle the reporting so you can focus on searching and spreading the word. For a full-service lost pet alert across the region, file a priority lost pet report.
RTD Transit & Denver Area
Lost your keys on an RTD bus, light rail, or at a transit station? RTD maintains a centralized lost-and-found system. Call RTD Customer Care at 303.299.6000 (Option 3) Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., or weekend and holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We generate the exact details you'll need to provide and flag the item across the RTD network so multiple eyes are watching.
Denver International Airport
If your item was lost at DEN (Denver International Airport), the airport's lost-and-found window on Level 1 East of Jeppesen Terminal, near doors 111-113, is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items are held for 30 days. We provide the details so your report reaches the right desk the first time.
Aurora Community Groups & Online Networks
Aurora has active lost-and-found communities on Facebook, Nextdoor, and Reddit where neighbors post found items daily. We publish your alert to these channels so locals can help. You receive notifications when your item is mentioned, sparing you the burden of monitoring every post yourself.
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The Sooner You Report, the Better Your Chances
Every moment counts. The longer an item sits somewhere, the less likely it is to remain in one place. Once you submit your report to ReportLost, your alert reaches Aurora Police, the Animal Shelter, RTD, and local online communities immediately. From that point forward, you can breathe easy, knowing a systematic search is unfolding on your behalf.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Aurora means hunting through separate channels: calling Aurora Police Headquarters, checking RTD's lost-and-found line, posting on local Facebook groups, watching Reddit threads, and calling the Animal Shelter if it's a pet. By the time you've made all those calls and posts, hours have passed, and you're still refreshing your browser waiting for someone to report a found item. ReportLost simplifies this. One report triggers alerts to all the right places and puts an automated search engine to work on your behalf across the entire public web, 24/7, so you can stop refreshing and focus on your day.
Whether you left your keys at a shop on East Alameda, lost your phone on an RTD bus, or your dog went missing near your home, Aurora's fragmented lost-and-found ecosystem means your report might sit in separate systems without ever being cross-referenced. ReportLost changes that by centralizing your alert and adding continuous, intelligent monitoring. If your item shows up in any online post, marketplace listing, or community mention within hundreds of miles, we flag it for you. The peace of mind comes not from making dozens of calls, but from knowing a tireless system is working for you in the background.
Common Places Items Go Missing in Aurora
Wherever it was lost, your report covers all of them.
East Alameda Parkway & Downtown
Aurora's commercial heart and government center. Wallets, phones, and keys frequently left in shops, restaurants, and the Municipal Center.
RTD Transit Stations & Bus Routes
Items left on buses, platforms, and waiting areas. RTD's system covers the entire metro, so your report reaches every depot.
South Aurora Residential Areas
Neighborhoods where lost pets and personal items in parks and near home most often turn up with neighbors.
Shopping Centers & Retail
Parking lots and store locations along major roads where phones, wallets, and keys are frequently misplaced.
Near Denver International Airport
Items lost during travel, whether in the airport itself or in the surrounding commercial zone.
Aurora's Online Lost & Found Communities
We monitor these channels continuously and post your alert so neighbors can help.
Facebook group with hundreds of active members sharing pet alerts daily
Aurora subreddit where locals post lost items and found pets
Broader regional Facebook network for missing and found animals
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood alerts where found items are frequently reported
Various Aurora and Arapahoe County groups monitoring lost-and-found posts
Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Items in Aurora
How long does Aurora Police hold found items in their Recovered Property unit?
Aurora Police does not publish a standard hold period online. Call the Recovered Property desk at 303.739.6284 ahead of visiting to confirm they have your item and to arrange a convenient pickup time. They're open during Headquarters hours, 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., seven days a week.
What happens if I lose something on an RTD bus or light rail?
RTD Customer Care at 303.299.6000, Option 3, handles lost transit items. Lines are staffed Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday and holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Items are eventually transferred to RTD's Lost & Found window at the Civic Center. ReportLost files your report and monitors RTD's notifications so you don't have to call back repeatedly.
How long will the Animal Shelter keep my found pet?
The Aurora Animal Shelter holds found animals, but you should call immediately at 303.366.2639 to place a claim and confirm they have your pet. The shelter recommends calling before arriving. ReportLost alerts them the moment you file a report, and we continue monitoring local announcements for any sightings.
How long does Denver International Airport keep items in their lost and found?
DEN's Lost & Found (Level 1 East, Jeppesen Terminal, near doors 111-113) holds items for 30 days. Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Submit a claim form online or in person as soon as possible.
Can I post my lost item on multiple Aurora social channels at once?
Yes, and ReportLost does this for you. We distribute your alert to Aurora Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and relevant Reddit communities, then monitor all of them continuously for mentions of your item. You'll receive a notification the moment a credible match appears, eliminating the need to refresh each group separately.
Is ReportLost an official service of Aurora or the police department?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that helps you report losses and monitors the web for matches. We partner with no official agency, but we ensure your report reaches the right ones, Aurora Police, Animal Shelter, RTD, and others. Think of us as the organized coordinator between you and all the fragmented systems in Aurora.
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Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost-and-found assistance service and is not affiliated with Aurora Police Department, Aurora Animal Shelter, RTD, Denver International Airport, City of Aurora, or any other government or private entity mentioned on this page. We do not replace official reporting channels; rather, we streamline and coordinate them. Always contact official agencies directly for urgent matters or to claim items in their custody.