Lost and Found in Highland Acres, Delaware
Report lost or found items to local police, check with Dover city services, and use online search options. ReportLost offers free public listings plus paid search assistance to complement direct reporting.
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
No report has been filed in Highland Acres yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Report directly to local services
Contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office or Dover Police Department to file a report and ask if your item has been turned in. Provide a clear description and contact information.
Create a free public listing
Post your lost item on ReportLost at no cost. Your report appears publicly and is searchable by anyone looking for found items. No automatic search or team follow-up is included.
Choose a paid search option (optional)
Add automatic web search for 6 months ($12) or team-assisted search with manual outreach and 12-month monitoring ($25). Both options include a ReportLost certificate and anonymous contact address.
Where to report and search
Local contacts and services for lost items and animals
Kent County Sheriff's Office
As Highland Acres is an unincorporated area, the Kent County Sheriff handles police matters. Report lost items and ask if your item has been turned in to their office. You can also file a report in person.
City of Dover Municipal Services
Dover's city services may hold items found in municipal buildings or public areas. Contact Dover City Hall during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to ask about lost and found procedures.
Lost pets
For lost or found animals, contact the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare or the BVSPCA. Animals are often held at shelters for several days. Check the Delaware Lost and Found Pets Facebook group and PawBoost. File a lost pet report
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Publish your lost item for free
Start with a free public listing on ReportLost. Your report reaches people searching for found items and can be shared across social networks.
Highland Acres is a census-designated place in Kent County, part of the Dover metropolitan area. If you've lost an item, start by contacting the local police and checking with businesses or venues where you were last. For animals, reach out to Delaware's animal welfare services.
ReportLost provides a free way to publish your lost item publicly and optional paid search services to widen your reach. This service complements, not replaces, contacting police or calling ahead to check lost and found locations directly.
Areas in and around Highland Acres
Common locations to check or mention in your report
Downtown Dover
Main commercial and government hub, about 2 miles away. Check with local businesses and City Hall.
Brecknock Park area
Nearby park and residential zone where items are sometimes found or lost pets spotted.
Community networks
Share your report and search with local groups
Facebook group for lost and found animals across Delaware
Reddit community for Delaware residents; post lost item alerts here
Frequently asked questions
Where do I report a lost item in Highland Acres?
Contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office or Dover Police Department directly. You can also file a report with local businesses, transit, or venues where you last had the item. A free ReportLost listing puts your item in front of others searching for found goods.
How long do police and businesses hold lost items?
Storage times vary by location, typically 30 to 90 days. Call ahead to ask specific policies at the places you visited.
Is ReportLost an official service or part of the police department?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform. We offer free listings and optional paid search services to complement your direct reports to police and local businesses. We do not replace official lost and found services.
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