Lost something in Middletown? Report it once and let us handle the rest.
One report routes to Middletown Police, Town Hall, DART First State transit, and local community channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found items and community posts so you don't have to search daily.
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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How ReportLost Works in Middletown
You tell us what you lost
Describe your item, where you lost it, and when. We generate the details that matter most to local lost & found offices and community helpers.
We notify the right channels
Your report goes directly to Middletown Police Department, Town Hall, DART First State (if applicable), and active local Facebook groups so each team knows to watch for your item.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, we automatically cross-reference new found items, community posts, and marketplace listings against your description. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you can reclaim it quickly.
Where to Report a Lost Item in Middletown
Here's what happens when you report directly, and what ReportLost does to save you time.
Middletown Police Department
Middletown PD accepts lost and found reports and coordinates with local businesses and finders. Call the non-emergency dispatch line during business hours to file a report or ask if your item has been turned in. We figure out exactly which desk or officer to contact and provide the details they need.
Call non-emergency dispatch: (302) 573-2800|Police Department main line: (302) 376-9950|Visit Middletown PD website
Middletown Town Hall
The Town of Middletown operates lost and found services for items found in public spaces and town facilities. Staff can check their records and advise where to search next. We know which department handles lost items and can prepare you with the exact information to provide.
Call Town Hall: (302) 378-2711|Visit Town of Middletown website
DART First State Transit
If you left your item on a DART First State bus or at a transit facility in New Castle County (where Middletown is located), their dedicated lost and found team can search their system. We tell you exactly how to contact them and what info to provide.
DART Lost & Found (New Castle County): (800) 652-3278, Option 2|Visit DART First State website
Lost Pet
If you've lost a pet, time matters. Register your missing animal with the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare and alert local rescue groups immediately. Middletown has active community pet networks ready to help. We guide you through filing a priority lost pet report so shelters, vets, and neighbors know to search. File a priority lost pet report
Delaware Office of Animal Welfare: (302) 255-4646|Delaware Lost & Found Registry
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Ready to start your search?
The sooner you file a report, the sooner every local channel gets notified and your item enters the active search system. Get your report in today.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Middletown can feel isolating, especially when police, local shops, transit, and community groups all operate separately. You'd normally have to call dispatch, visit Town Hall in person, check DART First State, and scroll through Facebook groups yourself every single day, hoping someone posts a photo of your item.
ReportLost simplifies that chaos. One report, one form, and we route your loss to every official and community channel that matters in Middletown. Better yet, your report doesn't go cold after a week. It stays active, continuously matching new found items and posts against your description for your entire search period, so you can breathe easy knowing the search continues even while you sleep or focus on other things.
Common Places to Lose Items in Middletown
Most losses happen in these busy areas. Include the exact location when you report.
Downtown Middletown
The heart of town around Green Street and Main, home to shops, restaurants, and foot traffic. Items lost here often end up with local business owners or police.
Shopping districts
Middletown's retail corridors where wallets, phones, and bags are commonly left behind. Retailers hold items briefly, so reporting quickly helps.
DART First State bus stops and routes
Buses throughout New Castle County have found-item bins. If you lost something during your commute, DART's lost and found is your first stop.
Public parks and recreational areas
Parks and outdoor spaces where joggers, families, and dog walkers gather. Items left here may be turned in to nearby facilities or picked up by staff.
Residential neighborhoods
Items lost in quieter areas often get noticed by neighbors or found during yard maintenance. Community Facebook groups are especially useful here.
Connect With Your Middletown Community
Local groups and networks actively post about found items and help reunite people with their belongings.
Facebook group covering Middletown, Odessa, and Townsend, where locals post found animals and help coordinate searches.
Larger Facebook community for lost and found pets across Delaware, monitored by rescuers and shelters.
Official town page where community announcements and lost item posts sometimes appear.
Neighborhood-level network in Middletown where residents share found items and community alerts.
Questions About Losing Items in Middletown
How long does Middletown Police hold lost and found items?
Middletown Police doesn't publish a specific retention period online. Contact the non-emergency dispatch line at (302) 573-2800 to ask about your item and how long they typically hold belongings.
Can I file a lost item report over the phone?
Yes, you can call Middletown Police dispatch at (302) 573-2800 to report a loss. However, having details written down and ready (exact location, item description, date and time) makes the process faster and more accurate.
What should I do if I lost something on a DART First State bus?
Call DART's New Castle County lost and found line at (800) 652-3278, Option 2, as soon as possible. Have the bus route number and the time you traveled ready. Items are held for a limited time before being discarded.
Where do I go in person to claim a lost item in Middletown?
Middletown Police Department is located at 130 Hampden Road, Middletown, DE 19709. For items found in town facilities, try Town Hall at 19 W. Green Street. Call ahead to confirm your item is there before making the trip.
How do I know if someone found my item on Facebook?
Join the MOT Lost and Found Pets group and check the statewide Delaware Lost and Found Pets page regularly. You can also post a description of your lost item and ask others to share it. Nextdoor is another good source for neighborhood-level posts.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with Middletown Police or any government agency. We don't replace police reports. Instead, we complement them by routing your report to police, town services, transit, and community groups at the same time, and keeping your report active so you aren't searching alone for months. You're still responsible for filing an official police report if required for insurance or legal reasons.
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Your report goes active today.
File your report now and let ReportLost connect you with Middletown Police, Town Hall, DART First State, and every community channel that can help. Your search becomes automatic, running in the background for your entire search period.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Middletown Police Department, Town of Middletown, DART First State, Delaware Office of Animal Welfare, or any local government or business entity. We are a third-party platform that helps route lost item reports to the appropriate official and community channels. All contact information and services listed are current based on publicly available sources, but we recommend verifying directly with each organization before relying on their services.