Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Lost and Found in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Report a lost item for free, or use automatic or assisted search options. Contact the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, City Hall, or local groups to expand your search.

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

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reports filed
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No report has been filed in Rehoboth Beach 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 7, 2026.

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How to report a lost item

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Create a free public report

Post your lost item details on ReportLost at no cost. Your report becomes searchable immediately and reaches anyone checking the site.

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Contact local services directly

Call the Rehoboth Beach Police Department at 302-227-6181 to check their lost and found. Reach out to businesses or locations where you lost the item as soon as possible, as they may hold items for limited periods.

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Expand with paid search options

Choose Automatic search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and an anonymous email address, or Team-assisted search ($25) for 12 months including manual outreach to local services and community groups.

Where to report and what to do

Key contacts and procedures in Rehoboth Beach

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Rehoboth Beach Police Department

The Police Department maintains a lost and found and can help with inquiries. They also have a microchip scanner if you have lost a pet. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Police Department contact

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City Hall and Municipal Services

City Hall staff can direct you to the appropriate department or service for your lost item. If your item was lost at a city facility or event, they may be able to help trace it.

City of Rehoboth Beach contact

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Lost pets

If you have lost a pet, contact the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, which has a microchip scanner. The Brandywine Valley SPCA also partners with Petco Love Lost and can help reunite lost animals with their owners.

Delaware lost pet registry|Brandywine Valley SPCA lost pets

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Check with businesses and venues first

Items left at restaurants, shops, Funland, the library, or other public places in Rehoboth Beach should be reported to those locations immediately. Many hold lost items for only a few days or weeks. Funland has an online lost item report form on their website.

Create a report

Losing something in Rehoboth Beach means checking with the Police Department first, then notifying the specific venue or business where you last had it. The city is small enough that direct contact often yields results faster than broader searches.

ReportLost offers a free public listing and optional paid search services to complement your direct efforts. The Police Department has a microchip scanner and maintains a lost and found; City Hall can also help point you toward the right department or service.

Common areas in Rehoboth Beach

Where items are often lost

Downtown and Boardwalk

The busy commercial and recreational core where many items are lost among shops, restaurants, and public spaces.

Funland

Family amusement park where lost items can be reported through their online form.

Beach and public areas

Popular seasonal destinations where wallets, phones, keys, and personal items go missing.

Community groups and forums

Reach neighbors and locals

Rehoboth Beach Lost and Found
Facebook group for lost and found items in the area
r/Delaware
Reddit community for Delaware, including Rehoboth Beach lost item posts
Nextdoor
Neighborhood app where you can alert nearby residents

Frequently asked questions

How long do businesses hold lost items?

It varies by location. Most shops, restaurants, and venues hold items for 7 to 30 days before discarding or donating them. Call immediately if you have lost something at a specific business.

Can the Police Department hold my lost item if someone finds it?

Yes. If someone finds your item and turns it in to the Police Department, they can hold it while you arrange to retrieve it. Call 302-227-6181 to check if your item has been reported found.

Is ReportLost.org an official city service or police department?

No. ReportLost is an independent platform. We are not affiliated with the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, City of Rehoboth Beach, or any government agency. We complement your direct efforts by offering a free public listing and optional paid search services. The police department and City Hall remain your primary local contacts.

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Ready to report your lost item?

Start with a free listing today, or choose a search option to increase your chances. Remember to contact the Rehoboth Beach Police Department and the specific location where you lost your item.

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ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the City of Rehoboth Beach, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, or any local government or business. We do not guarantee recovery of lost items. Always contact local police and the venue where you lost your item directly for the fastest results.