Lost something in Wilmington? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report routes your loss to the Wilmington Police Department, DART First State transit lost & found, local animal welfare services, and active Delaware community channels. Then we monitor the web continuously so you don't have to.
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 Wilmington
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter most for local searches and alerts.
We route it to the right places
Your report reaches the Wilmington Police Department, DART First State if it's transit, Delaware animal welfare if it's a pet, and the relevant lost & found channels serving the city.
Automated monitoring finds matches for you
Our system scans Facebook groups, Nextdoor, local marketplaces, and community pages daily for 12 months. The moment a credible match appears, you get an alert. No need to refresh pages yourself.
Where to report lost items in Wilmington
Whether you lost something on the street, transit, or in a public place, here's where to reach the key services. ReportLost coordinates all of these for you.
Wilmington Police Department
The Wilmington Police Department accepts lost property reports through their Victim Services unit. They maintain records of items turned in and can advise on where your loss might have ended up. Report in person at headquarters or call to file by phone. We tell you which precinct and which contact covers your loss location, and we generate the exact information to include in your report.
Call Victim Services: (302) 654-5151|Email: victimservices@WilmingtonDE.gov
DART First State Lost & Found
If you left something on a DART First State bus in New Castle County or Wilmington, the transit authority maintains a lost & found office. Items are typically held for a limited time before disposal, so calling right away increases your chances. We point you to the exact DART office serving your route and help you describe your item in the terms they need.
Wilmington Airport Lost & Found
Lost something at ILG (Wilmington Airport)? The airport's Lost & Found office handles items left in terminals, parking areas, and baggage claim. If your loss involves a specific airline, contact them directly, as they manage items left on aircraft.
City of Wilmington Services
For items lost in city facilities or to reach multiple city departments at once, contact Wilmington 311. Operators can direct you to the right department or facility and help you file a report. ReportLost ensures your item details reach the relevant desks without you having to repeat yourself.
Lost or Found Pets
If you've lost or found a pet in Wilmington, the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare and local shelter partners maintain registries and can alert you if a matching animal is found. Humane Animal Partners, a no-kill shelter in Wilmington, also assists with lost pet coordination. For urgent situations, call the 24-hour animal welfare hotline. ReportLost connects you with all local pet recovery channels and helps you file a priority lost pet report.
Delaware Animal Welfare Hotline: (302) 255-4646|Humane Animal Partners: (302) 571-0111
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A single report gets you started
Filing your loss now with ReportLost connects you to every key service in Wilmington and puts automated monitoring in motion. The sooner your details are in the system, the sooner the search can work for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Wilmington means searching across multiple channels, police departments, transit agencies, and neighborhood pages with no central place to track everything. The Wilmington Police Department handles lost property reports, DART First State buses maintain their own lost & found, and Delaware's animal welfare system operates separately. Without a coordinated approach, items slip through the cracks, and you end up checking the same sites over and over.
ReportLost simplifies that. Make one report, and we connect you to all the right services at once. Then we take over the hardest part, the continuous searching. Our automated system monitors the web across Delaware's lost & found channels, community groups, and marketplaces every single day, looking for posts that match your description, location, and timeline. You report once and can focus on other things, knowing the search is running in the background.
Common areas where items are lost in Wilmington
These neighborhoods and landmarks see frequent lost and found activity. ReportLost alerts services across all of Wilmington.
Downtown & Riverwalk
The central business district, restaurants, and Riverwalk parks are busy places where items are easily forgotten on benches, in shops, or left behind in transit.
Trolley Square & Midtown
Shopping and dining zones where wallets, phones, and bags are commonly lost in retail spaces and on sidewalks.
Brandywine Park & Greenway
Outdoor areas where hikers and visitors leave personal items on trails or at parking areas.
University of Delaware Campus
Student areas near classrooms, libraries, and dormitories where personal belongings are frequently misplaced.
Wilmington lost & found community channels
Local Facebook groups and Nextdoor neighborhoods are active in Wilmington. ReportLost monitors these channels automatically so you don't have to.
Facebook group for reuniting lost and found animals across Delaware
Community-run Facebook group for missing pets in Delaware and surrounding areas
Neighborhood-specific posts where locals share lost and found items in their area
Reddit community where residents post about lost items and sightings
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Wilmington
How long does Wilmington Police hold lost property?
The Wilmington Police Department typically holds items for a set retention period before disposal. Contact Victim Services at (302) 654-5151 or victimservices@WilmingtonDE.gov to ask about the specific timeline and confirm whether your item has been logged.
Does DART First State hold items longer if I call right away?
DART First State's Lost & Found office at (302) 577-3278 keeps items on file, but they don't hold them indefinitely. Calling immediately after losing something on a bus improves your chances. Ask them for their retention policy when you call.
Can I search lost and found items online in Wilmington?
The Wilmington Police Department and most local agencies don't maintain a public searchable database of turned-in items. ReportLost bridges this gap by monitoring public community pages, Facebook groups, and marketplaces where lost items are posted, and alerting you automatically when a match appears.
What should I do if I find a lost item in Wilmington?
Turn it in to the Wilmington Police Department, the nearest city facility, or the specific agency where you found it, for example, DART First State if it's on a bus. If it's a pet, contact the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare at (302) 255-4646. Posting on local Facebook groups and Nextdoor also helps the owner see it quickly.
Is ReportLost.org official or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We're not affiliated with the Wilmington Police Department, DART First State, or any city agency. We help you report to the right places and automate the hard work of monitoring public channels. You still file official reports with police and transit authorities, and we handle the continuous online search that those agencies don't have time to do.
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Get your search started today
The longer you wait, the further an item can travel or the more likely it is removed from a lost & found office. Reporting now with ReportLost puts your description in front of every relevant Wilmington service and starts automated monitoring across local channels. You've done the hard part, the search now runs in the background.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Wilmington Police Department, DART First State, Delaware Office of Animal Welfare, Humane Animal Partners, the City of Wilmington, or any other agency or business mentioned on this page. We coordinate information and monitoring on your behalf, but do not replace official lost property procedures or police reports. Always file reports directly with the relevant authorities as well.