Lost something in Butler Beach? Here is where to report it.
One report channels your loss to the St. Augustine Police Department, local beach authorities, and active community networks. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found items and local alerts.
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
Florida : the legal window is 90 days once the item is in law enforcement custody. Hotels, airports and theme parks set their own, often much shorter, retention policies. (Florida Statutes ch. 705)
No report has been filed in Butler 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.
How ReportLost Works in Butler Beach
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter most to searchers and local authorities.
We connect you to the right channels
Your report reaches the St. Johns County Pet Center if it's a pet, the St. Augustine Police Department if it's found property, and relevant community groups and social channels where Butler Beach residents report found items.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report stays active and cross-checks new found items, posts, and alerts. You don't have to refresh Facebook groups or call the police daily, we do the matching work for you.
Where to Report a Lost Item in Butler Beach
Local authorities, businesses, and community channels that help reunite people with their belongings
St. Augustine Police Department
The primary authority for lost and found property in Butler Beach. Any wallet, phone, keys, or other item handed in by a finder typically goes through their Property and Evidence Specialist, who logs and holds items for a set period. We submit your report to the right desk so you don't have to guess which precinct or specialist to contact.
St. Johns County Pet Center
If your cat, dog, or other pet went missing in Butler Beach, the county shelter is your first checkpoint. They hold strays for a minimum of three days and cross-reference microchip and collar info. We alert you to file a priority report with them and also post to their network. To escalate your search across multiple rescue groups, file a priority lost pet report.
Local Beaches & Public Spaces
Items lost at Butler Beach, the pier, or nearby parks often end up with the lifeguards, beach patrol, or facility management. ReportLost helps you identify which location or business likely has your item and what contact method works fastest.
Community Networks
Butler Beach residents share found items on Facebook groups like Lost & Found Pets in St. Augustine and the broader St. Augustine visitor and community pages. Craigslist also sees lost and found posts. We push your report to these channels so your description reaches searchers actively checking them.
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The sooner you report, the sooner we can search
Items found on Butler Beach move quickly through lost and found systems. Filing your report today ensures your description reaches police, shelters, and community groups before the trail gets cold. Once your report is filed, the search continues automatically on your behalf.
Report my lost item →Butler Beach sits just south of historic St. Augustine, and losing something here means piecing together calls to multiple agencies: the St. Augustine Police Department's found property line, the St. Johns County Pet Center if it's a furry companion, local Facebook groups, and Craigslist. Each has its own hours, procedures, and lag time. By the time you track down the right desk, a crucial window can close.
ReportLost simplifies this. You file once, and we route your loss to every channel that matters, then keep your report active while you go about your day. Whether your ring ended up at a beachside restaurant, your wallet in police custody, or your cat spotted by a neighbor, one report activates a coordinated search across the systems that handle found items on Anastasia Island.
Common places items go missing in Butler Beach
From the shoreline to nearby commerce areas
Butler Beach Shoreline & Dunes
Wallets, rings, and sunglasses are frequently lost in the sand or near the water. Items often surface at lifeguard stations or beachfront facilities.
Butler Beach Parking & Access Points
Keys and phones slip out of bags and pockets near parking areas and beach entrances. Local patrol and business owners often field these.
Anastasia Island Restaurants & Shops
Purses, wallets, and phones left at dining tables or storefronts are common. Staff turn these in to local police or keep them briefly.
South St. Augustine Commercial Corridor
Just north of Butler Beach, retail districts see plenty of lost items funneled through business lost and found systems.
Where Butler Beach residents report found items
Check these channels and get your report in front of active searchers
Facebook group with daily activity from residents reporting stray and lost animals throughout the area
Visitors and locals post found items and lost belongings on this busy community page
Free classifieds section where finders post found items and owners search
Dedicated lost pet database serving St. Augustine and the surrounding region with alerts and community posts
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Butler Beach
How long does the St. Augustine Police Department hold found items?
The Property and Evidence Specialist typically holds unclaimed items for a set period before disposal. Timing varies by item type. Calling 904-825-1074 immediately after losing something ensures your description is on file and speeds up retrieval once an item comes in.
What should I do if I lost my pet on Butler Beach?
Contact the St. Johns County Pet Center at 904-209-6190 right away, Tuesday through Friday 9am to 4:30pm, or Saturday 9am to 4pm. They hold strays for a minimum of three days. Also post to local Facebook pet groups and PawBoost to expand your reach.
Can I search for found items myself online?
Yes, you can check Craigslist, Facebook groups, and PawBoost manually each day. However, ReportLost's advantage is that once your report is filed, we do this cross-checking continuously for 12 months, and alert you immediately if a credible match appears. You don't have to refresh pages yourself.
What if I lost something at a restaurant or shop on Butler Beach?
Contact the business directly first, they often hold items for 30 days. If not claimed there, ask them to report it to the St. Augustine Police Department. ReportLost ensures your description also reaches police and community networks so finders know who to return it to.
How does ReportLost differ from just calling the police myself?
Calling the police is important and free, but you reach one desk at one moment. ReportLost files your report with the police, then simultaneously alerts pet shelters, community groups, and social channels, and keeps your report active for months, continuously matching it against new found items and posts. You file once, we coordinate the search.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No, ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We are not affiliated with the St. Augustine Police Department, St. Johns County, or any government agency. We help you report more efficiently by routing your loss to the right official and community channels, and then maintain your report's visibility while you wait.
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Ready to report your lost item?
Once you file with ReportLost, your report is in motion. We handle routing it to the St. Augustine Police Department, St. Johns County Pet Center, and community networks, then keep your description active and searchable for months while you focus on other things.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the St. Augustine Police Department, St. Johns County, the City of St. Augustine, or any government or law enforcement agency. We help you report losses more efficiently by routing your report to official and community channels and maintaining active search visibility. Always contact local police and relevant authorities directly for official lost and found procedures.