Lost something on Captiva? Report it and get it back.
One report and we route it to the Sanibel Police Department, the relevant local lost and found offices, and active Captiva Island community channels. Your report stays active, keeps searching for a match, 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.
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 Captiva yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How it works
You report the loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Sanibel Police Department, local lost and found services, and community groups where Captiva residents look and post.
Your report keeps searching
For a full year, we cross-check new found posts, local listings, and community alerts against your description. You get a notification if we find a match.
Where to report on Captiva
The direct channels, and what we do to simplify each one
Sanibel Police Department
Sanibel Police handles lost and found reports for Captiva. Call their non-emergency line or visit in person. We file your report where they accept third-party submissions and provide you the exact steps.
Lee County Sheriff's Office
For items lost in broader island areas or if you need backup support, the Lee County Sheriff's Office also takes lost property reports. We tell you which office serves your location.
Lost pet
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet on Captiva, contact Manatee County Animal Welfare or Marion County Animal Services, depending on where the loss occurred. Both maintain lost pet networks. We help you file a priority report and keep your pet's information active across local animal channels. File a priority lost pet report
Call Manatee County Animal Welfare 941-742-5933|Call Marion County Animal Services 352-873-7387
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Seen something like this before?
Many items reported to ReportLost are found within days or weeks. Your report stays in our system for the full year, matching against new found posts automatically. Start yours now.
Report my lost item →Captiva is a small island with big heart, but losing something here means chasing down multiple places to report: the police, island shops and restaurants, beach groups, and social pages. ReportLost takes one report and handles the routing for you, contacting the right offices and channels so you don't have to.
Once you report, your loss doesn't expire in a day or a week. Your report stays active for 12 months, continuously matching against new found items and community posts. You'll hear from us when there's a real lead, so you can focus on your visit or your day instead of checking multiple sources yourself.
Common places to lose things on Captiva
And where to check first
Captiva beaches and shoreline
Rings, wallets, and bags are easy to lose in sand and shells. Check with lifeguards or nearby beach shops first.
Downtown Captiva and restaurants
Purses, phones, and keys slip away at cafes and shops. Local businesses keep lost items at the front desk.
Island parks and nature trails
Wallets and eyeglasses left on benches or trails. Ask park staff and local hiking groups.
Community channels where locals post found items
We post your report to the right groups so the whole island can help look
Local community page where residents share everything from lost pets to found jewelry
Island-specific groups and visitor pages where found items often surface
Neighborhood app where Captiva and nearby island residents report and claim lost items
Questions about reporting lost items on Captiva
How long does Sanibel Police keep lost and found items?
Typically 30 to 90 days, depending on the item. We give you the exact timeframe when we file your report. That's why your ReportLost report stays active for 12 months, so you have a second set of eyes even after police storage closes.
Can I claim something found at a Captiva business or beach?
Yes. Call the business or the Sanibel Police non-emergency line at 239-472-3111 to describe the item and verify it's yours. We give you those phone numbers and the right office to contact.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service. We're not the police and we don't replace official reports, but we make sure your loss reaches the police, local services, and community channels all at once. You still report to the official Sanibel Police Department directly if you prefer, and we help you know exactly where and how.
Lost & found in nearby cities
Ready to get your report working for you?
The sooner you report, the sooner we route it and the sooner your loss gets into the search cycle. Describe what you lost, pick the date and place, and we take it from there. Your report keeps searching for 12 months.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Sanibel Police Department, Lee County Sheriff's Office, Manatee County Animal Welfare, Marion County Animal Services, or any local government, business, or community organization mentioned. We file reports with the relevant official agencies where they accept third-party submissions. For emergencies, always call 911.