Lost your wallet, phone, or pet in Lake Wales? Report it now and let us handle the rest.
One report reaches the Lake Wales Police Department, City Hall, local animal services, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuing to match against new found items so you don't have to check everywhere yourself.
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)
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 file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter to the right places in Lake Wales.
We route it everywhere
Your report goes straight to Lake Wales Police, City Hall, Polk County Animal Services, and the Facebook groups and community pages where locals post found items.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report keeps matching against new found items posted locally. When a credible match appears, we alert you so you can reconnect with your lost ring, bracelet, purse, or pet without having to monitor posts yourself.
Where your lost item might be
These are the official channels handling lost and found in Lake Wales. We contact them for you.
Lake Wales Police Department
The Police Department holds lost property and processes formal reports. If your item was turned in by a resident or found at a business, it may be here. We generate the exact details to include and tell you which department covers your loss location.
City Hall & Public Records
Lake Wales City Hall can direct you to the right department for items lost at municipal buildings, parks, or public events. We point you to the right desk so you don't have to guess.
Lost & Found Pets
Polk County Animal Services operates the shelter where stray and lost animals are brought. If you've lost a cat or dog, they're the first place to check, and they maintain records for weeks. For immediate help and to check who else has reported similar sightings, file a priority lost pet report.
Lake Wales Municipal Airport
If you lost something at the airport, the terminal or parking area, contact the airport directly. We ensure your report reaches them so they can flag your description.
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The first hour matters.
When you report a lost phone, wallet, or pet early, more people see your description while it's fresh in their minds. ReportLost speeds up that first notification to police and community channels, and then keeps your report working in the background for months. Take a moment now to file your report so we can get to work.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Lake Wales means hunting across the Police Department, City Hall, local Facebook groups, and animal shelters separately, each with its own process and timeline. A lost wallet or cat can slip through the cracks between these disconnected channels, and by the time you've contacted everyone, crucial early hours have passed.
ReportLost simplifies this. One form, one moment to gather the right information, and we immediately alert the Lake Wales Police Department, City officials, Polk County Animal Services, and the community channels where found items are posted. Then your report stays active, automatically matching against new discoveries for months, so you can breathe knowing the search continues even when you're not refreshing Facebook or calling around.
Common places where people lose items in Lake Wales
Let us know where you lost your item so we route your report to the right local authorities and channels.
Downtown & Central Avenue
Shops, restaurants, and City Hall along the main corridor. Items left on benches or in stores are often turned in to the Police Department or the business.
Bok Tower Gardens
Popular landmark where visitors lose phones, bags, and personal items. Park staff and security handle lost property found on the grounds.
Lake Wales Municipal Airport
Parking lots, terminal, and rental car areas. Items left here require direct contact with airport operations.
Residential neighborhoods
Pets and personal items are often found by neighbors who post in local Facebook groups or call the Police Department.
Parks & public spaces
Cypress Gardens, downtown parks, and recreation areas where items get turned in or posted by community members.
Community channels
Locals post found items here. We notify these groups when you file a report.
Facebook group where neighbors report stray and found animals
Polk County wide group for lost and found animals
City and neighborhood groups where residents post found items and ask for help
Neighborhood app where locals post found wallets, rings, keys, and other items
Common questions
How long does the Lake Wales Police Department hold lost and found items?
Lake Wales Police typically hold items for 30 to 90 days depending on the value and type. After that, unclaimed items may be disposed of or auctioned. This is why reporting early matters, and why our ongoing search for 12 months helps catch matches before items are cleared.
What if I lost my pet in Lake Wales?
Contact Polk County Animal Services immediately to check if your pet is at the shelter (open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday). Post in the Lost, Found & Helping Pets groups on Facebook. File a priority lost pet report with ReportLost to activate search across all channels and keep alerts active for months.
Where do I claim a found item from the airport?
Contact Lake Wales Municipal Airport at 863-678-0080 during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). They can tell you if an item matching your description has been turned in. Items found in parking lots or terminals are held by airport operations.
Can I report a lost item online to the Lake Wales Police?
Lake Wales Police accepts reports by phone (863-678-4223 for non-emergencies) or in person at 133 East Tillman Avenue. ReportLost handles the form and submission for you, then coordinates with the department so you don't have to navigate the process alone.
How does ReportLost help me beyond calling the police myself?
ReportLost generates the exact information each channel needs (police, city hall, animal services, social groups), notifies them all at once, and then keeps your report active and matching for 12 months. Instead of you manually checking Facebook groups and calling around repeatedly, your report continues searching automatically. You get an alert if a credible match appears.
Is ReportLost affiliated with Lake Wales Police or the city?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We're not operated by Lake Wales Police or City Hall, but we route reports directly to them and the organizations that hold lost items. Think of us as the shortcut that connects you to all the right places at once, rather than you having to find and contact each one separately.
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Your report, active right now.
The sooner you file, the sooner Lake Wales Police, city staff, animal services, and the community know what to look for. And once your report is in, you're free to go about your day. We keep the search alive in the background, checking new posts and reports for matches across the entire Lake Wales area.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Lake Wales Police Department, the City of Lake Wales, Polk County Animal Services, Lake Wales Municipal Airport, or any other government or private entity mentioned on this page. We facilitate the reporting process and route information to the appropriate channels, but we do not operate lost and found offices, make final determinations about claims, or replace official reporting to police or animal control. For emergencies, always call 911. For non-emergency police matters, contact Lake Wales Police at 863-678-4223.