Lost your wallet, keys, or pet in Marathon? Here is who holds found property.
Submit one report and we'll notify the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the City of Marathon, Marathon Airport, local animal control, and key community channels. Your report stays active, continuously searching for a match while you focus on your day.
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 report your lost item
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter and generate a complete report.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office lost and found, City Hall, Marathon Airport (if applicable), animal control, and active local community groups. No more calling around and repeating yourself.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For your entire search period, your report compares against new found posts, marketplace listings, and announcements. You'll get an alert if a credible match appears, so you don't have to check daily.
Where items end up in Marathon
Understand the local lost and found landscape
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
The primary law enforcement agency across the Florida Keys manages the Marathon facility's lost and found. Found items are held and searchable through their database. We submit your report directly to their lost property system, so they have your full description and contact info.
City of Marathon
City Hall fields reports of lost items in public spaces and coordinates with other departments. We generate a formal notice that includes all the details needed for their records, so your loss is documented centrally.
City Hall: 305-743-0033|Email: cityofmarathon@ci.marathon.fl.us
Marathon Airport Lost & Found
If you lost your bag, keys, or phone at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office manages the airport's lost and found office. We make sure your airport loss gets flagged in both the airport system and the Sheriff's general database.
Airport Lost & Found: 305-809-5200|General Aviation: 305-743-4222
Public Transit
Left your wallet or phone on a local bus? Check with the transit operators who run service through Marathon, including routes to Florida City and Key West. We'll advise you which bus operator serves your route and how to file a report with them.
Lost or Found Pet
Missing a cat or dog? The Florida Keys SPCA operates the Marathon Animal Control facility and maintains a registry of found animals across the Keys. Call immediately, and file a priority lost pet report to activate all our pet-specific channels and connections.
Marathon Animal Shelter: 305-743-4800|Also check: 305-743-3253
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Ready to activate your search?
The sooner you report, the sooner your item is in the system and your report starts comparing against new matches. Every day counts in the first weeks, but your report will stay active the full term, so early action pays off.
Report my lost item →Lose your phone, wallet, or ring in Marathon, and you're suddenly juggling phone calls to the Sheriff's Office, the City, the airport, and a dozen Facebook groups. Each system is separate. ReportLost skips the runaround: one form, one submission, and your loss gets filed with all the right channels at once.
The real advantage kicks in after you hit send. Your report stays active throughout your search window (12 months), continuously scanning incoming found items, community posts, and listings for a match. While you go about your life, your report is working for you behind the scenes. The moment someone finds your bracelet or your cat and posts it, you're notified. No more constant refreshing of Nextdoor or Facebook.
Common places to lose items in Marathon
Know where to focus your effort first
Downtown Marathon / Overseas Highway
The main commercial corridor with shops, restaurants, and galleries. High foot traffic, many people passing through, and frequent transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Marathon Airport & Parking
Travelers frequently leave items in vehicles, at check-in, or while rushing through security. The airport lost and found receives dozens of reports annually.
Sombrero Beach & Waterfront Parks
Popular beach spot where wallets, keys, phones, and jewelry are easily lost in sand or left on towels. The casual atmosphere means items move quickly.
Local Restaurants & Shops
Busy establishments along the island often hold items left behind by diners and customers. Purses, glasses, and phones end up on seats and counters daily.
Public Transit & Parking Lots
Bus stops and connected parking areas near transit centers. Small items slip out of bags or get left on seats.
Community channels where items resurface
Lost and found posts spread fast in Marathon's tight-knit community
Facebook group covering the entire Keys, including Marathon. Active community shares updates on found animals and lost pet alerts.
Neighbors post found items and lost announcements. Often the fastest way locals spot and return personal belongings.
Reddit community serving the wider Keys region. Users share and search for found items, particularly electronics and valuables.
Frequently asked questions
How long will the Monroe County Sheriff's Office hold a found item?
The Sheriff's Office typically holds found property for 30 to 90 days, depending on the item type and value. This is why filing your report early matters: the sooner you're in their system, the higher the chance a match is recorded while the item is still in custody.
What if I lost my item at the airport?
Call the airport lost and found at 305-809-5200 immediately. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office manages the airport's system. When you file a report with ReportLost, we ensure your item is flagged in both the airport database and the general Sheriff's system.
Can I report a lost pet with ReportLost?
Yes, and we recommend it. Contact the Marathon Animal Shelter right away at 305-743-4800, then file a priority lost pet report with us to activate emergency protocols and connect with local animal control, shelters, and pet-focused community networks across the Keys.
How do I search for a found item myself while my report is active?
Check the Monroe County Sheriff's Office lost property database online or call 305-289-2430. Follow the Facebook groups listed above, especially Lost and Found Pets Florida Keys and local Nextdoor boards. Your ReportLost report continues running in the background, so you don't have to do this daily.
What if my item turns up on a marketplace or a Facebook post?
You'll receive an alert as soon as our system finds a credible match based on your description. You can then contact the seller or poster directly. Our team can also help you verify the match before you commit to recovering it.
Is ReportLost.org an official government agency?
No, ReportLost is an independent service. We're not part of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office or the City of Marathon. We help you file reports more efficiently and keep your search active longer, but we work alongside official channels, not instead of them. The Sheriff's Office and City Hall still hold the authority and the items.
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File your report and let the search begin
Once you've reported, the work is out of your hands and in ours. We've notified the Sheriff's Office, City Hall, airport, animal control, and community groups. Your report is now live and searching continuously. Focus on your day; your lost item is someone's found item waiting to be connected.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the City of Marathon, Marathon Airport, the Florida Keys SPCA, or any local government body. We facilitate reporting and maintain active search records; we do not hold lost items or conduct official police investigations. For official inquiries, contact the agencies listed above directly.