Lost something in Miami Gardens? We'll find it for you.
File one report and we connect you with the Miami Gardens Police Department, local transit services, Miami International Airport if needed, and activate continuous web monitoring across Miami-Dade County channels, marketplaces, and social networks to spot your item when it surfaces.
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 ReportLost works in Miami Gardens
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter to law enforcement and local services in Miami-Dade County.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to Miami Gardens Police, Miami-Dade Transit's Lost & Found (if transit-related), MIA Airport Lost & Found (if applicable), and relevant local channels. No runaround, no repeating yourself.
Automated monitoring works for you
We scan Craigslist, Facebook lost & found groups, Nextdoor, local marketplaces, and Miami-Dade social channels every single day for 12 months. The moment a credible match appears, we alert you. You don't have to check obsessively yourself.
Where to report in Miami Gardens
The official channels and what ReportLost does for you
Miami Gardens Police Department
The Police Department maintains a lost & found for items turned in locally. You can file a report in person or by phone. ReportLost identifies which precinct covers your loss location and ensures your report reaches the right desk, saving you the legwork of figuring out jurisdiction.
Miami-Dade Transit Lost & Found
Left something on Metrobus, Metrorail, or Metromover? Miami-Dade County's transit system has a centralized Lost & Found office open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can report online or call. We submit your report and monitor transit-related posts across social channels so you don't have to keep calling back.
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Items left at MIA are held at the Lost & Found in North Terminal D, Level 4, open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If your loss happened at the airport, we notify MIA's team with full details and check their database regularly so you don't have to.
⚠️ Spotted incorrect or outdated information? Let us know so we can review it.
Speed matters, but you're not alone
Getting your report filed quickly improves the odds. Once you submit to ReportLost, our team and automated search engines take over. You can step back knowing we're working on it.
Report my lost item →Miami Gardens sits in a sprawling county with multiple transit systems, a major international airport, and countless places to misplace something. Between local police lost & found, Miami-Dade Transit's network, airport facilities, and the dozens of Facebook groups and online spaces where items get posted, finding your lost property means juggling phone calls, websites, and manual searches across fragmented channels.
ReportLost streamlines the whole process. File once, and our team routes your report to Miami Gardens Police, transit services, and airport lost & found as needed. Then the real differentiator kicks in: we monitor the entire public web, including Miami-Dade County Facebook groups, Nextdoor posts, and local marketplaces, running repeated searches every day. You can breathe easy knowing we're watching for your item while you move on with your day.
Common places people lose items in Miami Gardens
Our web monitoring scans posts from all over the area, but here's where to check locally first
Downtown Miami Gardens & NW 27th Avenue
City center, municipal offices, and local shops. Items turned in here often end up with Miami Gardens Police or local business lost & found desks.
Miami-Dade Transit hubs
Bus stations, Metrorail stops, and transit transfer points. Anything left on a vehicle or platform goes to the county Lost & Found.
Miami International Airport (south of the city)
Terminal hubs, parking areas, and ground transportation zones. Items here are logged at MIA's dedicated Lost & Found facility.
Retail and entertainment centers
Shopping areas, restaurants, and public venues throughout Miami Gardens. Staff at these locations typically hold items for 30 days before disposal.
Residential neighborhoods and parks
Items lost in residential areas often get posted on Nextdoor or Facebook neighborhood groups. We monitor these daily.
Miami-Dade community networks where items get posted
We scan these channels constantly so you don't have to
Active Facebook group for lost and found animals in Miami-Dade County
Reddit community for Miami area discussions, including lost item posts
Neighborhood app where locals post found items and lost property alerts
Items sometimes appear here as 'found' listings before sellers realize they're someone's lost property
Frequently asked questions about losing and finding items in Miami Gardens
How long does Miami Gardens Police hold lost items?
The Police Department typically holds items for 30 days. After that, unclaimed property may be disposed of or donated. Reporting immediately through ReportLost ensures your claim is documented and monitored during that window.
How long does Miami-Dade Transit keep lost items?
Transit Lost & Found holds items for up to 30 days from the date they're turned in. If you lost something on the bus or train, call 786-469-5564 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or file a report online within the first week for best results.
What's the hold period at Miami International Airport?
MIA's Lost & Found holds items for 30 days. Call 305-876-7377 or email lostandfound@miami-airport.com to inquire. The facility is in North Terminal D, Level 4, open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Can I file a report with Miami Gardens Police online?
The Police Department recommends calling (305-474-6473 for non-emergency) or visiting in person at 18611 NW 27th Avenue. ReportLost handles the submission process for you and ensures the report reaches the right desk.
How does ReportLost monitor social media and marketplaces?
We use automated searches across Craigslist, Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and local marketplaces to look for posts matching your item description, location, and date of loss. If a credible match appears, we send you an alert immediately. This happens daily for up to 12 months, so you don't have to manually check these sites yourself.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No, ReportLost is an independent service not affiliated with Miami Gardens Police, Miami-Dade County, or any government agency. We complement official reporting channels by filing your report with the right authorities and providing automated web monitoring that governments don't offer. You get the benefit of both official channels and continuous private search support.
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Don't wait to report your loss
The sooner you file, the sooner we begin monitoring. Your report goes to Miami Gardens Police, transit services, and the airport as applicable, and our web search engine starts looking across every major platform and local channel in Miami-Dade County immediately.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Miami Gardens Police Department, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Transit, Miami International Airport, or any other government or law enforcement agency mentioned on this page. We file reports on your behalf with official channels and provide supplementary automated web monitoring to improve your chances of recovery. Always contact official services directly for urgent matters or to verify status.