Lose something in North Bay Village? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report gets sent to the North Bay Village Police Department, local animal control, and active community channels. Your report stays active, keeping the search going 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)
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 submit your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather all the details needed to reach the right people in North Bay Village.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the North Bay Village Police Department, relevant lost and found channels, and community networks. We handle the coordination so you don't have to.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report stays active and watches for matching items. If a match is found, you get notified right away. No need to check multiple sites every day.
Where to report a lost item in North Bay Village
Police, city services, transit, and community channels
North Bay Village Police Department
The Police Department maintains a lost and found and can file an official report. We tell you which number to call, what to say, and help you provide the exact details they need. Call for non-emergencies or report online.
North Bay Village City Hall
Village Hall can direct you to the right department and help track items left at public facilities. We guide you to the exact office that handles lost items in city spaces.
Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you lost an item at MIA while traveling through or departing, the airport's Lost and Found office operates daily. We provide the exact contact and location within the terminal.
Lost pet? Act fast
A lost cat or dog needs immediate attention. North Bay Village has local animal control and a strong community pet network. Time matters with pets, so report to animal services and community channels right away. File a priority lost pet report
Community networks
Facebook groups and Nextdoor are where locals post found items and help reunite people with belongings. We post your report to these groups so your item reaches eyes actively searching.
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The sooner you report, the better
Each hour your item sits unreported is an hour it could be picked up, moved, or forgotten. Filing a report now puts it in the system across all North Bay Village channels. Once submitted, your report stays active and keeps working for you.
Report my lost item →North Bay Village's waterfront beauty comes with its own lost-item challenges. Between the causeway, public spaces, and local transit, belongings slip away fast, and reporting them across the right channels takes time you don't have. The Police Department, community groups, and local services all play a role in recovery, but coordinating between them is on you.
ReportLost simplifies that. File one report, and we notify the North Bay Village Police Department, share it with community networks, and keep your report actively searching for matches across local channels for up to a year. Once you've reported, you can breathe, rest assured your item is still in the system and working toward home.
Common places to lose things in North Bay Village
If you remember where, it helps us route your report faster
Kennedy Causeway
The main thoroughfare through the village, busy with foot and vehicle traffic. Items left in cars, on benches, or near shops vanish quickly.
Waterfront and public parks
Bay-front green spaces where wallets, phones, and personal items get left during relaxation. Community members often return found items to nearby shops or police.
Local businesses and shops
Cafes, restaurants, and retail spaces where bags, glasses, and keys are accidentally left. Most stores hold items for a short time before disposal.
Village Hall and public facilities
Administrative buildings and community centers where documents and personal effects are occasionally misplaced.
Transportation and transit areas
If you took a taxi, ride-share, or used any transit service, losses often happen during boarding or pickup. Report to the service quickly.
Social channels where North Bay Village residents post found items
These communities help reunite people with belongings every week
Local neighborhood app where residents post lost and found items daily
Community members share found items and help organize searches
Official updates and community safety info
Frequently asked questions
How long does the North Bay Village Police keep lost items?
The Police Department holds found items for a limited time before disposal. Report promptly and provide serial numbers, photos, or distinctive details to help identify your item quickly.
What's the fastest way to file a police report for a lost item?
Call the North Bay Village Police non-emergency line at 305-758-2626 (available 24/7), or visit the online report request form. Have details ready: what you lost, where, when, and any identifying marks.
Can I check the airport's lost and found from home?
MIA's Lost and Found office is in the D North Terminal, 4th Level, and is staffed 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call ahead or visit online to check if your item was turned in.
If I lost a pet in North Bay Village, what do I do first?
Contact the Village's Animal Welfare Board immediately at 305-756-7171, post on community Facebook groups and Nextdoor, and call local animal control. Then file a priority lost pet report with us to keep your pet's information circulating.
How long will ReportLost keep my report active?
Your report stays in our system and continues searching for matching items for 12 months, depending on your selection. During that time, your report is cross-referenced with new found items posted locally and keeps working without you having to re-submit or check every day.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that coordinates your report across official channels (North Bay Village Police, city services, and community networks) and keeps it actively searching. We complement official reporting, not replace it. For a legal record of loss (insurance, identity theft), also file directly with the Police Department.
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Ready to bring your lost item home?
The longer an item sits unclaimed, the harder it becomes to recover. Start your report now and let our system work across North Bay Village's official and community channels. Once submitted, your item stays in active search for months to come.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the North Bay Village Police Department, North Bay Village city government, or any of the local services mentioned. We coordinate your report across these channels to improve your chances of recovery. Always contact the police directly for official reports and legal records.