Lost something in Plantation? Report it and we'll track it down for you.
One report goes straight to the Plantation Police Department, Broward County Transit, local lost pet services, and into our continuous web monitoring system. We scan community posts, marketplaces, and social channels across Broward County automatically, so you don't have to check every 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)
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Plantation
You submit your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. Include as many details as you can remember. We generate the right information for each service.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to Plantation Police, Broward County Transit (if applicable), local animal services, and our network of partner channels. No bouncing between departments.
We monitor the web for you
Our system runs continuous searches across Facebook groups, Nextdoor, PawBoost, local marketplace listings, and community posts for 12 months. The moment a match appears, you get an alert. You stay informed without lifting a finger.
Where lost items go in Plantation
Report to the right place, or let us do it for you.
Plantation Police Department
The Plantation Police handles lost property reports. You can file a police report online through the city website, or visit in person. We can tell you exactly which division to contact and help you prepare the details they'll need.
Broward County Transit Lost and Found
If you left something on a Broward County Transit bus in Plantation, their dedicated lost and found team can help. Call or visit during business hours. We can identify which transit route your loss occurred on and generate the description to give them.
Fort Lauderdale Airport Lost and Found
Misplaced something at FLL during a trip? The airport operates a dedicated lost and found office in the Rental Car Center. Contact them directly with your flight details and item description.
City of Plantation Services and Community
City Hall can direct you to local services and community resources. Plantation is part of the larger Broward County network, so some services span the whole county. We help you connect the dots.
Lost Pet Services
A lost pet requires urgency and specialized channels. Broward County Animal Care coordinates with shelters, rescue networks, and community volunteers across the region. Microchip registries, PawBoost alerts, and local Facebook groups are all part of the recovery. file a priority lost pet report to activate our dedicated pet search tools and get faster community outreach.
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Ready to start tracking?
The sooner you report, the fresher the trail. Once your loss is documented and routed, you can step back and let our system search while you handle the rest of your day.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Plantation means navigating the Plantation Police Department, Broward County Transit if it was left on a bus, local animal shelters if it's a pet, and Fort Lauderdale Airport lost and found if you were traveling. Each service keeps its own records, and you end up calling each one separately, checking social media groups yourself, and refreshing browser windows daily hoping someone posts a "found" notice.
ReportLost simplifies this. File once, and we connect your loss to the right local agencies, alert the community through proper channels, and keep watching on your behalf. Our automated monitoring scans the entire public web for matching posts, marketplace listings, and local announcements continuously, flagging anything that looks like your item. By the time you wake up tomorrow, we may have already found it.
Common places to lose things in Plantation
From shopping centers to parks, we monitor all Plantation neighborhoods.
Downtown Plantation and NW 70th Terrace
The civic and retail core, including City Hall and the Police Department area. Items found here often get turned in quickly to local businesses or law enforcement.
Broward County Transit hubs and bus stops
Planation residents use Broward buses throughout the city. Lost items on transit are held at the BCT central lost and found.
Residential neighborhoods and community parks
Lost items in residential areas often show up in local Facebook groups or Nextdoor posts from neighbors who find them.
Shopping and commercial corridors
Malls, grocery stores, and retail centers have their own lost and found desks. We alert them and monitor their channels.
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)
Travelers passing through Plantation on trips to and from FLL may lose items at the terminal or in rental car areas.
Where Plantation residents post found items
We monitor these channels so you don't have to refresh them every hour.
Local community discussions and classifieds
Dedicated lost pet coordination
Regional lost and found pet database
Neighborhood-level posts of found items
Regional discussions and lost item threads
Frequently asked questions about reporting lost items in Plantation
How long do the Plantation Police and Broward County Transit keep lost items?
Plantation Police keep found property for a period set by Florida state law, typically 30 days before items may be disposed of or auctioned. Broward County Transit holds items for 30 days as well. Report promptly so authorities can help you recover your loss quickly.
Can I file a police report online for a lost item in Plantation?
Yes. The City of Plantation offers online police reporting through their website. You can also call the non-emergency line at 954-797-2100 or visit the Police Department at 451 NW 70th Terrace in person.
What do I do if I lost something on a Broward County Transit bus?
Call Broward County Transit Lost and Found at 954-357-8400 during business hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 4pm). Have your bus route number and a detailed description of the item ready.
How can I report a lost pet in Plantation?
Contact Broward County Animal Care at 954-359-1313 or email admissions@broward.org. Also post on PawBoost and local Plantation lost pet Facebook groups immediately. ReportLost can file a priority pet report that accelerates alerts across these channels.
Is ReportLost.org an official service, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that helps you report losses efficiently and monitors the web on your behalf. We don't replace police reports or official lost and found channels. We work alongside them, making sure your report reaches the right places and keeping you informed automatically for months.
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Start your search today
The longer you wait, the further your lost item travels. Report now, and our system begins monitoring immediately. You'll get alerts if anything matching your description shows up anywhere in Broward County or online.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Plantation Police Department, City of Plantation, Broward County Transit, Broward County Animal Care, Fort Lauderdale Airport, or any other government or private agency listed. We coordinate with these services to help you report losses and monitor public channels on your behalf. Always file an official report with the Plantation Police or relevant local agency if required by law or local policy.