Lost your wallet, ring, or keys in South Daytona? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report reaches the South Daytona Police Department, Volusia County Animal Services (for lost pets), Votran transit lost and found, local Facebook groups, and our network of South Daytona recovery partners. Your report stays active.
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. Include a photo if you have one. We gather all the details needed to route your item through the right channels.
We notify the right places
Your report goes straight to the South Daytona Police Department, local transit services, area animal shelters (if it's a pet), and active community groups. No more calling around.
Your report keeps searching
We don't stop after day one. Your report stays active and continues to match against new found items, community posts, and local announcements for the full duration of your search period, so you don't have to check every group or marketplace yourself every day.
Where Lost Items End Up in South Daytona
And how to reach them (or let us do it for you).
South Daytona Police Department
The Police Department logs lost and found reports and holds items for a set period. If you lost your wallet, purse, or phone at a business, home, or public space, the police often end up with it. We generate the exact details and file your report directly with them so you don't have to worry about which precinct or what forms to use.
Votran Lost & Found
Left your ring, bracelet, or bag on a Votran bus in South Daytona? Votran maintains a centralized lost and found for items left on transit vehicles. We ensure your report reaches their team and help you understand the timeline for claiming found items.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a cat or dog in South Daytona, time matters. Volusia County Animal Services and Halifax Humane Society are your first stops, and local Facebook pet groups activate quickly to help spread the word. We alert all the right places and keep your pet's description in circulation, matching it against newly found animals reported by others. file a priority lost pet report
Daytona Beach International Airport
If you lost your phone, wallet, or bracelet at the airport (about 20 minutes north), contact their Lost and Found desk or TSA directly. We'll point you to the right team and what information they'll need from you.
South Daytona City Hall & Local Services
Lost something at a city park, recreation facility, or city-owned space? City Hall and Public Safety can direct you to the right department and help trace your item. We handle the coordination so you get a clear answer.
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Ready to report?
The sooner you file, the better your chances, and once your report is in the system, our team takes it from there. You can move on knowing your item is being actively searched for across all the right places.
Report my lost item →Losing something in South Daytona can feel like a dead end, especially when items end up in different places: some with the police, some at Votran, some posted in Facebook groups by kind strangers, and some still sitting in a shop or parking lot where you left them. Reaching all of those places individually, remembering to check back, and keeping track of your details takes time you don't have.
ReportLost takes that burden off your shoulders. File once, and we handle the routing to every relevant South Daytona authority, transit service, and active community channel. After you submit, your report stays in active search mode, continuously matched against new found items and community posts, so you can breathe easy knowing your item is being looked for even while you move on with your day.
Common Places People Lose Items in South Daytona
Know where to look and what we'll help you reach.
Ridgewood Avenue (Downtown Corridor)
The main commercial strip where wallets, phones, and keys are frequently left in shops, restaurants, and parking areas. Police and local businesses work together to log these.
Beach & Waterfront Areas
Items get lost or left behind along the Intracoastal and beach access points. Volusia Beach Safety and local groups often spot found items here.
Votran Bus Routes & Transit Stops
Phones, bags, and personal items slip off buses or are left at transit shelters. Votran's lost and found is centralized and searchable.
Parks & Recreation Facilities
Local parks and sports areas see lost rings, glasses, and small items regularly. City Services and park staff hold these temporarily.
Big Tree Road & Residential Areas
Neighborhood streets and near homes, especially items lost during moving or outdoor activities. Nextdoor and local Facebook groups help reunite people with found items here.
Community Help on Social Media
South Daytona has active lost and found groups where neighbors post found items daily.
Facebook group for the wider Daytona region (includes South Daytona)
Dedicated pet lost and found group
County-wide lost and found network
Neighborhood-level alerts and posts in your area
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the South Daytona Police Department hold lost items?
The police typically hold lost property for 30 to 90 days depending on the item and circumstances. We make sure your report is filed right away so your item is logged and tracked from day one.
What's Votran's lost and found claim process?
If your item is found on a Votran bus, you can contact Votran's Customer Service at 386-761-7700 or visit their lost and found desk during business hours (8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday). We'll make sure they know to look for your specific item.
How quickly should I report a lost pet in South Daytona?
Report immediately. Contact Volusia County Animal Services at 386-248-1777 (9am to 5pm weekdays) and Halifax Humane Society at 386-274-4703. We'll notify both plus active pet groups so your cat or dog description spreads fast across the community.
If I lost my wallet or phone at the airport, what do I do?
Call the Daytona Beach International Airport Lost and Found at 386-947-7506 (8:30am to 4pm). If it was at a security checkpoint, contact TSA directly. We'll help you figure out which team to reach and what details they need.
Do I have to check Facebook groups and Nextdoor every day?
No. Once you file with us, your report stays active and we continuously match your item description against new found posts, community announcements, and incoming reports. You'll get an alert if a credible match comes up, so you don't have to monitor the groups yourself.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not a government agency. We don't replace the police or official lost and found offices, we complement them. We file your report with the right authorities, post to community channels, and keep your item in active search mode so you don't have to coordinate all of that yourself. The official channels are still doing the work, we just make sure your item gets to them and stays searchable.
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File your report now
The sooner your item is in the system, the sooner it can be matched with a found item or spotted by someone in the community. Once you file, your report keeps working for you across all South Daytona's recovery channels.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the South Daytona Police Department, Volusia County, Votran, Halifax Humane Society, Daytona Beach International Airport, or any local government or business entity. We work with these services on behalf of lost item reporters but are not part of them. Always verify direct contact information on official websites.