Lost your wallet, keys, or phone in St. Augustine Beach? Here is where to report it.
One report sends your loss to the St. Augustine Beach Police Department, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, local lost and found offices, and active community channels. Your report stays active for months, keeping your item in the search loop.
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 St. Augustine Beach
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter most to recovery, so you don't have to chase down forms across multiple agencies.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to the St. Augustine Beach Police Department (non-emergency line), the St. Johns County Sheriff, and relevant local lost and found desks. We make sure the right department sees your loss, based on where it happened.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report stays active and continues matching against new found-item reports, community posts, and local marketplace listings. You don't have to refresh Facebook groups or check sites daily, we're watching for a match and will alert you.
Where lost items go in St. Augustine Beach
Understanding your recovery options
St. Augustine Beach Police Department
The police hold lost and found items recovered in the Beach city limits. Contact the Property and Evidence Specialist Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We direct your report to them so they know your item might be coming in.
Call 904-825-1074|Email citypolice@citystaug.com|Visit sabpd.org
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
If your loss occurred outside the Beach city limits or in unincorporated county areas, the Sheriff's Office handles lost and found. We can clarify which agency covers your location and make sure your report reaches the right desk.
St. Augustine Beach City Hall
City Hall can direct you to department-specific lost and found services and help you understand where to file a formal report. They also handle inquiries about items lost at city events or facilities.
Sunshine Bus (St. Johns County Transit)
If you left something on a local bus, the Council on Aging coordinates lost and found for Sunshine Bus routes. Customer Service can help you locate your item. We provide the contact details so you know exactly where to call.
Lost pet? Act quickly
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in or around St. Augustine Beach, time matters. The St. Johns County Animal Control and local rescue networks coordinate recovery efforts. We help you notify the right agencies immediately and keep your pet in active search across community channels. File a priority lost pet report.
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Don't let your lost item slip away
The first hours matter, but so does the follow-up. Reporting now means we start routing to local agencies and community channels right away. And your report will stay active, searching for matches, so you don't have to.
Report my lost item →Losing something in St. Augustine Beach, whether it's at a restaurant on A1A, during a beach day, or at one of the city's historic attractions, can feel overwhelming. The police department has a lost and found, the county has another, local businesses handle their own items, and community groups post recoveries on social media. By the time you've contacted them all, your wallet, ring, or phone might have already been claimed or moved.
ReportLost bridges that gap. One simple report and we notify the St. Augustine Beach Police Department, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, and the local channels where found items typically surface. Best of all, your report doesn't stop searching after a few days, it keeps matching your lost item against incoming found-item reports and community posts for the full duration of your search window, so you can move forward with your day knowing the search is still active.
Common places people lose things in St. Augustine Beach
Knowing where you lost your item helps us route your report to the right recovery point
Beach & Waterfront
Rings, wallets, and phones are frequently left on towels or near the water. Items are often turned in to lifeguard stations or nearby shops.
A1A South & Commercial Strip
Restaurants, shops, and attractions along the main road see lost items daily. Businesses keep their own lost and found, but we make sure your report reaches them.
Historic District & Downtown
Galleries, cafes, and tourist attractions in the older part of town handle a high volume of lost items. We connect your report to the relevant businesses and city lost and found.
Parking Areas & Lots
Keys and bags are commonly left in or near vehicles. Parking facilities and nearby merchants often find these items.
Community channels where found items show up
People in St. Augustine Beach actively post found items on social media and community boards
Active lost and found pet community
Dedicated to pet recovery in the area
Local community discussions and lost item posts
Regional marketplace for found items
Frequently asked questions
How long does the St. Augustine Beach Police Department hold lost items?
The police hold lost and found items for a standard retention period. Contact the Property and Evidence Specialist at 904-825-1074 to check if your item is in their custody and how long they'll hold it before disposal.
Do I need to report my loss to both the Beach Police and the County Sheriff?
Typically, only one agency handles your loss depending on the location. Items lost within St. Augustine Beach city limits go to the Beach Police Department. Items lost in unincorporated St. Johns County areas go to the Sheriff's Office. We help clarify which one covers your loss location.
Can I check the police department's found items list online?
The St. Augustine Beach Police Department periodically releases lists of unclaimed items. You can call the Property and Evidence Specialist at 904-825-1074 or visit sabpd.org to ask if your item is listed.
What should I do if I lost something on a Sunshine Bus?
Contact the Council on Aging's Customer Service at 904-209-3710 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. They coordinate lost and found for local bus routes. Have your bus route and time of travel ready.
How does ReportLost help if I've already called the police?
ReportLost ensures your loss is reported to all relevant agencies and channels at once, not just one. And unlike a single phone call, your report stays active and continues searching for matches across community posts and found-item reports for your entire search window, so you don't have to keep calling back.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with any police department or government agency. We don't replace official reporting, we enhance it. When you report through us, we route your information to the official channels (police, sheriff, city offices, transit) so you don't have to contact each one separately. Your official report is always your starting point, and we make sure it reaches the right places.
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Start your search now
The sooner you report, the better your chances. Once your report is in, the search continues for you across police lost and found, community channels, and local businesses, for the full duration of your search window.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the St. Augustine Beach Police Department, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, the City of St. Augustine Beach, Sunshine Bus, or any other local agency or business mentioned on this page. We are a reporting and matching service that works with official channels and community resources to help you recover lost items. For emergencies, always contact local law enforcement directly.