Lost something in Westgate? Report it and activate your search.
One report connects you to Westgate Resorts Lost & Found, local law enforcement, and Orlando-area transit services. Your report stays active for up to 12 months, automatically matching against new found items so you don't have to check every channel yourself.
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 for Westgate
You describe what you lost
Tell us the item, where you lost it in Westgate (whether at a resort, shopping area, or on local transit), and when. We'll ask for details that matter: color, brand, distinguishing marks.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to Westgate Resorts Lost & Found if applicable, Westgate Police, nearby city departments (Margate, Hollywood, Longwood), and transit operators in the region. You get the exact contact info and next steps; we handle the routing.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period (12 months), your report stays active and cross-checks new found-item posts, Facebook community groups, and local marketplace listings. We alert you instantly if a match appears, so you can follow up without daily manual searches.
Where to Report a Lost Item in Westgate
These are the official channels to contact directly. ReportLost can alert them on your behalf and keep your case active longer than most systems allow.
Westgate Resorts Lost & Found
If you lost something at a Westgate property (Vacation Villas, River Ranch, or elsewhere), the resort has a recovery system. Contact the resort directly to file a claim and check their inventory. We'll let you know which property to contact based on where you lost your item.
Westgate Vacation Villas: 407-239-0510|Westgate River Ranch: 863-692-1321
Local Police Lost & Found
Westgate falls within or near several jurisdiction boundaries. Depending on where you lost your item, it may be held by the Westgate Police, Margate PD, Longwood PD, Hollywood PD, or Port Orange PD. Items are typically held for 90 days. We'll identify the correct precinct and help you file or claim your property.
City of Margate: 954-972-6454|Longwood Police Non-Emergency: 407-891-6700|Port Orange Property & Evidence: 386-506-5890
Regional Transit Lost & Found
Lost your wallet or ring on a bus in the greater Orlando or Broward area? Different transit providers (Metrobus, CAT, HART) serve Westgate's surrounding communities. Each has its own lost-and-found line and claim process. We'll direct you to the right transit operator and provide the exact info needed for your claim.
Miami-Dade Transit: 786-469-5564|CAT (Collier Area Transit): 239-252-7777|HART (Tampa): 813-384-6301
Orlando Area Airports
If you lost your phone or luggage while traveling through the region, MCO (Orlando International) and Melbourne-Orlando (MLB) both have official lost-and-found departments. Submit a claim online or call ahead so they can locate your item before you visit. We'll generate the details they need to verify your claim quickly.
MCO Lost & Found: flymco.com|Melbourne-Orlando (MLB): 321-409-2045
Lost Pets
Lost a dog, cat, or other pet in Westgate or the surrounding Palm Beach and Broward communities? Animal shelters, animal control, and local Facebook groups dedicated to lost pets are your fastest channels. Time is critical with missing animals. If your pet is missing, file a priority lost pet report for immediate routing to shelters and social channels in your area.
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The sooner your item is in the system, the sooner it can match against found items across all these channels. Every day counts, and having your report active continuously (rather than a one-time inquiry) gives you the best shot at recovery.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Westgate means navigating multiple services: the resort's own recovery desk, city police departments covering the area, and transit systems if the loss happened on a bus. Each has its own process, hold periods, and claim procedures. Without a single point of coordination, items slip through the cracks, and you're left checking Facebook groups and calling different numbers each week.
ReportLost bridges that gap. One report, one timestamp, and your item is in motion across all the right channels. What sets us apart is that your report doesn't go inactive after a week: it remains live throughout your entire search period, continuously comparing new found items against your description. You won't have to refresh community posts or revisit the resort desk every few days—we do that automatically, and you hear the moment a real match shows up.
Common Places Items Go Missing in Westgate
Whether at a resort, shopping venue, or in transit, these are the zones where most reports originate.
Westgate Resorts Properties
Vacation Villas, River Ranch, and other Westgate resort locations. Items left in rooms, lobbies, restaurants, or recreation areas are typically logged in the resort's own recovery system within hours.
Downtown Westgate & Oswego Avenue
The Westgate Park and Recreation Center area, local shops, and streets near the community center. Items found here often end up with nearby city police departments.
Transit & Bus Routes
Bus stops and regional transit vehicles serving Westgate and connecting to Margate, Hollywood, and surrounding areas. Lost items on buses are typically held at the transit operator's central lost-and-found.
Retail & Shopping Areas
Malls, shopping plazas, and commercial corridors in greater Westgate. Stores often turn in found items to local police or hold them briefly in-house.
Orlando Area Airports
If your loss happened while traveling through MCO (Orlando International) or Melbourne-Orlando, check those airports' dedicated lost-and-found offices and your airline's baggage office.
Community Channels & Social Media
Residents post found items in these groups and forums. Once your report is live with ReportLost, we'll alert you if someone posts a match; you don't have to scroll daily.
Reddit's Orlando community, including lost-and-found threads and local advice.
West Palm Beach subreddit with lost-and-found discussions for the greater region.
Active group covering Weston, SW Ranches, Davie, and nearby areas including Westgate neighborhoods.
Largest pet recovery group in the region; also posts non-pet lost items.
Neighborhood-based social network where Westgate residents report lost and found items to immediate neighbors.
Community pages and neighborhood watch groups where residents alert each other to found items and lost pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do police departments in Westgate hold lost items?
Most Westgate-area police departments (Margate, Longwood, Hollywood, Port Orange) hold property for 90 days before disposal or donation. That's why filing your report early and having it stay active is crucial. ReportLost keeps your claim in motion well past the initial departmental hold period, cross-referencing items claimed by others or transferred to shelters.
If I lost something at a Westgate resort, do I contact the resort or the police?
Start with the resort directly—they have their own recovery system and can often locate items within hours or days. Westgate Vacation Villas is 407-239-0510, and River Ranch is 863-692-1321. If the resort can't help, file a report with local police so it's also in the official lost-and-found database. ReportLost will coordinate both avenues for you.
I lost my wallet on a bus. Which transit company do I call?
It depends on which bus route. Miami-Dade Transit (786-469-5564) covers some areas, CAT (239-252-7777) covers others, and HART (813-384-6301) operates in different zones. When you file with ReportLost, we'll identify the likely operator based on where you boarded and provide their lost-and-found number. Call within 2-3 days; most transit systems hold items for 30 to 90 days.
Can I claim found items online, or do I have to visit in person?
Most venues allow online inquiries and claim forms (Westgate Resorts, MCO airport, some police departments). However, verifying ownership and picking up your item often requires a phone call or visit. ReportLost will tell you the exact steps for each location and can help you draft a claim that speeds up verification.
What makes ReportLost different from just calling the police or the resort?
When you call a single department, your report is active as long as they're processing it—typically a few weeks. ReportLost files your report across all relevant channels (resort, police, transit, social media) and keeps your item in active search mode for up to 12 months. If someone posts a found item on Facebook or a new match appears in a city database weeks later, we alert you. You don't have to remember to follow up; your report does the work.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace filing with the police?
ReportLost is an independent service and does not replace official police reports or lost-and-found claims. We're a coordination and alerting platform: we help you file with the right departments and keep your case actively monitored across multiple channels simultaneously. If you need an official police report (for insurance, for example), we'll make sure you know how to file one and with which precinct. Think of us as your search assistant, not a replacement for law enforcement.
Lost & found in nearby cities
Here is who holds found property.
The moment you report, your item begins matching across Westgate resorts, local police departments, transit services, and community channels. Over the next weeks and months, your report stays live, so even if your item surfaces in a lost-and-found database or a Facebook post you would have missed, we catch it and let you know. Act today, and let your report search while you move on.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost-and-found coordination service and is not affiliated with Westgate Resorts, Westgate Police Department, Margate Police, Longwood Police, Hollywood Police, Port Orange Police, Miami-Dade Transit, CAT, HART, MCO, or any other city or transit agency mentioned. We are not a replacement for official police reports or claims filed directly with these entities. We help coordinate and monitor your report across multiple channels to improve your chances of recovery. Always file an official report with your local police department if required for insurance or legal purposes.