Lost something in East Point? Here are the offices that take your report.
File a single report and we notify the East Point Police Department, City Hall, MARTA transit, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and relevant local channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found item posts and community alerts.
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.
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How ReportLost works in East Point
You file your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to reach the right local authorities and community networks in East Point.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the East Point Police, City Hall, MARTA (if transit), Hartsfield-Jackson if relevant, and active local social channels, so you don't have to call around.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report automatically matches against new found item posts, community announcements, and marketplace listings. We alert you instantly if a credible match appears, so you're not checking groups and sites every day.
Where to report a lost item in East Point
The official channels and how we help
East Point Police Department
The Police Department takes lost item reports and maintains a lost and found database. We identify which precinct covers your loss location and generate the exact information to include in your police report.
City of East Point
Items found in public spaces or city buildings can be claimed through the City's main office. We point you to the right city department based on where your loss occurred.
MARTA (Atlanta Transit)
If you lost something on a MARTA bus or at a station, the Lost and Found office at Five Points Station holds items. We ensure your report reaches MARTA's department so they're looking for your description.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Lost at ATL? The airport's Lost and Found office is in the Domestic Terminal. We generate the details needed for a thorough airport inquiry.
Lost Pet
If your pet is missing, Fulton County Animal Services is the primary shelter covering East Point. They waive reclaim fees for lost pets, and multiple local rescue networks help spread the word. file a priority lost pet report
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Start your search now
The sooner you report, the sooner the local channels get notified and begin looking. Once your report is filed, your worry shrinks: the system takes over.
Report my lost item →Losing something in East Point means piecing together help from the police, city departments, bus systems, maybe the airport if you were traveling, and scattered Facebook groups and Nextdoor posts. Each place operates independently, and if you miss a post or forget to follow up, your item slips further away. The system isn't broken, but it's fragmented, and the burden falls on you to stay on top of it.
ReportLost simplifies that chaos. One report triggers notifications to all the channels that matter in East Point and the greater Atlanta area. Then your report works for you in the background, scanning for matches over months, not just days. You report once, and the search continues automatically while you move forward with your life.
Common loss locations in East Point
Places where items are often misplaced or left behind
East Point Street corridor
The main commercial and civic stretch, home to City Hall, the Police Department, and local shops, where wallets and keys are frequently left.
MARTA bus routes and stations
Items left on seats or under seats during transit through East Point and into Atlanta; the Lost and Found at Five Points is the central hub.
Residential neighborhoods
Porches, driveways, and mailboxes where packages and personal items go missing, often tracked through local community networks.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
For travelers passing through ATL, the airport's terminal areas are common loss points; the Domestic Terminal Lost and Found handles the majority of claims.
Community networks in and around East Point
Where locals post found items and lost pet alerts
Facebook group for pet reunification in the tri-cities area
Regional Facebook group covering East Point and greater Atlanta
Statewide Facebook community for lost and found pet alerts
Neighborhood social network where locals post found items and alerts
Reddit community where residents share lost item threads and advice
Frequently asked questions
How long will the police hold my lost item if someone turns it in?
The East Point Police Department maintains a lost and found, but retention periods vary by item type. We recommend checking with them directly at 404-761-2170 or visiting their office at 2727 East Point Street to ask about the hold period for your specific item.
How do I pick up a lost item from MARTA?
Call MARTA's Lost and Found at 404-848-3208 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or visit the office at Five Points Station. They'll confirm whether your item has been found and arrange a retrieval appointment.
What if I lost something at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport?
Contact the airport's Lost and Found office at lost@aatc.org or call 404-530-2100, extension 100. They're open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Include your report number when inquiring.
If I find a stray pet in East Point, who do I contact?
Call Fulton County Animal Services at 404-613-0358. They handle stray animals in East Point and can arrange pickup or direct you to a safe location.
How does ReportLost keep my report active for months?
Your report stays in our system for 12 months, automatically cross-referencing new found item posts on Facebook, Nextdoor, MARTA alerts, and community channels. If a credible match appears, we notify you right away, so you don't have to manually check sites every day.
Is ReportLost.org an official police service?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside law enforcement and community networks, not as a replacement for them. We speed up your reporting to official channels and keep your search active in the background; the police and local authorities remain the primary record keepers.
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Ready to find your lost item?
File your report now and let ReportLost handle the coordination with East Point Police, City Hall, MARTA, Hartsfield-Jackson, and local community networks. Your search starts today and keeps working for months.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the East Point Police Department, City of East Point, MARTA, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Fulton County Animal Services, or any other local government or transit agency. We coordinate with these organizations on your behalf but do not replace their official lost and found operations. For emergency situations, contact local police at 911. For non-emergency police inquiries, call 404-761-2170.