Lost your wallet, phone, or pet in Fitzgerald? Here is who holds found property.
One report goes straight to the Fitzgerald Police Department, the Humane Society, local Facebook groups, and keeps searching for a match across the community.
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
Georgia : there is no statewide clock. Retention is decided by local policy, and Atlanta's airport runs its own separate circuit. (OCGA §16-8-6)
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Fitzgerald
You file one report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the right details so nothing gets missed.
We route it to the right places
Your report lands with the Fitzgerald Police Department, the Humane Society (if it's a pet), and the key local channels where found items show up.
Your report stays active and keeps searching
For 12 months, your report continuously matches against new found items posted locally. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check Facebook groups or call the shelter yourself every day.
Where your lost item goes in Fitzgerald
These are the channels we route your report to, so you know exactly who's looking
Fitzgerald Police Department
The Police Department keeps a lost and found for items turned in by residents and businesses. We tell you exactly which precinct handles your loss location and file your report so it's on record.
City Hall & City Clerk
Items found in public spaces or turned in to city offices end up here. We help you generate the exact information needed for your report so there's no confusion about what you lost or where.
Public Transit System
If you lost something on a Fitzgerald bus, the Public Transit System's lost and found is where it typically lands. We point you to the right contact so you know how to follow up.
Municipal Airport
Fitzgerald's Municipal Airport has a small lost and found for items left in the terminal or on aircraft. We make sure your report reaches them if your loss happened at the airport.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet, the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Humane Society is your first stop. They reunite lost pets with their owners, and we make sure your pet gets posted to the right shelters and community channels. File a priority lost pet report
Facebook & Community Groups
Fitzgerald Friends For Shelter Pets & Lost and Found is the main hub where residents post and share found items. We post your report there so thousands of locals see it right away.
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The sooner you report, the sooner we start
Filing your report now means your details reach all the right places today, and your search stays active for months without you having to lift a finger.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Fitzgerald means checking with the police, calling the Humane Society, scrolling through Facebook groups, and hoping someone hands it in. The problem: each place operates separately, and by the time you find the right channel, days have passed. ReportLost simplifies this by filing a single, detailed report that reaches all the key services at once and keeps working for you long after you submit it.
Our team makes sure your loss gets to the Fitzgerald Police Department's lost and found, alerts the right local groups, and then your report stays active for months, automatically cross-checking new found items and announcements so you can breathe easier knowing the search is still running in the background.
Common places where things get lost in Fitzgerald
If you lost something in one of these areas, we'll make sure your report reaches the right local channels
Downtown Fitzgerald
Shopping, dining, and city offices around Central Avenue where wallets and phones often turn up.
Lions Park
Local park and recreational areas where items are sometimes left behind or found by visitors.
Municipal Airport & Terminal Drive
Airport terminal and parking areas, plus items lost during travel.
Bus Routes & Transit Centers
Public transit buses and stops around the city where backpacks, phones, and personal items are frequently left.
Residential Neighborhoods
Homes and streets throughout Fitzgerald where pets and household items go missing.
Your community is already searching
These are the Facebook groups and local channels where found items get posted first
Active Facebook group for lost and found announcements
Official city updates and community posts
Reddit community for statewide lost and found posts
Common questions about losing things in Fitzgerald
How long does the Fitzgerald Police Department keep lost items?
The Police Department typically holds items for a set period before disposal or donation. We recommend filing your report right away and then following up with the Police Department at (229) 426-5000 to ask about their specific retention policy for your item.
What if I lost something on the public bus?
Items found on Fitzgerald's Public Transit buses are held at the transit system's office. Contact the Ben Hill County Public Transit System to check their lost and found, or let us file the report and they'll be notified alongside the other local services.
How do I report a lost pet in Fitzgerald?
Call or visit the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Humane Society at (229) 426-5078 (open Tuesday to Friday, 12pm to 4:30pm). You can also post in the Fitzgerald Friends For Shelter Pets & Lost and Found Facebook group. ReportLost makes this easier by filing a priority lost pet report that reaches shelters, social media, and the community at once.
How long does my report stay active with ReportLost?
Your report stays active and keeps searching for a match for your entire chosen period, either 12 months. During that time, new found items posted locally are automatically checked against your description, and you get an alert if a credible match appears. You don't have to resubmit or check back yourself.
What if my item was lost at Fitzgerald Municipal Airport?
Contact the airport's office at (229) [airport direct number not found in results; check with Fitzgerald Municipal Airport directly]. We route your report to them so it's on their radar along with the other local services, and your report keeps searching across community channels too.
Is ReportLost official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We file your report with the Fitzgerald Police Department and other local services so you don't have to call each one separately. You can also report to them directly. Our added value is the continuous, automated search across local social media and found item posts for months after you submit, so your loss doesn't fall through the cracks.
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Ready to get your report out there?
File your report now and let us handle routing it to the Fitzgerald Police, the Humane Society, local Facebook groups, and everywhere else that matters. Your search stays active while you move forward.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Fitzgerald Police Department, City of Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Humane Society, Fitzgerald Municipal Airport, or any other local government or law enforcement agency. We file reports on your behalf with these organizations as listed, but they operate independently. Please contact these agencies directly for official inquiries or emergencies.