Lost something in Waimea? Here is where to report it.
One report routes your loss to the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Hawaii County Animal Control, local transit services, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found items.
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
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
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- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You report the loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed by local authorities and community channels in Waimea.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Hawaii County Animal Control, Hele-On Bus lost and found if applicable, and local social channels. You don't have to call each one.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report automatically cross-references new found items, community posts, and online listings. You'll get an alert the moment we spot a credible match, so you're not checking Facebook groups every day.
Where to Report a Lost Item in Waimea
The channels below accept reports directly. ReportLost coordinates with them all at once so you don't have to.
Police & Lost Property
The Hawaiʻi Police Department handles lost items reported in Waimea. You can file a report in person at the Waimea police station or call the non-emergency line. We route your report to the right precinct and generate the exact information to include.
Hawaiʻi Police Department|Non-emergency line: (808) 935-3311|Email: info@hawaiipolice.gov
Hawaii County Government
The County of Hawaiʻi Waimea Office can direct you to the appropriate department for your loss or help connect you with local services.
Hele-On Bus Lost & Found
If you lost something on a Hele-On Bus route (including the Route 301 Waimea Circulator), contact the transit system's lost and found. We tell you which route covers your area and provide the contact info you need.
Hawaii County Mass Transit|Transit Info: (808) 961-8744 Option 1
Lost or Found Pet
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in or around Waimea, contact Hawaii County Animal Control immediately. They work with local shelters and can help reunite you with your companion. File a priority lost pet report with us so your pet is broadcast to shelters and rescue networks across the islands.
Hawaii County Animal Control|Dispatch: (808) 327-3558|Email: animalcontrol@hawaiicounty.gov
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Getting your report in quickly helps
The sooner you file, the faster we can broadcast your loss to Waimea's police, animal control, and community channels. Once your report is live, you can take a breath. Our system continues matching new found items to your report for the full search period.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Waimea can feel isolating. Your wallet might end up with a ranch hand, a phone could be turned in at the Waimea police station or a shop on Kawaihae Road, or a beloved pet might be sheltered across the island. The problem is that Hawaiʻi's police, animal control, transit, and community groups all operate separately, forcing you to juggle multiple phone calls, website forms, and Facebook searches.
ReportLost simplifies this. File one report with us, and we handle the routing to Hawaiʻi Police, County Animal Control, Hele-On Bus, and local community channels automatically. Better still, your report doesn't stop looking the moment you submit it. It stays active for months, continuously scanning new found items and posts against your description so you can move on knowing the search is still working for you.
Common Places to Lose Something in Waimea
If you remember where you last had your item, let us know. It helps us route your report to the right local department.
Parker Square & Downtown Kawaihae Road
The heart of Waimea's shopping and services. Wallets and phones are often turned in to shops, the bank, or nearby restaurants.
Waimea Park & Recreation Areas
Community gathering spaces where lost jewelry, keys, and personal items can be handed in to staff or park offices.
Parker Ranch & Rural Routes
If lost while on ranch land or rural drives, items may be reported to Hawaii County Animal Control or local property offices.
Hele-On Bus Routes (Route 301 Waimea Circulator)
Lost items on buses are held at the transit lost and found for 45 days. Call (808) 961-8744 to check or file a report.
Community Help
Local groups and forums where found items are often posted. ReportLost broadcasts to these channels automatically.
Facebook group for reuniting lost and found pets across the island
Community group dedicated to returning lost items and pets to their owners
Reddit community where locals post found items and lost pet alerts
Local civic group that shares community notices and found items
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the Hawaiʻi Police Department hold a lost item?
Items turned in to police are typically held for a limited time. Contact the non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 to ask about the current retention policy and check if your item has been reported.
What happens if my item is found on a Hele-On Bus?
Bus drivers and staff turn in found items to the Hawaii County Mass Transit lost and found office. Items are held for 45 days from the date of loss. Call (808) 961-8744 Option 1 to check or file a report.
If I lose a pet in Waimea, where should I start?
Call Hawaii County Animal Control immediately at (808) 327-3558. Post on local Facebook groups like BIG ISLAND PETS Lost and Found and Lost & Found Hawaii. Then file a lost pet report with us so your pet is broadcast to shelters and rescue networks island-wide.
Can I file a report if I'm out of Hawaii right now?
Yes. You can file a report with us online anytime. We'll contact Hawaiʻi Police, Animal Control, and local channels on your behalf, even if you're not in Waimea. Just provide as much detail as you can about your loss.
How often does ReportLost check for matches?
Your report continuously scans new found items, community posts, and online listings for matches. We alert you immediately when we spot something credible so you don't have to refresh Facebook groups or call every office every day.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We route your report to the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Animal Control, and other authorities on your behalf, then keep searching on your timeline. We don't replace the police, but we save you the time of filing the same report in five different places.
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Ready to file your report?
The sooner you get your loss on record with Hawaiʻi Police, Animal Control, and Waimea's community channels, the sooner someone might recognize it and reach out. Let us handle the coordination while your report keeps working for you.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Hawaii County government, Hele-On Bus, or any local shelters. We coordinate your report with these official channels but do not operate them. For emergencies, always call 911.