Lost and found in East Dennis, Massachusetts
Report lost items to Dennis Police, Animal Control, or Cape Cod RTA. You can also publish a free listing or choose a paid search option to expand your reach locally.
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
No report has been filed in East Dennis yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
Across the United States
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Contact local services first
Call Dennis Police at (508) 394-1315 or Animal Control at (774) 352-1400 if you lost a pet. For items left on Cape Cod RTA buses, contact them directly at (508) 394-1313. Report to the relevant service right away so your item can be logged and held.
Publish a free public listing
Create a free post on ReportLost.org. Your listing will be publicly searchable and can be shared on local Facebook groups and Nextdoor. No fees, no automatic search.
Choose a search option if needed
For 6-month automatic web search plus QR stickers, choose Automatic Search ($12 once). For 12-month manual search, local outreach, and potential police report submission, choose Team-assisted Search ($25 once). Both options include email support and correspondence review.
Where to report lost items in East Dennis
Contact the right service based on what and where you lost your item
Dennis Police Department
Report lost wallets, keys, jewelry, phones, IDs, and general personal items. Police log lost and found reports and hold items. Call the business line during business hours to check on or report an item.
Dennis Town Hall
Town Hall also maintains a Lost and Found page where items turned in to town offices are recorded. Contact Town Administration or visit Town Hall at 685 Route 134, South Dennis, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Dennis Animal Control
If you lost a dog, cat, or other pet, call Animal Control immediately. They are available Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM. For emergencies after hours, the Police Department will dispatch Animal Control.
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Share your lost item report locally
Once you file your free report on ReportLost, you can share it in local Facebook groups dedicated to East Dennis and Dennis lost and found, or post on Nextdoor. Residents on Cape Cod actively help reunite lost items and pets.
Create a report →East Dennis is part of the town of Dennis on Cape Cod. Lost items are best reported directly to Dennis Police, Dennis Animal Control, or Cape Cod RTA depending on where and what was lost. These services log reports and hold items for set periods.
ReportLost.org lets you create a free public listing or add paid search features. Publishing on ReportLost does not replace direct contact with local services, and recovered items are retrieved through those services, not through ReportLost.
Common areas to check in East Dennis
Start your search in places where the item was last seen or frequently used
Downtown and Center Street
The main commercial and civic center of East Dennis, with shops, offices, and services where items are commonly turned in.
Beaches and waterfront
Popular spots along Cape Cod where personal items like keys, phones, and wallets are often left or turned in by beach staff.
Connect with the East Dennis and Dennis community
Share your lost item post in these active local groups to reach neighbors who may have found it
Facebook group for lost and found pets on Cape Cod
Search for Dennis or East Dennis community pages
Post in the East Dennis neighborhood feed
Reddit community for Cape Cod residents
Frequently asked questions
How long do police and Animal Control hold lost items?
Dennis Police does not publish a standard hold period on their website. Contact them at (508) 394-1315 to ask about retention. Animal Control can advise on lost pet holds when you call (774) 352-1400.
What if I lost something on a Cape Cod RTA bus?
Cape Cod RTA holds lost and found items at their South Dennis office for 30 days before disposal. Call (508) 394-1313 during business hours to report or inquire about an item left on a bus.
Is ReportLost.org official or run by Dennis Police?
No. ReportLost.org is an independent service. It is not part of Dennis Police, town government, or Animal Control. Publishing a report on ReportLost does not automatically notify police or local services. You must contact those services directly. ReportLost may assist with web search and local outreach as an optional paid service.
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Ready to report your lost item?
Start with a free public listing on ReportLost.org, and contact Dennis Police, Animal Control, or the relevant service right away. If you want to add automatic web search or team-assisted outreach, you can choose a search option when you create your report.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Dennis Police Department, Town of Dennis, Dennis Animal Control, Cape Cod RTA, or any government agency. Publishing a report on ReportLost does not replace direct contact with local services. Items are recovered through those services, not through ReportLost.