Lost & Found in Forestdale, MA
Report a lost item or pet directly to Sandwich Police and Animal Control, or use ReportLost to publish your report and optionally add automatic or team-assisted search.
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 Forestdale yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Create a free report
Post your lost item on ReportLost with a photo and description. Your report is published immediately and visible to people checking the site.
Contact local services directly
Call Sandwich Police Department at 508-888-1212 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM) to ask if your item has been turned in. For a lost pet, contact Animal Control at 508-367-8148.
Add search support (optional)
Upgrade to automatic search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and a ReportLost certificate, or team-assisted search ($25) for 12 months, manual outreach, and publication to local groups.
Where to report your lost item
Contact these services first, or use ReportLost to publish and search simultaneously.
Sandwich Police Department
Handles lost and found for most items. Call during business hours to ask if your item has been turned in.
Town of Sandwich
Contact Town Hall for general information about municipal services and lost item procedures.
Animal Control & Lost Pets
Report a lost or found pet to Animal Control or check with the MSPCA. Dogs are held for at least 7 days by law.
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Not finding your item yet?
Publish your lost item report on ReportLost free, or add automatic web search to reach more people over time.
Create a report →Forestdale is part of Sandwich, Massachusetts. Lost items are typically handled by the Sandwich Police Department, and lost pets should be reported to Animal Control or the MSPCA.
ReportLost offers a free public listing for your lost item, plus optional search services that complement direct contact with local authorities. This page explains what to do and how each option works.
Common areas in Forestdale
Check these places and local community spaces.
Route 130
Main corridor through Forestdale; retail and service businesses often hold items found in their stores.
Forestdale School area
Schools and adjacent public spaces; contact the school office if your item was lost there.
Community groups
Local Facebook groups share lost and found posts; Sandwich News and Sandwich Lost and Found Pets are active.
Active local group for community posts including lost items.
Dedicated group for lost and found pets in the Sandwich area.
Covers Cape Cod and Sandwich area lost pet alerts.
Frequently asked questions
How long do police hold lost items?
Specific hold times vary by item type. Contact Sandwich Police at 508-888-1212 to ask how long your item will be kept and what steps you should take to claim it.
How long is a lost pet held by Animal Control?
Lost dogs must be held for at least 7 days under Massachusetts law. Contact Animal Control at 508-367-8148 or check with the MSPCA at 508-775-0940.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that lets you publish a free lost item report and optionally add web search support. You should always contact local police, animal control, and relevant businesses directly. ReportLost does not replace these official channels.
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Ready to report your lost item?
Start with a free public report on ReportLost. You can also contact Sandwich Police and local services at the same time.
Compare search options →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with Sandwich Police Department, the Town of Sandwich, Animal Control, or any other municipal or local organization. A lost item report published on ReportLost does not constitute an official police report. Always contact local law enforcement and relevant services directly.