Lost your wallet, keys, or pet in West Yarmouth? Here is who holds found property.
Submit one report and we connect you with the Yarmouth Police Department, local animal control, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching new found items with your description so you don't have to search manually every day.
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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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works for West Yarmouth
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. Include photos if you have them. We gather all the details needed to alert the right places.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to Yarmouth Police, Animal Control (if it's a pet), local lost and found offices, and gets posted to Facebook and community groups where locals actively search and share.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report automatically cross-references new found items posted online, in shops, and by community members. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you can focus on other things while we keep the search alive.
Where to report a loss in West Yarmouth
We handle routing for you, but here's what each service does and how to reach them directly.
Yarmouth Police Department
The Yarmouth Police handles lost item reports for property found or lost within town limits. Call their non-emergency line to file a report and describe your lost item. We'll make sure your report reaches them and tell you exactly which details to provide.
Yarmouth Town Hall
Town Hall keeps records of items turned in to the town, especially those found in public buildings or common areas. They can also direct you to department-specific lost and found offices. We'll provide the exact info to include when you follow up with them.
Public Transit Lost & Found
If you lost something on an MBTA bus or regional transit, each service maintains its own lost and found. Call the number for the transit type to describe your item and schedule a pickup. We'll point you to the right transit provider and contact method for your specific route.
Lost pet? File a priority report
West Yarmouth Animal Control and local rescue networks move fast on lost pets. Posts on Yarmouth Lost & Found Pets and Cape Cod community groups often reunite families with missing cats, dogs, and other animals within days. file a priority lost pet report
Yarmouth Animal Control: 508-394-4422|Check the Yarmouth Lost & Found Pets Facebook group
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Report now, find later
The sooner your report is active across police, local groups, and community channels, the faster someone who finds your item can match it to your description. Once it's filed, you can take a breath. The search keeps running while you get back to your day.
Report my lost item →Losing something in West Yarmouth means juggling calls to the police non-emergency line, checking Facebook groups, driving to local shops, and refreshing lost pet networks every morning. Each organization keeps its own records, and there's no central way to stay visible to everyone who might find your item.
ReportLost simplifies that. One report, one description, routed to the Yarmouth Police Department, Animal Control, and all the community channels where locals post found items. Your report doesn't disappear after a few days, either. It stays active and keeps searching for a match throughout your entire 6 or 12-month search period, so you can stop checking every marketplace, Facebook group, and bulletin board yourself.
Common places to lose things in West Yarmouth
Whether you've lost something at home, on the go, or in town, knowing where helps us direct your report.
Downtown & Route 28 retail corridor
The busiest commercial strip in West Yarmouth, full of shops, restaurants, and parking lots where wallets, phones, and rings slip out of pockets during errands.
Bass River and public beach areas
Popular summer gathering spots where sunglasses, sandals, and personal items are left behind or lost on the sand and in parking areas.
Yarmouth Dennis Regional High School and local parks
Community gathering points where items are left on benches, in vehicles, or near athletic facilities and playgrounds.
Residential neighborhoods
Home areas including Lewis Road, Higgins Crowell Road, and surrounding streets where lost keys and pets often stay close by but need quick alerts to neighbors.
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (Hyannis) and transit hubs
If traveling, items lost at regional transit points or the nearby Hyannis airport require routing to airport lost and found or bus service providers.
Community channels where lost items are posted
West Yarmouth residents actively share found items in these groups. We notify them of your loss.
Primary Facebook group for missing and found animals across Yarmouth and West Yarmouth
Broader Cape Cod network for lost pet alerts and reunions
Reddit community where West Yarmouth residents post local lost and found notices
Statewide lost pet group that amplifies alerts for missing dogs across the region
Official police page that shares community alerts and lost item notices
Frequently asked questions about lost items in West Yarmouth
How long does the Yarmouth Police hold a lost item?
The Yarmouth Police Department typically holds lost items found within town for a period of time before they may be donated or disposed of. Call 508-775-0445 to confirm the specific holding period and ask them to check their records immediately after your loss, as items are claimed on a first-come basis.
What if I lost something on a Cape Cod or regional bus?
Contact the MBTA Bus Lost & Found at 617-849-9555 (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM) and describe your item and the route. Have your bus pass or ticket number handy if you have it. Give them a few days for the item to be turned in by the driver or collected from the bus.
Where can I search for a lost pet in West Yarmouth?
Start by calling Yarmouth Animal Control at 508-394-4422. Then post on the Yarmouth, MA – Lost & Found Pets Facebook group and check local rescue networks. Leave your contact info with neighbors and local vets. The faster you alert these channels, the better your chances of reunion within the first few days.
Can I file a lost report with Town Hall instead of the police?
Town Hall (508-398-2231) can point you to the right department and may keep records of items turned in to municipal buildings. However, the Yarmouth Police Department is typically the primary office for lost property reports. We'll help you file with both to maximize coverage.
How does ReportLost help if I've already checked Facebook and the police?
ReportLost keeps your search active across all these channels for months, not just days. After you file, we continuously cross-reference new found items, posts, and listings with your description and alert you the moment a credible match appears. You don't have to check every group or marketplace yourself, and your report doesn't disappear from community view.
Is ReportLost official or connected to the Yarmouth Police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of any government agency. We work with the police and other local services by routing reports to them and helping you navigate the right channels, but we're a separate platform. The police, Town Hall, and animal control remain the official repositories for lost and found records.
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Ready to report your loss?
The sooner you get your report in front of the Yarmouth Police, Animal Control, and local community channels, the sooner someone who finds your item can reunite it with you. File your report now and let the active search begin.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Yarmouth Police Department, Town of Yarmouth, Yarmouth Animal Control, or any other government agency or private business named on this page. We help you report losses and route information to the appropriate official channels, but all lost and found records and decisions remain with the relevant services themselves. Always verify contact information and hours directly with each organization.