Lost something in Leonardtown? Here is who to contact.
One report and we route it to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, local lost and found services, and active community channels. Your report stays active, so you don't have to check back 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.
Recent activity
No report has been filed in Leonardtown 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 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You tell us what you lost
Describe your item, where you lost it in Leonardtown, and when. We gather the details needed to reach the right offices.
We route it to the right places
We contact the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, relevant local lost and found services, and post your report to active community groups. You don't have to make calls or search multiple websites.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report stays active and cross-checks new found items, online listings, and community posts against your description. If a match appears, you get an alert right away.
Where Lost Items Turn Up in Leonardtown
Know your options, but let us handle the coordination
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office
If you lose something at a public location or during an incident, the Sheriff's Office records found items. For non-emergency reports, we tell you which office handles your area and file the details they need to track your item.
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office|Non-emergency line: 301-475-8016
Town of Leonardtown
Leonardtown's town offices and Main Street area receive turned-in items from local businesses and public spaces. We guide you on how to file a report with the town directly, or we handle it as part of your ReportLost submission.
St. Mary's County Transit (STS)
Lost something on a bus or shuttle? The STS office maintains a lost and found for items left on vehicles. We generate the exact bus route and time information they'll ask for.
St. Mary's County Animal Shelter
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in Leonardtown, time matters. The shelter maintains lost and found records, and we also help you post an urgent alert to local pet recovery networks. File a priority lost pet report to activate immediate community outreach.
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Don't let your lost item slip away
The sooner you file a report, the fresher the trail and the quicker local offices can act. Once your item is logged in our system, our team takes it from there, keeping your report active and searchable for months.
Report my lost item →Losing a wallet, ring, phone, or other important item in Leonardtown is stressful, and finding it again means navigating several separate systems, all of which move at different speeds. The county sheriff's office, the animal shelter, local found-item posts on Facebook, and community groups each operate independently. Even if someone finds your item and tries to return it, they might not know where to look.
ReportLost simplifies this chaos. You file one comprehensive report with us, and we immediately route it to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, local lost and found offices, and active community channels. Better yet, your report doesn't stop searching after a few days. It stays active for months, continuously cross-checking new found posts and listings so you can move on without refreshing feeds yourself.
Common Places to Lose Things in Leonardtown
We route reports to the right offices based on where you lost your item
Downtown and Washington Street
The heart of Leonardtown's shops, restaurants, and government offices. Items lost here often end up with local businesses or the town offices.
Breton Bay and waterfront areas
Popular for recreation and outdoor events. Lost items may be turned in to nearby shops or recovered by community members.
Leonardtown Road corridor
Main commercial and transit route through town. Items left on STS buses or at businesses along this strip are frequently reported to the transit lost and found.
Leonard Hall area
Home to county government and law enforcement offices. Lost items in this area are typically reported to the Sheriff's Office.
Residential neighborhoods
If lost in your neighborhood, local community groups and Facebook networks are often the fastest way to recover items.
Community Channels Where Items Get Found
We post to these networks so locals can help, and we monitor them for matches to your report
Facebook group for missing and found pets across the region, including Leonardtown
Facebook group for lost and found dog reports
Local community group on Facebook for Leonardtown news and announcements
Southern Maryland subreddit where locals share lost and found posts
Common Questions About Losing Things in Leonardtown
How long does the Sheriff's Office keep unclaimed items?
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office holds items for a period determined by county policy. We recommend contacting them at 301-475-8016 (non-emergency) or 301-475-8008 (dispatch) to ask about the hold period for your specific item and confirm it's been logged.
What if I lost something on an STS bus?
Call the STS office at 301-475-4200 ext. 1120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Have your bus route number and time ready. We include this information in your report to speed up their search.
Where do I claim a found item from the town or county?
Items can often be picked up at the town offices (22670 Washington St., 301-475-9791) or the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office (23150 Leonard Hall Drive, 301-475-4040). Once we file your report, we provide the exact office location and hours for your item category.
How do I file a lost pet report if my dog or cat goes missing?
Contact the St. Mary's County Animal Shelter immediately at 301-475-4200, and visit their lost and found page to file a report. ReportLost also has a priority pet report feature that alerts community networks faster. <a href="/report-lost-pet"><strong>Start a lost pet report here</strong></a>.
Can I report something lost at the St. Mary's County Regional Airport?
The regional airport (LTW) is small and regional. For airport-related losses, contact the airport directly at 301-475-4200 ext. for their lost and found procedures. ReportLost will include the right contact details in your report.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels, not instead of them. We're not part of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office or town government. Our role is to file your report with the right offices, post to community channels, and keep your item searchable for months. You can always call the Sheriff's Office directly, but we handle the coordination and follow-up so you don't have to.
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Get your lost item back
File your report now and let us route it to every relevant office and community channel in Leonardtown. Once submitted, your item search keeps running for months, automatically alerting you if a match appears.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, Town of Leonardtown, St. Mary's County Animal Shelter, St. Mary's County Transit, or any other local government or business entity. We coordinate reports on your behalf and post to public channels, but we do not replace official lost and found services or law enforcement. Always contact the relevant local office directly if you need immediate assistance.