Lost something in Lexington Park? Report it and keep searching.
File one report and we notify the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, the St. Mary's County Animal Services, local lost and found offices, and active community channels. Your report stays active, automatically matching new found items and posts.
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
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Lexington Park
You report your loss
Describe what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details we need to route your report to the right places.
We route it to the right channels
Your report goes directly to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, local animal services if it's a pet, and relevant community groups and social channels where items turn up.
Your report keeps searching for you
For 12 months, your report stays active and continues to match against new found items, posts, and announcements. You'll get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check social media and bulletin boards every day.
Where lost items go in Lexington Park
Know the channels, but let us route it for you.
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office
The primary law enforcement agency for Lexington Park. Many found items, especially wallets and phones, are turned in to the Sheriff's Office. We identify the right precinct and file your report there. For non-emergencies, call 301-475-8008.
St. Mary's County Lost and Found
County services maintain a central lost and found office. Items like keys, glasses, and personal effects often end up here. We know the exact extension and hours to contact them, and we file your report so staff are alerted to watch for your item.
St. Mary's County Animal Services
If you've lost a cat or dog, every hour matters. The county's animal shelter is the first place found pets are brought. We file a priority report with them and connect you with local pet recovery networks. file a priority lost pet report
Community and Social Channels
Residents actively use Facebook groups like 'Pets, Lost & Found in Southern Maryland' and 'Lexington Park, Maryland' to post and share found items and lost pet alerts. We publish your report to these active channels and monitor them for matches.
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Don't let your lost item go unnoticed.
The sooner you file, the more likely a match surfaces while people still remember seeing your wallet, ring, or pet. Once your report is live, the searching continues automatically.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Lexington Park means checking with the Sheriff's Office, calling the county lost and found line, posting to local Facebook groups, and hoping someone spots your item. It's fragmented, time-consuming, and easy to miss a match because new posts happen constantly. ReportLost simplifies this by sending your report to all the right places at once and keeping it actively searching for you.
Once you file, you can breathe. We handle notifying the authorities, the animal shelter if needed, and the community channels where most found items surface. Your report doesn't expire after a day or a week, it stays live for your entire search period (12 months), continuously matching against new listings and alerts so you get notified if your wallet, ring, phone, or pet appears anywhere in the local system.
Neighborhoods and locations in Lexington Park
Items are lost everywhere, from downtown to parks and shops.
Downtown Lexington Park
The commercial heart, with shops, restaurants, and high foot traffic. Wallets and phones are commonly lost here.
Three Notch Road Corridor
Major thoroughfare with retail, services, and residential areas. Items are frequently lost at shopping centers and intersections.
Lancaster Park
Popular recreation area where pets and personal items go missing, especially on weekends.
St. Mary's Center Area
Mixed residential and commercial zone where lost items and pets are reported regularly.
What people are saying
Local networks where found items and lost pets are posted.
Active Facebook group focused on reuniting lost and found pets across the region.
General community Facebook group where residents post local news, including lost and found items.
Official Facebook page of the county animal shelter with lost pet alerts and found pet posts.
Questions about lost items in Lexington Park
How long does the Sheriff's Office hold lost items?
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office typically holds found items for a set period. Contact the non-emergency line at 301-475-8008 or the main office at 301-475-4200 to confirm holding periods and item status.
Where do I claim a lost item that's been found?
If your item is found and turned in, you'll likely retrieve it from either the Sheriff's Office (22375 Three Notch Road for non-emergencies) or the St. Mary's County Lost and Found office. We'll direct you to the right location once we've tracked it down.
How quickly can I search the animal shelter for my lost pet?
St. Mary's County Animal Services accepts walk-in visits to search for lost pets. It's advisable to visit regularly and also call 301-475-4200 to report your pet to staff immediately so they alert you if a match comes in.
What if I lost my item at a local business or restaurant?
Many businesses hold lost items briefly before turning them in to the Sheriff's Office or County Lost and Found. We can help you generate a clear description and direct you to the right place to check first, or we file a report that covers multiple channels at once.
Do I need to search multiple places on my own?
No. That's exactly why ReportLost exists. You file once, and we notify the Sheriff's Office, animal services, county lost and found, and community groups. Your report stays active for months, so you're not checking Facebook and bulletin boards every day.
Is ReportLost.org official or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of law enforcement or the county government. We complement official channels by streamlining your report, notifying the right agencies and community spaces, and keeping your report active for an extended search period. You can also contact the Sheriff's Office or county services directly if you prefer.
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Start your report now.
The longer an item sits unclaimed, the more likely it gets lost in the shuffle. Filing your report takes just a few minutes, and then our system handles the routing and ongoing search for you.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, St. Mary's County government, St. Mary's County Animal Services, or any other local agency. We serve as a reporting and routing service to help connect lost items and lost pets with the appropriate channels and community networks. Always verify information directly with official agencies.