Lost your wallet, keys, or pet in Mayo? Report it and let us handle the search.
One report, and we notify the Anne Arundel County Police, local animal services, transit authorities, and active community channels. Your report keeps searching for a match.
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
You Report Your Loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We ask the details that matter most to the right people: your ring's description, your cat's markings, your phone's model.
We Route It to the Right Places
Your report goes straight to Anne Arundel County Police, relevant animal services, MTA lost and found if transit is involved, and the community groups where locals post finds. No runaround.
Your Report Stays Active
We keep matching new found posts, social updates, and local listings against your description for 12 months. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check every group and site yourself.
Where and How to Report a Lost Item in Mayo
Everything you need to know about the right places to file, and how ReportLost saves you the legwork.
Anne Arundel County Police
File a report for lost property with the non-emergency line. They maintain records by location and item type. We tell you which precinct covers your area and generate the exact information to include so your report is complete the first time.
Lost Pets
If your cat, dog, or other pet is missing, Anne Arundel County Animal Services and local shelters like BARCS hold lost pet listings and do walkthroughs. They keep animals for a stray period and check against reports. Reporting through us ensures your pet's description reaches animal control, shelters, and the entire community in one go. file a priority lost pet report
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
Left your wallet or phone on a local bus? MTA's lost and found holds items for 30 days and is searchable by route and description. Items must be claimed in person or by appointment. We confirm which bus route applies to your loss and connect you to the exact lost and found contact.
MTA Lost & Found: 410-333-2387|Schedule a Pickup: 410-454-7904
BWI Airport
If you lost a bag, ring, or glasses at Baltimore/Washington International, BWI's Lost and Found operates seven days a week and can search their database for you. Items are held according to TSA and airport protocol. ReportLost can guide you to the fastest way to describe and track your item.
BWI Lost & Found: 443-960-5424|Email: BWILostandFound@smartecarte.com
Community & Social Channels
Mayo residents post found items on Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and local community pages. These channels move fast but are scattered. We post your report to the right groups and monitor for new found posts so you catch matches as they happen.
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Found something? Start your search now.
The sooner you report, the sooner your description is in circulation. Once submitted, you can step back and let your report work for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Mayo means jumping between the Anne Arundel County Police non-emergency line, the animal shelter if it's a pet, MTA lost and found if you left it on the bus, and scanning through Facebook groups and neighborhood posts. Each channel operates separately, and no one is keeping your search active in the background.
ReportLost bundles all of that into one report. You describe your item once, we connect you to every relevant local channel, and then your report continues to search automatically. If your bracelet, dog, or phone shows up in a found post or listing in the weeks or months ahead, we'll tell you before anyone else does.
Common Places to Lose Things in Mayo
High-traffic spots where items often turn up.
Main Street & Downtown Mayo
Shops, restaurants, and offices along the commercial corridor. Wallets and phones are frequently left at counters or lost between the parking lot and storefronts.
Mayo Beach & Waterfront Parks
Rings, sunglasses, and bags disappear during beach days. The beach lost and found fills up quickly in summer.
Anne Arundel County Schools & Campus Areas
Keys, glasses, and backpacks left in classrooms, cafeterias, or parking areas. Schools often have their own lost and found, but ReportLost ensures county police and community channels know too.
Local Transit Stops & Bus Routes
Phones, wallets, and bags left on MTA buses or at stops. Items end up in MTA's lost and found within hours if reported quickly.
Shopping Centers & Retail Areas
Purses and shopping bags are commonly abandoned at checkout or in parking lots. Store management holds items, but reporting to police creates an official record.
Where Mayo Residents Post Found Items
Local groups where your lost item might already be posted.
Active community group for local announcements, lost and found posts, and pet alerts.
Dedicated group for lost and found pets across the Baltimore metro area, including Mayo.
Neighborhood-level platform where residents share found items and community alerts in real time.
Regional subreddit where Marylanders post lost and found threads and ask for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Anne Arundel County Police keep a lost property report active?
Police maintain lost property reports in their system, and you can file a report in person or via non-emergency line (410-222-3919). The report remains available for you to reference and follow up on. ReportLost keeps your report searching actively for 12 months, so you don't have to call back repeatedly.
How long does MTA hold lost items?
The Maryland Transit Administration holds lost items for 30 days. If your item is found on a bus, call 410-333-2387 to confirm they have it, then schedule a pickup appointment at 410-454-7904. Items are stored by bus route and date.
What if I lost my pet? Where do I start?
Call Anne Arundel County Animal Services at 410-222-3919 and file a lost pet report. Contact local shelters and do a walkthrough if possible. Post on Facebook groups like Lost and Found Pets Baltimore City. ReportLost can file a priority lost pet report that reaches all these channels instantly and keeps your pet's description active.
If I lost something at BWI, how do I claim it?
Call BWI Lost and Found at 443-960-5424 (hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week) or email BWILostandFound@smartecarte.com. Have your flight details and a description ready. Items are held according to airport and TSA policy. ReportLost can help you describe your item clearly so the airport staff can search their database faster.
How fast can I expect someone to find my lost item?
It depends on where it was lost and how quickly someone found and reported it. High-traffic areas like buses and retail stores see faster turnarounds (often within hours or days). More remote locations may take longer. ReportLost's advantage is that your report stays active and keeps searching for matches automatically, so you're not relying on luck or your memory to check every group and site.
Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with the Anne Arundel County Police or MTA?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of any government agency or transit authority. We partner with and notify the official channels—police, animal services, MTA, airport lost and found, and community groups—on your behalf. You can always report directly to these agencies yourself, but ReportLost saves you the time and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. We are a complement to, not a replacement for, official channels.
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Ready to find your lost item?
The faster you report, the sooner your description is in the hands of the people who can help. Once you submit, your report goes to work, and you can focus on other things.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Anne Arundel County Police, Maryland Transit Administration, BWI Airport, Anne Arundel County Animal Services, or any local government or transit agency. We route reports to these official channels and community groups on your behalf as a convenience. You are always welcome to contact these agencies directly. All links and contact information are current as of publication and subject to change by the respective agencies.