Lost something in New Carrollton? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report and we route it to the New Carrollton Police Department, local transit services, nearby airports, and active community channels. Your report stays active, so you don't have to chase down leads yourself.
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 New Carrollton
You tell us what you lost
Describe your item (wallet, ring, purse, keys, phone, laptop, glasses, or pet), where and when you lost it, and any details that help identify it. We handle the rest from your living room.
We notify the right places
Your report gets routed to the New Carrollton Police Department, Maryland Transit Administration if it was lost on a bus, the right airport if applicable, and posted to active local community channels so neighbors can help spot it.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For 12 months, your report stays live and automatically cross-references new lost-and-found posts, community announcements, and local marketplaces. You get alerted the moment a credible match appears, so you're not refreshing Facebook groups every day.
Where to report lost items in New Carrollton
These are the official local channels. ReportLost reaches them all at once, but here's what each handles if you go direct.
New Carrollton Police Department
File a report if your item was lost at a business, in a public space, or involves a crime. The police department also coordinates with Animal Control for lost pets. We tell you the correct precinct and generate the details to include so filing is fast.
Call 301-459-0142 (8:30 AM–5 PM)|Non-emergency dispatch: 301-352-1200
New Carrollton City Hall
City Hall coordinates lost-and-found inquiries across departments and can direct you to the right office depending on where your item was lost. They also track items found on city property.
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
If you lost something on an MTA bus, items are typically held for 30 days. We'll alert MTA's Lost and Found office to your missing item.
Nearby Airports
New Carrollton residents traveling through BWI, DCA, or Reagan National can file airport lost-and-found reports. We point you to the right airport terminal office.
BWI Airport Lost & Found: 443-960-5424|Reagan National (DCA) Lost & Found: 703-417-0110
Animal Control & Lost Pets
Lost a cat or dog? New Carrollton Animal Control works with the police department to reunite lost pets with owners. We also coordinate with Prince George's County Animal Services for county-wide missing pet alerts. file a priority lost pet report
New Carrollton Animal Control: 301-459-0142|Prince George's County Animal Services: 301-780-7200
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The sooner you report, the better.
Items found in New Carrollton get handed to the police department, Animal Control, or local businesses, and those places hold them for 30 days or longer. Once you file a report with ReportLost, you've notified all the right offices and opened a 6 or 12-month active search window. Then the waiting becomes much lighter, because your report is working in the background.
Report my lost item →New Carrollton sits in Prince George's County, where lost items scatter across the police department, city services, transit systems, and neighborhood social media groups. When your wallet goes missing at a local business or your dog slips out near Princess Garden Parkway, you're suddenly juggling multiple phone calls and posts to track it down.
ReportLost simplifies that mess. Fill out one report and we funnel it to the New Carrollton Police Department, Maryland Transit Administration, local animal control, and the community channels where neighbors post found items. Better yet, your report doesn't disappear after a week, it stays active and searching for you for up to a year, matching incoming found-item reports against your description automatically. You report once, then breathe easy while we keep the hunt alive.
Common places where people lose items in New Carrollton
If you remember where you lost something, it helps narrow the search.
Princess Garden Parkway & Downtown
The city center around City Hall and local businesses is where wallets, phones, and purses slip away most often. Items here typically go to the police department's lost-and-found office.
Transit stops & bus routes
If you lost something while boarding or riding an MTA bus, it's likely at the transit dispatch office. MTA holds items for 30 days before donating them.
Residential neighborhoods
Pets lost in areas like Westbrook Drive or surrounding blocks are often spotted by neighbors and reported to Animal Control. Community Facebook groups help here too.
Nearby shopping & dining
Local restaurants and retail shops along the main corridors have their own lost-and-found counters. We help you contact the right manager.
Community groups where neighbors report found items
New Carrollton residents post lost and found items on these platforms daily. ReportLost gets your report onto the right ones automatically.
Residents share found wallets, keys, phones, and pet sightings in local community groups; search for your neighborhood name plus 'lost and found'
Maryland subreddit where people post lost pets and items; your report increases visibility across the state community
City of New Carrollton Animal Control posts found pets and coordinates reunions; we alert them to your missing pet
Neighborhood network where residents report found items and lost pets in real time; we post your report to active Nextdoor communities
Questions about losing items in New Carrollton
How long does the New Carrollton Police Department hold lost items?
The police department typically holds items for 30 days to 90 days depending on the nature of the item and whether a case is open. Items not claimed are donated or disposed of. This is why filing a report early matters, and why ReportLost's ongoing search helps, your report continues looking even after the police auction or donate the item, in case it surfaces elsewhere (a friend finds it, it's listed on a marketplace, etc.).
What if I lost my pet in New Carrollton?
Contact New Carrollton Animal Control at 301-459-0142 or email nortiz@newcarrolltonpd.com. They also coordinate with Prince George's County Animal Services (301-780-7200). File a priority lost pet report with ReportLost to alert both agencies and post your pet's photo across community channels instantly.
I lost my bag on an MTA bus. What's the process?
Call Maryland Transit Administration's Lost and Found at 410-333-2387 with your bus route and time of travel. Items are held for 30 days. You may need to schedule a pickup appointment. ReportLost alerts MTA on your behalf and keeps the search live if your item isn't found within 30 days (it might show up later at a repair shop, a friend's house, or a resale site).
Can I file a report with ReportLost instead of calling the police?
ReportLost isn't a replacement for police reports if your loss involves a crime (theft, hit-and-run, break-in). However, for everyday lost items (forgotten phone, lost wallet, misplaced keys), ReportLost gets your report to the right local offices faster and keeps it actively searching for 12 months, which traditional single-channel reports don't do.
What if my item was lost at a local business or restaurant?
Call the business directly first (they usually hold found items at the register for a few days). If they don't have it, file a police report with New Carrollton PD at 301-459-0142, and use ReportLost to notify all local channels at once. We help you draft the exact description and ensure it reaches community groups where other customers might have spotted your item.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service built to streamline lost-and-found reporting. We are not part of the New Carrollton Police Department, the city, or Maryland Transit, but we work directly with them. If you need to file an official police report for insurance, crime, or legal reasons, contact the police department directly. ReportLost complements that process by keeping your item searchable across all local channels and databases for months after the initial report, which the police don't do on their own.
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Where to file your report
The longer your lost item sits without a report, the smaller your chances. But filing with ReportLost takes five minutes and unlocks months of automated searching. Your report reaches the New Carrollton Police Department, Animal Control, transit services, and community groups immediately. Then it stays active, matching incoming found-item posts to your description, for your entire search period. You've got this.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the City of New Carrollton, New Carrollton Police Department, New Carrollton Animal Control, Maryland Transit Administration, or any other government or private entity mentioned. We provide a platform to distribute your lost-item report to these organizations and community channels. We are not a substitute for official police reports or direct contact with these agencies. Responsibility for item custody, retention policies, and recovery rests with the relevant department or business.