Lost something in Overlea? Here is where to report it.
One report connects you to Baltimore County Police, the MTA lost and found system, BWI Airport (if relevant), and active local community channels. Your report stays active and keeps searching for a match across the region.
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 it works
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter and help you describe it in a way that counts.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to Baltimore County Police, the appropriate transit system, local shelters (if a pet), and community groups so people know to look for your item.
Your report keeps searching
While you move on, your report stays active and continues to match against new lost and found posts, marketplace listings, and shelter intake records. We alert you as soon as a credible match appears.
Where to report your lost item in Overlea
The official channels, and what ReportLost does for you
Baltimore County Police
For items lost in a public space or business, file a report with Baltimore County Police. We identify which precinct covers your location and generate the exact information to include.
MTA (Maryland Transit Administration)
Lost something on a bus or transit? The MTA Lost and Found holds items for 30 days. We help you file the report and tell you how to retrieve it.
BWI Airport Lost and Found
If your loss happened at Baltimore/Washington International Airport, file directly with BWI's team. They operate 24/7 and don't charge to submit a claim.
Lost pet?
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in the Overlea area, contact Baltimore County Animal Services immediately. They hold lost pets for at least 72 hours. You can also file a priority lost pet report with us to activate region-wide search channels.
Baltimore County Animal Services: 410-887-4797|BARCS (walkthrough available 11am-6pm M-F, 9am-4pm weekends)|Maryland SPCA
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The sooner you file, the better
Items move fast. A lost wallet found in a store might end up at the register, in a lost and found, or with police within hours. A pet claimed by a neighbor gets harder to locate with each passing day. Filing your report now means we can start matching it against found items and shelter intakes right away. And once it's in, you can breathe, knowing the search is on across all the channels that matter.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Overlea means navigating multiple systems, all working separately. The Baltimore County Police Department, the MTA, animal shelters, local Facebook groups, and community boards each hold lost item reports, but they don't talk to each other. So your wallet ends up in one place, a report in another, and you spend weeks checking back with everyone.
ReportLost simplifies that mess. File once with us, and we make sure Baltimore County Police know about it, the transit system gets the word (if it happened on a bus), shelters are alerted (if it's a pet), and community channels see your description. Then your report stays in active circulation, matching against new found items and posts for the full duration of your search period, so you don't have to refresh the same websites every day.
Common places where people lose things in Overlea
File your report and let us connect you to the right local office
Downtown/Commercial Strips
Shopping centers, storefronts, and parking lots along major roads. Items often end up with store management or Baltimore County Police.
Bus stops and Transit routes
The MTA system serves Overlea. If you lost something on a bus or at a stop, the MTA Lost and Found has a 30-day hold.
Parks and Recreation areas
Overlea-Fullerton Recreation area and local parks. Check with the recreation office and Baltimore County Police for items found in public spaces.
Residential neighborhoods
If lost near home, local Nextdoor posts and Facebook community groups often surface found items shared by neighbors.
Community channels where found items get posted
These groups move fast. We also post your report here.
Facebook group for pets (and general lost items shared by members)
Facebook community for pet losses and sightings
Reddit thread where locals post found items and lost pet alerts
Neighborhood app where Overlea residents share found items and organize local searches
Frequently asked questions
How long will Baltimore County Police keep a lost item report active?
Once filed, the report stays active in their system and is searchable if an item matching your description comes in. ReportLost keeps your report circulating for 12 months, which is far longer than most individual departments actively search.
What happens to items left on MTA buses?
Items are held for 30 days at the MTA Lost and Found. Call 410-454-7904 to check if your item arrived, or provide your control number to schedule a pickup. We make sure your report reaches them so they know what to look for.
If I lose a pet, what's the holding period at Baltimore County Animal Services?
Lost pets are held for at least 72 hours. It's critical to contact them immediately at 410-887-4797 and also visit BARCS and other nearby shelters in person. Report with us to activate community search channels at the same time.
I lost something at BWI Airport. Where do I start?
Contact BWI's Lost and Found directly at 443-960-5424 (open 24/7). They also operate through Smarte Carte and do not charge to file a claim. File with us too so we can spread the alert locally.
Does ReportLost replace calling the police or going to the station?
No. ReportLost is an independent service. For valuable items or crimes, you should still file an official police report with Baltimore County Police at 410-887-2222. We amplify that report and keep it active across more channels, but we don't replace official channels.
How does ReportLost keep my report active?
Your report stays in our system and is automatically matched against new lost and found posts, marketplace listings, shelter intakes, and community group posts that appear during your search period. As soon as a credible match is found, we alert you. You don't have to check back constantly, we do it for you.
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Ready? File your report now
The more details you provide, the better the match. Have a photo if you can, and be clear about when and where you last had your item. Once you file, we get to work immediately, routing your report to the right offices and starting the continuous search.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Baltimore County Police, the MTA, Baltimore County Animal Services, BARCS, Maryland SPCA, BWI Airport, or any other government or municipal agency mentioned. We operate as a complementary reporting tool that routes information to official channels and community platforms. For official lost and found inquiries, contact the relevant agency directly.