Lost something in Silver Spring? Here is where to report it.
File one report and we connect you with Montgomery County Police, local transit agencies, and the Animal Services Center, then monitor the web and community channels automatically so you don't have to.
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
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You file your loss report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to route your case to the right channels: police, transit, shelter, or venue.
We alert the right places
Your report goes to Montgomery County Police, Ride On lost and found, WMATA (if you used Metro), Animal Services if it's a pet, and relevant local community groups and social channels.
Automated monitoring finds matches
We scan Facebook groups, Nextdoor, Reddit, local marketplaces, and transit channels continuously for 12 months. When a credible match appears, you get notified immediately, so you're never left checking sites yourself.
Where to report in Silver Spring
Know your options, or let us handle them for you.
Montgomery County Police (Silver Spring 3rd District)
Report lost property to the non-emergency line or file through MC311. The 3rd District station covers Silver Spring. We contact the right precinct for you and provide the exact information to file.
Non-emergency: 301-279-8000|MC311 online|3rd District station
Ride On Bus Lost and Found
Left something on a Ride On bus? The Silver Spring depot operates a lost and found office. Call 311 to identify which depot received your item, then contact the office during business hours.
Silver Spring Depot: 240-777-5960|Ride On lost and found info
WMATA Metro (Metrobus & Metrorail)
Silver Spring is served by multiple Metro lines. If your item was left on a Metrobus or Metrorail, contact WMATA's Lost and Found office or file a report online. ReportLost alerts WMATA for you.
Regional Airports
Lost something at Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), or BWI on your way through the DC area? Each airport runs its own lost and found office with different hours and procedures.
Reagan National (DCA): 703-417-0110|Dulles (IAD): 703-572-8479|BWI: 443-960-5424
Stores & Local Venues
Lost your wallet or keys at a shop, restaurant, or community space in Silver Spring? Contact the venue directly. ReportLost can also monitor local community networks and social posts to alert you if someone posts about a found item matching yours.
Lost Pet?
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in Silver Spring or Montgomery County, report it to the Animal Services and Adoption Center right away and check their online database. file a priority lost pet report with ReportLost to get immediate alerts across local pet networks.
Animal Services: 240-773-5900|Lost pet report (24PetConnect)
⚠️ Spotted incorrect or outdated information? Let us know so we can review it.
Why wait to search?
The sooner you file, the sooner every channel starts working for you. Once your report is in, step back and let our automated monitoring scan social media, community groups, transit networks, and local listings. You'll be notified the moment a match appears.
Report my lost item →Silver Spring sits at the heart of Montgomery County's transit network, with buses, Metro connections, shopping districts, and busy streets where wallets, phones, keys, and pets disappear every day. The challenge: lost and found claims are scattered across the police department, Ride On depots, WMATA, local stores, and community networks. Tracking them all yourself takes hours and spreads your chances thin.
ReportLost simplifies the search. Submit your loss once, and we route it to every relevant authority, venue, and community channel in the Silver Spring area. Most importantly, we take over the ongoing search, monitoring public posts, alerts, and listings across the web so your lost item has a chance to reach you through any channel, without you having to refresh a dozen sites every day.
Common Silver Spring neighborhoods
Losses happen everywhere. We connect all of them.
Downtown Silver Spring
The transit hub and shopping core where items vanish from buses, Metro stations, and storefronts daily.
Sligo Creek area
Parks and residential streets where lost pets and outdoor items are frequently spotted.
Georgia Avenue corridor
Major commercial and bus route where wallets and phones slip away during shopping trips.
Veterans Plaza & Spring Civic Building
Public gathering and administrative area where items are turned in to local offices.
Silver Spring Transit Center
The region's main transit interchange, a high-volume loss location for bags, keys, and personal items.
Community networks
Silver Spring residents share found items on local platforms. We monitor them for you.
Silver Spring subreddit where locals post lost and found items and pet alerts
Broader county subreddit with lost item and pet posts
Active community sharing lost pet alerts and sightings
Regional pet network with frequent posts and shares
Neighborhood-specific posts about found items and pets, monitored by ReportLost
Neighborhood and community pages where found items are often reported
Questions about reporting in Silver Spring
How long do the police and Ride On keep lost items?
Montgomery County Police hold lost property in their evidence storage, but retrieval timelines vary. Ride On depots keep items for a limited period before disposal. Contact the non-emergency line (301-279-8000) to confirm how long they'll hold your specific item. ReportLost tracks these deadlines so you know when to follow up in person.
Do I need to visit the police station or Ride On depot in person?
You can file a report by phone or online through MC311, but if your item is located, you'll typically need to pick it up in person from the holding location (3rd District station at 1002 Milestone Drive for police, or the Silver Spring Ride On depot). ReportLost alerts you to pick it up as soon as a match is confirmed.
What if I lost my item on the Metro?
WMATA's Lost and Found (202-962-1195, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) covers Metrobus and Metrorail. You can report online at wmata.com or by calling. Items can take weeks to be processed, but they keep searching. ReportLost files the report and checks back with WMATA automatically.
I lost my pet. What's the fastest way to get help?
Call Animal Services immediately at 240-773-5900, then file an online lost pet report through 24PetConnect. Also post on Pets Lost and Found in Maryland Facebook group and check with shelters regularly. ReportLost's pet report option connects you to all these channels at once and monitors local pet networks continuously.
Does MC311 replace calling the police directly?
MC311 is the official County service hub and can route lost property reports. For urgent matters or if you need immediate confirmation, the non-emergency police line (301-279-8000) is also reliable. ReportLost contacts both on your behalf.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with any government agency. We don't replace police or official lost and found offices, we support them. We file your report with the right authorities (police, transit, animal services) and then do something they can't do alone: continuously monitor the entire web and community channels for months to spot matches that might otherwise slip through. You get the official process plus 24/7 automated follow-up.
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Ready to bring this home?
Filing your report takes minutes. Once submitted, every relevant channel in Silver Spring goes to work, and our monitoring starts immediately. You can focus on your day while we search around the clock.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Montgomery County Police, Ride On, WMATA, Animal Services, or any government or transit agency. We route reports to these official channels and monitor community networks on your behalf, but we do not operate the lost and found offices themselves. For immediate assistance or official inquiries, contact the relevant agency directly.