Lost something in Southfield? Here is where to report it.
File one report with us, and we route it to Southfield Police, City Hall, SMART Transit, and local community channels. Then we monitor the web continuously, checking marketplaces, social posts, and found-item alerts 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.
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How ReportLost Works in Southfield
You submit your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the exact details needed for Southfield Police, city services, and transit authorities.
We notify the right channels
Your report goes directly to the Southfield Police Department, Animal Control (if applicable), SMART Transit Lost & Found, and relevant community networks. No more guessing who to call.
Automated monitoring finds matches
Our system scans Southfield's online community boards, local Facebook groups, Nextdoor, marketplaces, and regional lost-pet networks every few days. When a matching found item appears, you get an alert right away. You sit back while we work.
Where Lost Items End Up in Southfield
Know who holds what, and where to look.
Southfield Police Department
If you lost an item in a public place or suspect it may be in police custody (found near an incident, turned in by a citizen), the Southfield Police Department Records Bureau handles lost & found inquiries. Non-emergency line: (248) 796-5300. Records Bureau: (248) 796-5580. Mailing address: Southfield Police Department, Records Bureau, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076. We identify your loss location's jurisdiction and make sure your report reaches the right desk.
City of Southfield
Lost something at a city facility, park, or municipal building? City Hall can direct you to the department responsible or the specific location's lost & found desk. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: (248) 796-5000. Address: 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076. We compose the exact description and location details your inquiry needs.
SMART Transit Lost & Found
Left something on a SMART bus? The SMART Lost & Found office (part of the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) holds items for 7 business days before disposal. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We generate the bus route, time, and description SMART needs to track down your item.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
Southfield is near Detroit's main airport. If you lost an item on a flight, at the gate, or in the terminal, DTW's Lost & Found office can help. TSA checkpoint items: (734) 942-3126. General airport lost & found: (734) 942-3669. Online database: CLEMIS. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We clarify whether your item was TSA-related or in airline/terminal custody.
Lost Pets & Animal Control
Southfield Animal Control operates through the Police Department and works with the Oakland County Animal Shelter. Lost pet? Call Animal Warden Office: (248) 796-5425. For dead animals (24 hours): (248) 796-3937. Oakland County Animal Shelter: (248) 858-1070. We guide you through shelter check-ins, microchip registration checks, and connecting you with local pet recovery networks. Ready to report a missing pet? File a priority lost pet report.
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The sooner you report, the sooner we can help.
Every day counts in the first week, especially for items in transit lost & found or police custody (they clear inventory on a schedule). Once your report is in, you can relax. We take over the search across Southfield's phone lines, websites, and community boards.
Report my lost item →Southfield is a bustling suburban hub where items slip away in shopping centers, on SMART buses, around parks and schools, and in the shuffle of everyday life. What makes it harder is that lost items get scattered across different systems: the police department handles reports, transit has its own lost & found, Animal Control covers pets, and the community spreads the word on Facebook and Nextdoor. You end up juggling multiple phone calls and checking multiple websites.
ReportLost cuts through that complexity. One submission and we coordinate with all the right Southfield authorities and community channels. More importantly, we don't leave it at one phone call. We keep looking on your behalf, scanning local social networks, community boards, and the wider web for weeks and months, alerting you the moment a credible match surfaces. Your job is done after the report. Ours continues in the background.
Common places where items go missing in Southfield
Know where to focus your search, and where we'll alert.
Downtown Southfield & Evergreen Corridor
Shopping centers, offices, and civic buildings line Evergreen Road. Items lost here often end up at City Hall or nearby business lost & found desks.
SMART Bus Routes & Transit Centers
Lost on the bus? SMART has 7 days to reunite you with it. We'll flag your report with their system immediately.
Parks & Recreation Areas
Southfield parks and athletic facilities see personal items left behind daily. City Parks Department or facility management usually hold them.
Residential Neighborhoods (9 Mile, 10 Mile, Beech Rd areas)
Pets especially go missing in these quieter zones. We tap into neighborhood Facebook groups and local pet recovery networks here.
Community channels where lost & found posts appear
Local Southfield residents share found items and missing pet alerts across these platforms.
Active local group for pet recovery and community lost-item sharing
Neighborhood-focused lost & found posts and found-item alerts
Statewide Michigan subreddit where regional lost items sometimes surface
Official city pages and neighborhood groups post found items and announcements
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Southfield
How long does Southfield Police hold lost items?
The Southfield Police Records Bureau doesn't publish a standard holding period on their website. Call (248) 796-5580 to ask about your specific item. If it's in police custody, acting within a few days is wise. We'll make sure the report is filed immediately.
How long does SMART Transit hold items left on buses?
SMART's Lost & Found holds items for 7 business days. After that, unclaimed items are disposed of. File a report with SMART as soon as you realize you've left something. We'll get it filed same-day if you report through us.
What happens if my lost pet isn't in the Oakland County Animal Shelter right away?
Shelters hold strays for a legal holding period (typically 4 to 10 days depending on local law) before items go to adoption or other disposition. Microchipping and posting immediately on Facebook pet groups and Nextdoor matters. We connect you with local pet recovery networks and monitor those channels for you.
Can I track my lost item on Detroit Metropolitan Airport's system?
DTW has an online database, CLEMIS, where you can search, but you may also call directly. TSA items: (734) 942-3126. General airport lost & found: (734) 942-3669. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We help you with the exact contact and what info to provide.
What if my item is found but the person posts it on a private Facebook group?
That's exactly where many lost items surface, and exactly why our automated monitoring matters. We scan public community pages, Nextdoor, and local lost-item groups regularly. Private posts we can't access directly, but the large Southfield and Oakland County lost-item communities are mostly public or semi-public.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of Southfield Police or City Hall. We're a coordination and monitoring platform: we file reports on your behalf with the official channels and then keep searching the web so you don't have to. You're always welcome to call police or city services directly, but we make it seamless and add the ongoing search layer that most people don't do alone.
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Start with us. One report, all the right channels notified, and weeks of background monitoring. No more phone tag, no more daily website checks. Let us handle the legwork while you wait for good news.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost-item recovery service and is not affiliated with Southfield Police Department, City of Southfield, SMART Transit, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Animal Control, Oakland County Animal Shelter, or any other government or commercial entity mentioned. We coordinate and monitor on your behalf, but official reports with police or transit authorities should be made directly if you prefer. See our full terms at ReportLost.org.