Lost your wallet, keys, or pet in Oxford? We handle the reporting for you.
File one report and we notify the Oxford Police Department, Granville County Animal Control, local lost and found offices, and active community channels. Your report stays active, so you can stop checking Facebook groups and get back to your day.
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 in Oxford
You tell us what you lost
Answer a few quick questions about your missing item, where you lost it in Oxford, and how to reach you. No forms to fill out on five different websites.
We route it to the right places
We alert the Oxford Police Department's lost and found, Granville County Animal Control (if it's a pet), local businesses and public spaces where you reported the loss, and post to relevant community networks so your item gets seen by the people most likely to find it.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For 12 months, your report stays active and continues matching against new found item posts, community announcements, and local listings. We alert you instantly if something matches, so you don't have to scroll through groups every morning.
Where lost items end up in Oxford
Here's who holds what, and how to reach them. ReportLost handles these notifications for you, but here's what you should know.
Oxford Police Department
If you lose something in a public space, on a street, or at a business in Oxford, the police department's lost and found is where many items are turned in. Items are typically held for a set period before disposal. We pinpoint which location your loss occurred in and file the report on your behalf.
City Hall and Public Spaces
City of Oxford's main offices can help direct you to lost items turned in at municipal buildings, parks like Hix Field, or public areas. We tell you which department to contact based on where you lost your item.
Oxford Loop Shuttle
Lost something on the Oxford Loop Shuttle? The Granville County transit system handles lost items on their buses. Call ahead to ask if your item has been turned in, and provide a clear description. We generate the exact details you'll need to report and track your item.
Henderson-Oxford Airport
If you lost a bag, wallet, or personal item at the airport, contact the airport's lost and found desk. They keep records of all items turned in and can help you track down what you left behind. We have the direct contact info and know the best way to reach their desk.
Lost Pets
If your dog, cat, or other pet is missing in Oxford or Granville County, Granville County Animal Control is the first place to call and the hub for all lost pet reports in the area. They also work with community networks like the "Lost and Found Pets of Granville County" Facebook group to reunite animals with their families. We post your pet to all relevant channels simultaneously and keep your alert active until you find them. file a priority lost pet report
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The sooner you report, the better your chances
The first few hours and days after a loss are critical. Businesses close for the night, shelters and offices fill up, and community memory fades fast. Getting your report in early means better visibility across all channels while the trail is still warm. Once you've reported, your item is in the system and you can breathe easier—we take it from there.
Report my lost item →In a town like Oxford, losing a wallet, purse, ring, or phone means chasing down the police department, checking the Animal Shelter if it's a pet, posting to Facebook groups, and then refreshing those same posts for weeks hoping someone saw it. Each office holds items for a limited time before they go to storage or disposal. By then, you've already called half a dozen places and given up.
ReportLost simplifies the entire process. One report, and we notify every relevant Oxford service and community channel in your behalf. Your report stays active the whole time you're searching, automatically matching against new found items and posts so you're not doing the legwork alone. Report once, and let us keep looking for you.
Common places people lose things in Oxford
From downtown shops to parks and the airport, here are the spots where items most often disappear.
Downtown Oxford & Main Street
Shops, cafes, and storefronts along the historic core—wallets and phones slip out of pockets or get left on counters here regularly.
Hix Field & Parks
Popular recreation areas where bags, rings, and sports gear are left behind on grass, benches, or in parking areas.
Henderson-Oxford Airport
Security checkpoints, departure lounges, and baggage claim—a common spot for travel items and personal effects.
Oxford Loop Shuttle Stops & Buses
Transit riders frequently leave items on seats or at bus stops during their commute through town.
Local Restaurants & Shops
Purses left under tables, phones charged at counters, wallets in jacket pockets hung on chairs.
Where Oxford residents post about lost items
These community groups and pages are where locals rally to help each other.
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost and found animals across the county
Official city Facebook page where community announcements and local updates appear
Regional Reddit community that occasionally covers Oxford area losses and found items
Various neighborhood and county Facebook groups where locals post found items and community alerts
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Oxford
How long does the Oxford Police Department hold lost items?
The Oxford Police Department holds most lost and found items for a limited period before disposal. It's best to contact them immediately at 919-693-3161 to check if your item has been turned in. ReportLost files your report with them right away so it's in their system.
My pet is missing in Oxford. Who do I contact first?
Call Granville County Animal Control immediately at 919-693-6749. They're open Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and are the central hub for all lost pet reports in the area. ReportLost will notify them and post to community pet networks at the same time.
I lost something on the Oxford Loop Shuttle. What's next?
Call the Granville County Senior Center at 919-693-1930 to inquire about the Oxford Loop Shuttle's lost and found. Provide a detailed description of what you lost and where you were sitting. ReportLost can help you organize that information and ensure the report is filed quickly.
How long does my report stay active with ReportLost?
Your report remains active for your entire search period, either 12 months depending on your selection. During that time, we continue matching your item description against new found posts, community alerts, and local listings. You'll get an alert the moment something matches.
Can ReportLost recover my lost item for me?
ReportLost is not a recovery service and doesn't operate as a lost and found office itself. We're an independent reporting platform that takes your information and routes it to the right local services (police, animal control, businesses, transit) and community channels. We keep your report active so you don't have to check multiple sources every day. The actual recovery depends on whether someone finds your item and contacts you or the police department.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service and not affiliated with the Oxford Police Department or any government agency. We don't replace official reporting, we complement it. When you use ReportLost, we notify the police and all relevant local services on your behalf, but you're still filing through the official channels. Think of us as the concierge that handles the calls and posts for you while you focus on other things.
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Ready to get your item into the system?
The sooner your report is filed and distributed across Oxford's lost and found network and community channels, the sooner someone who finds your item can connect with you. Your report will keep searching automatically, so you don't have to.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Oxford Police Department, City of Oxford, Granville County, or any local government or business entity. We notify these organizations and channels on your behalf, but we do not operate as an official lost and found office. Recovery of lost items depends on whether someone finds your item and contacts you or the authorities. Please verify contact information and hours for any third-party service before relying on it.