Lost something in Southern Pines? Here is who to contact.
One report connects you with the Southern Pines Police Department, local animal services, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuously searching for a match.
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 Southern Pines
You describe your loss
Tell us what you lost, where you were, and when it happened. We gather the details that matter to the right people.
We route it to the right hands
Your report goes straight to the Southern Pines Police Department, relevant local departments, and community networks where items are usually found or reported.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report matches itself against new found items, community posts, and local marketplace listings. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check every day.
Where your lost item typically ends up in Southern Pines
Know where to report and what to expect
Southern Pines Police Department
The Police Department at 450 W Pennsylvania Avenue handles lost and found reports. Call (910) 692-2732 (non-emergency) or (910) 692-7031 during dispatch hours. We generate the exact details you need and route your report directly to the right desk.
Town Hall & City Services
Southern Pines Town Hall can direct you to the right department and sometimes holds items found in town buildings or parks. Located at 300 SW Broad Street, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Call (910) 692-7021 for assistance.
Southern Pines Animal Shelter
If you've lost a cat or dog, the Animal Shelter holds stray animals for 5 days and takes in over 1,500 lost pets each year. Visit in person to search or call (910) 692-7271. For a rapid response, file a priority lost pet report.
Moore County Airport
If your loss occurred at Moore County Airport (KSOP), contact the airport directly. Terminal hours are 8 AM to 8 PM daily. Call (910) 692-3212 to report or retrieve an item.
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Report your loss now, rest easy later
The sooner your report is active, the sooner our system starts matching it against found items and community posts. Getting started takes just a few minutes, and once it's submitted, the routine work is ours.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Southern Pines means calling the police, checking the animal shelter, posting on Facebook, and hoping someone in the community saw it. By the time you've made those calls and navigated each separate system, precious hours have passed.
ReportLost simplifies this. One report reaches the police department, local animal services, and active community channels all at once. Better yet, your report stays active and keeps searching for a match across new found items and posts for months. You report once, then we handle the routine follow-up while you focus on your day.
Common places where items are lost in Southern Pines
Check these locations first, then file a report to extend your search
Downtown Southern Pines
Main shopping district and town center where items are frequently left in stores, cafes, and on sidewalks. Items here often end up with the Police Department or individual business lost and found desks.
Southern Pines Animal Shelter
If you've lost a pet, check here first. The shelter is the primary intake point for strays and lost animals across Moore County.
Moore County Airport
Common place to lose wallets, phones, and bags during arrival or departure. The airport maintains its own lost and found with regular hours.
Parks & Recreation Areas
Peaceful outdoor spaces where items like bags, phones, and jewelry are sometimes left behind. Local parks may hold items temporarily before they're brought to the police or town hall.
West Pennsylvania Avenue
Busier commercial corridor where items are lost in shops and parking areas. Many items are turned into nearby businesses or the Police Department.
Community channels where lost items are reported
Check these groups and keep an eye out
Active Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners
Facebook community for lost and found dogs across the county
Curated list of local lost and found networks and Facebook pages
Local newspaper pets section with regular lost pet notices
Neighborhood-level posts where locals report found items and pets
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Southern Pines
How long does the Southern Pines Animal Shelter keep a lost pet?
The shelter holds all stray animals for 5 days. If you've lost a pet, contact them immediately at (910) 692-7271 and visit in person to search. For dogs and cats, filing a priority lost pet report accelerates visibility across the network.
What should I include when calling the Southern Pines Police Department about a lost item?
Have ready: what you lost (color, size, distinguishing marks), where and when you lost it, and how to reach you. Call (910) 692-2732 for non-emergency reports. ReportLost generates these details for you automatically.
Can I file a lost item report at Town Hall?
Town Hall (300 SW Broad Street, 910-692-7021) can direct you to the right department and sometimes assist with items found in public buildings. For a formal lost report that reaches all channels at once, file through the Police Department or use ReportLost.
If I lost something at Moore County Airport, what's the process?
Contact the airport directly at (910) 692-3212 during terminal hours (8 AM to 8 PM) or check with individual airlines if your item was on a flight. Items are typically held for a set period before being disposed of.
How often should I check community Facebook groups for my lost item?
Items appear on local Facebook pages daily, but checking every page multiple times a day is exhausting. A ReportLost report stays active and matches itself against new community posts automatically, alerting you when a credible match surfaces.
Is ReportLost.org official or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We route your report to the Southern Pines Police Department and relevant local services, and we extend your search through community networks for 12 months. We don't replace the police, we complement and simplify the process.
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File your report now and your search begins across police records, local animal services, and community channels. Your report stays active for months, matching against new found items and posts so you don't have to check every day.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Southern Pines Police Department, Moore County, North Carolina, the Southern Pines Animal Shelter, Moore County Airport, or other local entities mentioned. We work to complement official channels and community resources, but do not replace them. Always contact official agencies directly for urgent or emergency matters.