Lost something in Wake Forest? We'll get it to the right people.
File one report with ReportLost and we route it to the Wake Forest Police Department, WFU Police, GoTriangle Transit, local lost and found offices, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found items.
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 it works
You describe what you lost
Tell us the item, where you lost it in Wake Forest, and any details that matter. We gather the exact information each local service needs.
We contact the right places
Your report goes directly to Wake Forest Police, WFU Police (if on campus), GoTriangle for transit items, businesses, and the community networks where people post found items.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report stays active and automatically checks for matches across new lost and found posts, local announcements, and marketplace listings. You'll get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check manually every day.
Where to report a lost item
Contact these services directly, or let us do it for you
Wake Forest Police Department
The town's main point for non-emergency lost and found reports. If your item was lost in a public space or you need an official record, contact the department directly. We identify your exact precinct and prepare your report.
Wake Forest University Police Lost & Found
If you lost something on the WFU campus, this is your dedicated resource. University Police maintains both an online registry and a physical holding area. We let them know your loss and they begin their internal search.
Call 336-758-4263 or email lostandfound@wfu.edu|WFU Police Lost & Found
GoTriangle Transit Lost and Found
Lost something on a local bus? GoTriangle handles all items left on transit in the region, including Wake Forest routes. Items are held and searchable. We route your report to their team right away.
Call 919-314-8715 or email lostandfound@gotriangle.org|GoTriangle Transit
RDU Airport (Raleigh-Durham)
If you lost an item at the airport, RDU's dedicated lost and found team processes hundreds of items monthly. They can also advise on TSA procedures. Wake Forest Airport Shuttle Services can help with items left on airport shuttles.
Call 919-840-7553 or email lostitems@rdu.com|RDU Lost and Found|WFU Shuttle Services: 336-758-7275
Lost Pet
If you've lost a cat or dog, contact Wake County Animal Services immediately. Check the Pet Lost and Found Gallery and join Wake County Lost and Found Pets on Facebook to reach the community quickly. To report a missing pet and activate a coordinated search across local networks, file a priority lost pet report.
Wake County Animal Center: 919-212-7387|Pet Lost and Found Gallery
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Ready to file your report?
The sooner you get your loss into the system, the better. Once you file with ReportLost, the details reach all the right places, and your report begins its active search. You can breathe easier knowing the groundwork is done.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Wake Forest means navigating several separate systems at once: the town police department, university police if you were on campus, transit services if it happened on a bus, plus all the community groups and pages where locals post found items. No single place knows about your loss, so the burden falls on you to check each one repeatedly.
ReportLost simplifies this. One report goes out to all the right channels, and your item description stays in active search for months, automatically matched against new found items across the entire local ecosystem. Once you file, you can stop worrying about it. We keep looking for you.
Common places where items go missing
Wake Forest loses and finds in these areas
Downtown Wake Forest
Along Brooks Street and surrounding blocks, high foot traffic means frequent lost and found activity in retail shops, restaurants, and on the street.
Wake Forest University Campus
Campus buildings, libraries, dining halls, and residence halls generate many lost items. University Police maintains comprehensive records.
Public Parks & Greenways
Local parks, trails, and recreational areas are common loss spots. Check with town parks and recreation if your item was left outdoors.
Shopping & Commercial Centers
Strip malls, grocery stores like Lidl, and local retailers are frequent locations. Many have their own lost and found desks.
Transit Routes & Bus Stops
Items left on GoTriangle buses or at stops throughout Wake Forest are collected and held. Call the transit lost and found team.
Community networks where items are posted
Wake Forest residents share lost and found notices here
Central Facebook group for all lost and found items in the county
Dedicated community for reuniting missing pets with families
Local subreddit where residents post about lost items and pets
Broader Raleigh area subreddit used for Wake Forest lost item posts
Questions about reporting a lost item in Wake Forest
How long do businesses and services hold lost items?
Policy varies by location. Most retail stores hold items for 30 to 90 days before donating or discarding. Wake Forest University Police holds items longer and maintains a searchable online registry. Transit items are typically held for 30 days. Check with the specific business or service as soon as possible.
Where do I go to actually claim my lost item?
It depends on where it was lost. If at a business, ask to speak with a manager. For items on public property, contact Wake Forest Police at 919-554-6150. For university items, visit WFU Police. For transit, contact GoTriangle at 919-314-8715. If found by a resident and posted online, you'll likely coordinate directly with the finder.
Can I report a lost item on a bus?
Yes. Call GoTriangle's lost and found line at 919-314-8715 (Monday–Friday, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or email lostandfound@gotriangle.org. Have the route number, date, and time of your trip ready.
What if I lost something at WFU but I'm not a student or employee?
You can still contact WFU Police's lost and found line at 336-758-4263 or email lostandfound@wfu.edu. If the item was in a public area of campus, they can help. For items in specific buildings or offices, ask to be directed to the right department.
How often should I follow up with places I've reported to?
Most places recommend following up after one week if you haven't heard back, then every two weeks afterward. ReportLost keeps your report active throughout your search period, so you don't have to make the same calls repeatedly. We'll alert you if a match appears.
Is ReportLost.org official or a police service?
ReportLost is an independent service, not a government agency. We don't replace the police or any local authority. Instead, we save you time by routing your report to the official channels (police, transit, businesses, university) and community networks in Wake Forest, and we keep your report active in search mode for months. You're still working with the same official entities, just through a single, streamlined report.
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Don't wait. File your report now.
Every hour matters when an item goes missing. The sooner you report, the sooner local services can add your description to their searches, and the sooner your report activates across all the community channels. Starting now means your item has the best chance of being found and returned.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Wake Forest Police, Wake Forest University Police, GoTriangle, the Town of Wake Forest, Wake County Animal Services, or RDU Airport. We route your report to these official services and community networks on your behalf, but all lost and found services remain the responsibility of the respective agencies. Always verify contact information on official websites before calling.