Lost something in Lincroft? Report it and we'll route it to the right places.
One report connects you with the Middletown Police Department, local lost and found offices, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuing to match against new found items, online posts, and local listings.
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
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter to police, local lost and found services, and community groups in Lincroft and Middletown.
We route it to the right channels
Your report goes to the Middletown Police Department, NJ TRANSIT if applicable, local shopkeepers and venues, and community networks. We handle the legwork so you don't have to call around.
Your report keeps searching for you
For 12 months, your report stays active and automatically matches against new found items posted in local groups, on Nextdoor, and by community members. You'll get an alert if a credible match appears, so you're not checking sites every day.
Where lost items go in Lincroft
Understanding the local channels and how ReportLost connects you to all of them
Middletown Police Department
The Middletown Police Department handles lost and found reports for Lincroft and the township. We alert them immediately so your loss is logged and available to officers and community members who bring items in. You can also call them directly, but ReportLost handles the initial notification and routing for you.
Middletown Township Administration
Middletown Town Hall at 1 Kings Highway is the hub for local services. If your loss involves municipal property, community events, or you need to file an official report, the township can direct you. ReportLost ensures your information reaches the right department so you're not transferred around.
NJ TRANSIT Lost and Found
If you lost your item on a bus, train, or light rail in the Lincroft area, NJ TRANSIT maintains a centralized lost and found system. We submit your report to their system and give you the phone number and online portal so you can also check directly. Speed matters with transit lost and found, and ReportLost makes sure you're on their radar immediately.
Newark Airport Lost and Found
Traveling through EWR? If you lost your bag, wallet, or phone at Newark Liberty International Airport, the EWR Lost and Found office receives reports and holds items for 30 days. We ensure your report reaches them and provide you with their direct contact so you can follow up or file a claim online.
Lost Pets: Monmouth County SPCA
If your cat, dog, or other pet is missing in Lincroft, time is critical. The Monmouth County SPCA runs a dedicated lost pet program and maintains found pet listings. They coordinate with local animal control and other shelters. ReportLost connects you with them and then helps you keep searching across community channels. To file a priority lost pet report, file a priority lost pet report.
Community Networks and Local Groups
Lincroft residents share found items in Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and neighborhood networks like the University Heights Lincroft community group. ReportLost posts your loss across these channels and monitors them for matches so you don't have to scroll through posts every day.
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Ready to get your search started?
The sooner you report, the sooner local channels and your network begin looking for your item. Every hour counts, especially for lost pets and time-sensitive items like phones or wallets. File your report now and let ReportLost handle the routing.
Report my lost item →Lincroft sits in Middletown Township, a community where wallets, rings, phones, and beloved pets vanish in parks, on buses, in shops, and around Thompson Park. The problem is that lost items scatter across different systems: the Middletown Police Department, NJ TRANSIT, local merchants, animal shelters, and Facebook groups. Finding your way through all of them takes time you don't have.
ReportLost simplifies the search. You file once, and we make sure the right people in Lincroft and Middletown know about your loss. Better yet, your report stays active and keeps searching automatically for months, matching your description against newly posted found items and community alerts. Once you've reported with us, you can stop worrying and let the network do the work.
Common places people lose things in Lincroft
Knowing where you lost your item helps us alert the right local services
Thompson Park
A major community gathering space where wallets, phones, and keys are commonly left on trails, at the visitor center, and near parking areas.
Newman Springs Road corridor
Home to shops, Brookdale Community College, and bus stops where phones, bags, and personal items are frequently lost on buses or left in stores.
Lincroft Elementary and local schools
Drop-off and pick-up zones, sports fields, and campus grounds where backpacks, jackets, and children's items go missing.
Neighborhood residential areas
Yards, driveways, and sidewalks where pets stray and outdoor items are left behind during seasonal changes or transitions.
Where your community posts found items
ReportLost monitors these channels and alerts you when a match appears
Facebook group where Lincroft residents post and search for missing dogs
Neighborhood Facebook group for local residents sharing community news and found items
Local hyperlocal app where Lincroft neighbors post found items and lost pet alerts
Reddit community where lost pets and items from Lincroft and Monmouth County are shared
Questions about reporting a loss in Lincroft
How long does the Middletown Police Department keep lost and found items?
The police typically hold items for 30 to 90 days before disposal or donation. ReportLost keeps your report active for 12 months, so even if an item turns up months later, your alert can still connect you with it. Contact the Middletown Police Department directly at 732-615-2100 for specifics on your item.
Where do I claim my lost item once it's found?
Depending on where your item turned up: if it was on a bus, NJ TRANSIT has a customer service office; if at a local shop, contact the business directly; if turned in to police, visit or call the Middletown Police Department at 732-615-2100; if a pet, the Monmouth County SPCA at 732-542-0040. ReportLost tells you which channel to check and helps you avoid the runaround.
Does ReportLost replace calling the police?
ReportLost works alongside police, not instead of them. We ensure your report reaches the Middletown Police Department and other local agencies. You can also call them directly at 732-615-2100, but using ReportLost saves you the calls and ensures coordination across multiple channels at once.
What if my lost pet is injured or in danger?
If you suspect your pet is in immediate danger, call the Monmouth County SPCA at 732-542-0040 or local animal control right away. You can also call 911 if the pet is a traffic hazard. ReportLost accelerates your search but does not replace emergency response. File a priority lost pet report with us to activate full community and monitoring support.
How does ReportLost monitor for matches?
Your report stays active in our system and is cross-referenced against new found item posts in Facebook groups, Nextdoor, community pages, and local listings throughout your search period. We alert you when a description matches your loss, so you don't have to check these sites every day yourself. The monitoring is automatic and continuous.
Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with the Middletown Police Department?
ReportLost is an independent service that works in partnership with local police and community channels, not an official government agency. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Middletown Police Department, but we are trusted by police departments across the country to accelerate lost item reporting and community coordination. Our role is to simplify the process and route your report to the right places so you get faster results.
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Don't let your lost item disappear into the system
In Lincroft, a lost wallet, phone, ring, or pet can turn up weeks or months later in an unexpected place. ReportLost keeps your search active across police, transit, merchants, shelters, and community networks for the entire duration you need. File your report now so that when your item surfaces, you're the first to know.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Middletown Police Department, Middletown Township, NJ TRANSIT, Newark Airport, the Monmouth County SPCA, or any other local agency. We work to coordinate your report across these channels for faster results, but we do not replace direct communication with official services. Always contact local police at 911 for emergencies and at 732-615-2100 for non-emergency lost and found matters.