Lost something in Ocean City? Report it and we'll route it to the right places.
One report to the Ocean City Police Department, NJ TRANSIT, local lost and found groups, and active community channels. Your report stays active, keeping watch 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.
Recent activity
Across the United States
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- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How it works
You report the loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to reach the right local offices and channels.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Ocean City Police Department, NJ TRANSIT if applicable, and relevant lost and found groups. No back-and-forth, no guesswork on your part.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report stays active and continues matching against new found items, social posts, and community announcements. You get alerts when a credible match appears, so you don't have to check every day.
Where to report a lost item in Ocean City
The main channels and what to do with each one
Ocean City Police Department
The OCPD's Property Section handles lost and found items recovered in the city. Call the non-emergency line or visit in person to file a report and ask if anything matching your description has been turned in. We tell you which desk to contact and what info to have ready.
NJ TRANSIT Lost & Found
If you lost your wallet, keys, or phone on a bus or transit route serving Ocean City, NJ TRANSIT holds items for a minimum of 14 days. Report online or call with your route and time. We point you to the exact form and number to use.
Report online or call (973) 275-5555|NJ TRANSIT Lost & Found
Ocean City Municipal Airport
Items left at the airport can be reported directly. The airport is small but serves the area. Contact them with your flight or visit details to check if your item has been turned in.
Lost pet?
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in Ocean City, the Humane Society of Ocean County runs animal control and can help reunite you with your companion. Call immediately and post in local pet recovery groups. File a priority lost pet report
City Hall
Ocean City's main office can direct you to community resources and lost and found coordination if your item was lost in a city building or facility. We generate the right contact info so you know who to speak with.
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Report your loss now
The sooner you report, the sooner your item goes into the system and begins matching against found items and community alerts. Once you've reported, the search continues automatically for you.
Report my lost item →Losing a wallet, ring, phone, or pet in Ocean City means contacting the police, checking multiple Facebook groups, calling NJ TRANSIT, and monitoring the beach community boards yourself, every single day. Between the boardwalk, the beach, local shops, and transit routes, items vanish fast, and the services that handle them don't always talk to each other.
ReportLost simplifies that. One report reaches the Ocean City Police Department, NJ TRANSIT lost and found, local Facebook groups, and the Nextdoor community at once. Your report then stays active and continues searching for a match automatically, so you can stop refreshing your phone and let the system work for you.
Common places to lose something in Ocean City
Where people most often lose wallets, rings, phones, and pets
The Boardwalk
Busy year-round, especially in summer. Wallets, phones, and jewelry slip out of pockets and bags during the crowds. The boardwalk lost and found and local groups are active here.
The Beach
Rings come off in the sand, phones left on beach towels, and pets wander into the water. Beachgoers and lifeguards often find items, but they need to know you're looking.
Downtown & Shopping Districts
Between shops, restaurants, and the main streets, wallets and bags are left behind regularly. Local businesses have lost and found counters, and community groups monitor reports.
Bus & Transit Routes
Residential & Beach Communities
Pets escape gates and wander; items are left at rental properties or during moves. Nextdoor and Facebook groups in these neighborhoods are fast to respond.
Community channels where items and pets are found
Local groups that spread the word fast
Facebook group for reporting and tracking lost and found items across the city
Broader Cape May County group covering Ocean City postal codes
General community page where locals post lost items and pets
Dedicated to missing dogs and reunions in the broader county area
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood alerts and lost and found posts
New Jersey subreddit where lost pets and items are sometimes posted
Frequently asked questions
How long will the police hold a lost item I find?
The Ocean City Police Department typically holds items for a set period before releasing or donating them. Check with the Property Section at (609) 399-9111 to confirm the timeline for your specific item type.
How long does NJ TRANSIT hold items in lost and found?
NJ TRANSIT holds lost items for a minimum of 14 days. If you lost something on a bus or transit route, call (973) 275-5555 with your route number and the date to report it before that window closes.
Where do I pick up a lost item in Ocean City?
Items are held at the Ocean City Police Department Property Section (call 609-399-9111 for hours) or by NJ TRANSIT at their customer service office. We provide you with the exact location and process.
My pet is lost. What should I do first?
Call the Humane Society of Ocean County immediately at (609) 398-9500, post in local Facebook groups and Nextdoor, and file a priority pet report. The faster you alert the community, the better your chances of reunion.
Do I have to report to the police and call Facebook groups separately?
No, that's the whole point of ReportLost. You file one report with us, and we ensure the police, transit, and local groups all get the information. You don't have to make multiple calls or track down contact details.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace reporting to the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not a government office. We help you report efficiently to the right official channels, police, transit, and community groups. Your report reaches them all at once, and our system keeps it active and searching for a match during your search period. We work alongside official services, not instead of them.
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Report now and let your search begin. Once filed, your report goes to work automatically, reaching the police, transit, and your community at once, and staying active for months of matching and monitoring.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Ocean City Police Department, NJ TRANSIT, the Humane Society of Ocean County, Ocean City Municipal Airport, or any other government or private entity mentioned. We help you report efficiently to the official channels and community groups that hold or distribute information about lost items. Refer to their official websites for the most current information about procedures, hours, and retention policies.