Lost something in Binghamton? Report it once and we'll handle the rest.
One report connects you to the Binghamton Police Department, local transit services, the airport, and active community channels. We then monitor the web continuously for matches across marketplaces, social groups, and local announcements so you don't have to check back daily.
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
New York : the holding period scales with the item's value: the more it is worth, the longer the police must keep it. A finder must deposit an item worth $20 or more at a police station within 10 days. (New York Personal Property Law §§252-253)
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works in Binghamton
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather all the details needed so you never have to repeat your story.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to the Binghamton Police Department, relevant lost and found departments, transit operators, and other local services that hold recovered items. You get confirmation of where it went and how to follow up.
Automated monitoring finds matches
Our system scans Facebook groups, Reddit, Nextdoor, marketplaces, and local announcements every day for 12 months, looking for posts that match your item's description, location, and timeframe. The moment we spot a credible match, we alert you.
Where to Report in Binghamton
The key places that receive and hold lost items in Binghamton and Broome County
Binghamton Police Department
The main hub for lost and found reports in the city. Officers can log your item and check their recovered property records. If your item was turned in at a local business or public location, the police often have it or can point you to the right place. We identify which precinct covers your loss location and ensure your report reaches them.
TCAT Bus Lost & Found
If you left something on a Broome County public bus, TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit) and Broome County Transit maintain a centralized lost and found at their administrative offices. Items are typically held for a set period. We provide you with the exact details to include when you contact them, and remind you of their hours.
TCAT Lost & Found|Call (607) 277-7433|Broome County Transit|Call (607) 763-4464
Greater Binghamton Airport
The airport's lost and found office is in the terminal, and the Broome County Security Office manages items left in the terminal building. If you lost luggage during your flight, you'll also need to contact your airline directly, as they handle baggage claims separately.
Binghamton University Police
If you lost an item on campus or in university facilities, the Binghamton University Police Department runs a comprehensive lost and found system. They keep detailed records and can search their database for you.
Lost Pet Report
If you've lost a pet in Binghamton or Broome County, time is critical. Contact local dog control, the Broome County Dog Shelter, and the Broome County Humane Society immediately. Post on local Facebook groups like 'Broome County NY Pets - Lost & Found.' The community responds quickly to animal posts. File a priority lost pet report so we can monitor pet recovery channels around the clock.
Broome County Dog Shelter|Broome County Humane Society|Lost Pets Facebook Group
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The sooner you report, the better your odds
Items reported within the first 24 hours are more likely to still be in the lost and found system. Once you submit your report, our team takes it from there, routing it to every relevant location and monitoring social channels, marketplaces, and local announcements for you. You don't need to do anything else.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Binghamton means reaching out to different places: the police precinct, TCAT buses, the airport, Facebook groups, and more. Most people end up calling the same places over and over, checking social media daily, and wondering if they've missed a post. ReportLost eliminates that burden. File one clear, detailed report, and our team handles routing it to every relevant service while we watch the entire local web for you.
The Broome County area has active lost and found communities, but they're scattered across multiple channels and departments. Our continuous web monitoring means your item gets the best chance of being matched with a found post, without you having to become a full-time detective. Once you report, you can move forward knowing we're actively looking.
Common Places Locals Lose Items
Binghamton's busiest zones where items are typically found and reported
Downtown / Court Street
The heart of Binghamton, home to shops, restaurants, and the police department. Items left here often end up with business owners or police.
Binghamton University Campus
A major hub for student life and community events. The University Police run a detailed lost and found system for on-campus losses.
Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)
A regional travel hub where items are frequently left in terminals, security areas, or on planes. The airport's security office maintains a dedicated lost and found.
Public Transit (TCAT & Broome County Transit)
Local buses serve commuters and visitors daily. Items left on board are collected at the central lost and found offices.
Vestal & Endicott (Surrounding Towns)
The greater Broome County area is served by the same police and transit systems. If you lost something in nearby towns, file a report with county services.
Community Channels
Where Binghamton residents post and find lost items
Active group for non-pet items lost and found across the county
Dedicated group for missing and found animals in Broome County
Local subreddit where residents post lost items and pet alerts
Neighborhood-level posts from nearby residents who may have found your item
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do police and transit departments keep lost items?
Policies vary by location. The Binghamton Police Department and TCAT typically hold items for 30 to 90 days before donating or discarding them. The airport holds items longer. Contact the specific department to confirm their retention period, and file your report as soon as possible to secure your item before that window closes.
What if I lost something on TCAT or Broome County Transit?
Call TCAT Lost & Found at (607) 277-7433 or Broome County Transit at (607) 763-4464. Describe your item and the bus route and time you believe you lost it. Items are stored at their main administrative office. If we're tracking your loss, we'll also monitor their recovered items announcements for matches.
My item was left at the airport. Where do I claim it?
Contact the Broome County Security Office at (607) 763-4906. They manage the lost and found in the terminal building. If your luggage was lost during a flight, contact your airline's baggage service directly, as they handle checked baggage claims separately.
I lost a pet in Binghamton. What should I do immediately?
Call the Broome County Dog Shelter at (607) 778-2493 and the Broome County Humane Society right away. Post on the 'Broome County NY Pets - Lost & Found' Facebook group, which has a large local following. File a report with us so we can monitor pet recovery pages and community posts continuously while you search.
How does ReportLost monitor local channels for my item?
Once you file a report, our system scans Facebook groups ('Broome County Lost & Found', 'Broome County NY Pets'), Reddit (r/Binghamton), Nextdoor, Craigslist, local marketplace sites, and news announcements multiple times per day. We cross-reference the item description, location, and date to identify real matches and alert you immediately when we find one.
Is ReportLost.org official? Does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service built to simplify the lost and found process. We are not affiliated with the Binghamton Police Department, the city, or any lost and found department. We complement the official channels by routing your report to them and automating the web monitoring you'd otherwise do yourself. You always have the option to call the police or city services directly.
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Ready to report your lost item?
File your report now. In minutes, it will reach the Binghamton Police Department, transit services, the airport, and other relevant local offices. Then sit back, and let our system monitor the web for you over the coming months.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the City of Binghamton, the Binghamton Police Department, TCAT, Broome County Transit, Greater Binghamton Airport, Binghamton University, the Broome County Humane Society, or any other local government or service provider. We are a third-party tool designed to help you report your loss and monitor the web. Always contact the official lost and found departments and police directly to verify status and claim recovered items.