Lost something in Farmingdale? Here are the offices that take your report.
File a single report and we route it to the Nassau County Police Department, Farmingdale Village Hall, local transit services, and active community networks. Your report stays active, so you don't have to check every channel yourself.
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 Farmingdale
You submit your loss details
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the information the right agencies need, so you don't have to piece together multiple forms or phone calls.
We connect it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the Nassau County Police Department, Farmingdale Village resources, NICE bus lost & found, Republic Airport if relevant, and local animal services if it's a pet. Each gets exactly what they need to help.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For 12 months, your description stays active and is automatically matched against new found items, marketplace listings, and community posts. You get an alert if a credible match surfaces, without having to search manually every day.
Where Items Turn Up in Farmingdale
These are the official channels handling lost & found locally. ReportLost notifies them on your behalf, but here's what each does.
Nassau County Police Department
Found items turned in to police are held and logged by precinct. The Farmingdale area is covered by Nassau County Police headquarters and the local Farmingdale Brookville Police Department. We tell you which office handles your location and ensure your report reaches them.
Contact Nassau County Police|Farmingdale Brookville Police Dept
Farmingdale Village Hall
The Village of Farmingdale, located at 361 Main Street, also maintains a lost & found for items found on village property or turned in by residents. We ensure your report is logged with their records so they can flag your item if it comes in.
NICE Bus Transit (Long Island)
Lost items left on NICE bus routes in the Farmingdale area are held at NICE's lost & found office. We provide NICE with your item details so they can identify it if it's turned in by a driver or passenger. Check with NICE directly if you suspect your loss happened on a bus.
Republic Airport
Farmingdale is home to Republic Airport (FRG), a small commercial and charter airport. If you lost something on the airport grounds or during air travel through FRG, contact the airport directly or the relevant airline. We ensure your report reaches them if transit through the airport was involved.
Lost Pets & Animal Services
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in Farmingdale, time matters: local shelters, rescues, and community groups are your lifeline. The Babylon Animal Shelter and Farmingdale-area animal control hold stray pets and post missing pet alerts. We integrate your pet into local networks and help you file a priority report to reach shelters and rescues immediately. File a priority lost pet report
Farmingdale State College
If your loss occurred on the State College campus or in campus facilities, Farmingdale State's University Police Department operates 24 hours a day. They manage the campus lost & found and can help locate items left in academic or residential buildings.
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Ready to report your loss?
The sooner you file, the sooner every relevant office in Farmingdale gets the word. Even if you're not sure exactly where you lost your item, your report starts working immediately.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Farmingdale can be frustrating: is it at the police station, the village hall, the local transit depot, or somewhere else entirely? Each place keeps its own lost & found, and you'd normally have to contact them one by one, hoping your item ended up with the right team.
ReportLost simplifies that chaos. One report from you, one dispatch to all the right channels in Farmingdale and Nassau County, and then your report stays active in the background, matching your item description against new found items and local community posts for months. Once you've filed, you can breathe: the network is already looking for your wallet, ring, phone, or pet.
Common Loss Hotspots in Farmingdale
Lost items are often recovered in these neighborhoods and zones. Reporting early gives you the best chance if your item landed here.
Downtown Farmingdale / Main Street
The busy commercial core around Main Street sees foot traffic daily. Wallets, phones, and keys are frequently lost in shops, restaurants, and on sidewalks.
Farmingdale State College Campus
The college's sprawling grounds host students, staff, and visitors. Library, dormitory, and classroom building lost & founds are common recovery points.
Republic Airport Area
The airport and surrounding business parks on the east side of town see travelers and commuters. Items are left in parking lots, terminals, and aircraft.
Residential Neighborhoods & Parks
Local parks and quiet streets account for lost pets and items during walks. Community networks and neighbors often spot missing items quickly.
Transit Stops & Bus Routes
NICE bus stops and routes running through Farmingdale handle commuter traffic. Bags, jackets, and phones are regularly found on buses and at shelters.
Community Networks That Help
Farmingdale residents share lost & found alerts in these groups and forums. Your report reaches them via ReportLost.
Facebook group for pet losses across Long Island, including Farmingdale
Farmingdale-specific Facebook group for missing cats, dogs, and other animals
Reddit community for Long Island residents, used for lost & found posts
Neighborhood app where locals post found items and missing pet alerts
Questions About Lost & Found in Farmingdale
How long do police and village offices hold lost items?
Nassau County Police and Farmingdale Village Hall typically hold unclaimed lost & found items for 30 to 60 days, depending on the item type. After that, items may be donated or disposed of. This is why reporting quickly matters: we notify them immediately so they know to look for your specific item and hold it longer if identified.
What if I lost something on a NICE bus?
Call NICE customer service or visit a NICE facility to report your loss. Items are held at the NICE office during business hours. We route your report to NICE so they can match your description against items in their system while you also reach out directly.
How do I claim a lost item at Republic Airport?
Contact Republic Airport directly at (631) 752-7707 to report a loss or inquire about found items. If you flew a commercial airline, contact the airline's lost & found. We ensure your report includes the airport in case your item is found there.
What's the process if I lost a pet in Farmingdale?
File a lost pet report immediately with the Babylon Animal Shelter (631-643-9270), local police, and post in community Facebook groups and Nextdoor. The sooner shelters and rescues know about your pet, the better. Use ReportLost's lost pet option to file a priority report that reaches all these channels at once.
Can I file a report if I lost something at Farmingdale State College?
Yes. Contact Farmingdale University Police at (934) 420-2111 to report the loss to campus security and ask about the specific building's lost & found. We route your report to them and ensure you have all the contact information needed.
Is ReportLost.org an official service, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not a government agency. We are not affiliated with Nassau County Police, Farmingdale Village, or any local authority, but we work with them by routing your report to the right offices and keeping it active in community networks. You still file the official report with police or village hall if required; we simply make sure you reach them and that your case stays visible while you search.
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Your Farmingdale lost & found report starts now.
One form, one submission, and your item description reaches every relevant office and community channel in Farmingdale. Then we keep searching for a match on your behalf, for 12 months, so you can move forward knowing the network is working for you.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Nassau County Police Department, Farmingdale Village, NICE Bus, Republic Airport, Farmingdale State College, or any government or transit agency. We route your report to these organizations on your behalf, but they operate independently. Always verify contact information directly with the agency or facility where you believe your item may be held.