Lost and Found in Mattituck, NY
Report lost items to Southold Town Police, contact local businesses and public places directly, or post online. ReportLost offers optional web search and team-assisted outreach to help expand your search beyond free public channels.
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)
No report has been filed in Mattituck yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Create a free public report
Post your listing on ReportLost at no cost. Your report becomes immediately searchable and shareable. You can also contact Southold Town Police directly at (631) 765-2600 or visit 41405 Route 25, Peconic, NY 11958 during office hours.
Choose a search option
Automatic search ($12) runs web searches for 6 months with a ReportLost certificate and QR stickers. Team-assisted search ($25) includes 12 months of monitoring, direct outreach to local police and businesses, and distribution to community groups according to their rules.
Check with local services and social networks
Contact businesses, parks, and venues where the item may be. Post on Mattituck community Facebook groups and Nextdoor. For lost pets, report to Riverhead Animal Shelter (631) 765-1811 and North Fork Animal Welfare League.
Where to report lost items locally
Contact these services directly or use ReportLost to coordinate outreach
Southold Town Police Department
The primary agency for lost and found reports in Mattituck. File a report in person or by phone. They can advise on item recovery procedures and may hold reports for reference.
Mattituck Town Hall
Southold Town Hall handles local administrative matters. They can direct you to the appropriate department or service for your specific lost item and may have records of items turned in locally.
Lost Pet Resources
If you have lost a pet, contact Riverhead Animal Shelter immediately. North Fork Animal Welfare League and local veterinary clinics also maintain records of found animals. Post on community pet recovery networks.
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Ready to search?
Post your lost item free on ReportLost, or upgrade to web search and team-assisted outreach to reach more people and services.
Create a report →Mattituck is part of the Town of Southold, which covers the North Fork of Long Island. Lost items are typically reported to Southold Town Police or recovered through direct contact with local businesses, transit services, and community networks.
ReportLost provides a complementary search channel via web monitoring and local outreach. The free public listing option reaches community members immediately; paid search options extend the scope and include direct follow-up with relevant services.
Common locations in Mattituck
Check these areas first or contact the businesses directly
Downtown Mattituck / Main Road
Shops, services, and local businesses where items are often turned in.
Mattituck Pier and waterfront
Recreation area where items may be found or reported by visitors.
Mattituck-Laurel Library
Public facility at 13900 Main Road; contact (631) 298-4134 to check their lost and found.
Community networks
Post on local groups and social platforms to reach neighbors
Search for Mattituck, Southold, or North Fork lost and found pages
Post in your Mattituck neighborhood feed to alert nearby residents
Dedicated lost pet network for the Mattituck area
Frequently asked questions
How long do police hold lost items?
Retention periods vary. Contact Southold Town Police at (631) 765-2600 to ask about their specific hold policy and whether an item matching yours has been turned in.
Do I need to file a police report?
For lost personal items like wallets, keys, or phones, you can contact police for advice. Filing a formal report may help if theft is suspected. Call (631) 765-2600 to discuss your situation.
Is ReportLost.org an official service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that complements direct reporting to police and local businesses. It is not affiliated with Southold Town Police or any government agency. Recovery is not certain, and your best chance remains contacting local services and venues directly.
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Decide whether a free public listing, automatic web search, or team-assisted outreach fits your needs.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Southold Town Police, the Town of Southold, or any local government agency. Recovery of lost items is not certain. Always contact local police and relevant services directly for official assistance.