Report a Lost Item in Old Westbury, NY
Contact the Village Police Department or file a public report. ReportLost offers optional automatic or team-assisted search services to extend your search beyond local 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 Old Westbury 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 7, 2026.
How to Report a Lost Item
Contact Local Services
Call the Village of Old Westbury Police Department at (516) 626-0800 to report your lost item. They maintain a lost and found and can advise on recovery steps. If the item was left at a specific business or public place, contact that location directly.
Create a Public Report
Post a free public listing on ReportLost.org. Your report will be searchable and visible to the community at no cost. This is a good first step to alert neighbors and local residents.
Add Search Support (Optional)
Choose Automatic Search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and a ReportLost certificate, or Team-Assisted Search ($25) for 12 months plus manual outreach to local services and community groups. Both options include an anonymous email address linked to your report.
Where to Report and What to Do
Use these contacts and steps to report your item or check if it has been found.
Village Police Department
The Old Westbury Police Department is the primary contact for items lost in town. They maintain a lost and found and can provide guidance based on where you lost your item. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Village Hall
The Village of Old Westbury administrative office can direct you to the appropriate department or provide information about lost items in public areas.
Lost Pet
If you have lost or found a pet in Old Westbury, contact the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter or check with local rescue groups. The Village Police can also assist with reports of loose or injured animals.
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Start Your Search
A free public listing on ReportLost reaches local readers immediately and helps spread the word in your community.
Create a report →The Village of Old Westbury Police Department operates 24/7 and keeps a lost and found for items recovered locally. For items lost at specific locations, such as stores, parks, or transit points, contact that location first—most businesses check their lost and found regularly.
ReportLost complements these direct steps by offering optional search services. A free public listing reaches local readers immediately, while paid options extend your search with automated web monitoring or personalized outreach to relevant services and community channels over several months.
Key Areas in Old Westbury
Common places where items are found or where you might check.
Downtown Old Westbury
Main commercial and residential hub where items are frequently turned in to nearby businesses.
Store Hill Road
Central area near Village Hall and Police Department, good place to start inquiries.
Community Groups
Check these groups for lost and found posts and community assistance.
Facebook group for reuniting lost pets in the area
Post and search for lost items in your neighborhood
Local Old Westbury and Nassau County groups often share lost and found notices
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Village Police keep items in their lost and found?
Check directly with the Village Police Department at (516) 626-0800. Retention periods vary by item type and police practice. Items may be held for weeks to months, so contact them as soon as possible after losing something.
Should I file a police report if I lost something valuable?
For items of significant value, especially if theft is suspected, contact the Village Police Department. For items simply lost or left behind at a business, contacting that business directly is usually the fastest route. The police can advise on next steps.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that complements official channels like the Village Police Department and local businesses. It is not affiliated with the Village of Old Westbury or any government agency. Always report your lost item to local police and the specific location where you lost it first.
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Ready to Expand Your Search?
Compare search options to decide which approach works best for your situation. Automatic search offers web monitoring and a certificate; team-assisted search adds manual outreach and 12 months of support.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Village of Old Westbury, the Police Department, or any government agency. Always report your lost item directly to the Village Police Department and to the specific location where you lost it. ReportLost's optional paid services supplement, but do not replace, these primary channels.