Lost and Found in Putnam Lake, NY
Report lost items to local law enforcement, the town, or transit services. ReportLost.org offers free public listings plus optional paid search assistance to complement your direct outreach.
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 Putnam Lake 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 Report
Publish your lost item details at no cost. Your report becomes searchable and visible to the ReportLost community right away.
Contact Local Services
Report directly to the Town of Putnam Police Department, the town clerk, or PART transit if the item was lost on a bus. These services maintain their own lost and found records.
Choose Additional Search (Optional)
Add web search ($12 for 6 months) or team-assisted search ($25 for 12 months with direct outreach to local services and community groups).
Where to Report Lost Items
Contact these services based on where your item was lost.
Town of Putnam Police Department
If you lost an item in town, report to the police department's lost and found. Call during business hours to inquire about found property or file a report.
Town of Putnam Town Hall
The town offices can provide guidance on lost property procedures and may assist with reporting. Contact the town supervisor or town clerk for local assistance.
Lost Pet?
If you've lost a pet in Putnam County, contact the Putnam Humane Society or check with Dog Control in Putnam Valley. Social media groups dedicated to missing pets are also active in the area.
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Report Your Lost Item
Create a free public listing on ReportLost.org in minutes. No payment required. Your report helps others in the community learn about your lost item.
Create a report →Putnam Lake sits in the Town of Patterson and is served by several local agencies for lost property. The Town of Putnam Police Department, town offices, and PART (Putnam Area Rapid Transit) each maintain lost and found services. Reporting directly to the relevant service is the most direct route.
ReportLost.org complements these local channels by offering a free public listing and optional search tools. A free report costs nothing; enhanced search options are available for those who want additional reach or professional assistance.
Areas Around Putnam Lake
Common areas to search and places to check.
Putnam Lake Center
The main residential and recreational area around the lake.
Downtown Brewster
Nearby commercial district with shops, restaurants, and services.
Community and Social Resources
Local groups where residents share information about lost and found items.
Local community pages for residents and lost item discussions
Facebook group dedicated to lost and found pets in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties
Subreddit for Putnam County residents
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do first if I've lost something in Putnam Lake?
Check with the specific location where you lost the item (shop, restaurant, park). Then contact the Town of Putnam Police Department at 845-628-1300 to report the loss and ask if anything matching your description has been turned in.
I left something on a PART bus. How do I retrieve it?
Call the PART dispatch number and provide your bus route, direction of travel, and the date you lost the item. PART will check their lost and found depot and help reunite you with your item if it has been recovered.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost.org is an independent service that complements official channels like the police department and town offices. It does not replace reporting directly to local authorities.
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Explore Your Options
A free listing is always available. If you'd like automated web search or direct outreach to local services and community groups, choose an enhanced option below.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service not affiliated with the Town of Putnam, Putnam County, or any local law enforcement agency. Free public listings do not include web search, manual outreach, or police coordination. Paid options include those services within the stated timeframe. Always report directly to local police and relevant services for the fastest response.