Lost something in Tonawanda? Here is who holds found property.
One report and we route it to the Town and City of Tonawanda Police Departments, local lost pet networks, and active community channels. Your report stays active, automatically matching new found posts and alerts so you don't have to check every day.
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)
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We collect the details that matter and generate the exact information needed for each local office.
We route it to the right places
Your loss gets submitted to the relevant Tonawanda police precinct, City Hall, local animal control if it's a pet, and posted to active community groups and social channels where neighbors post found items every day.
Your report keeps searching for you
For up to 12 months, your report stays active and continues to match against new found posts, community alerts, and marketplace listings. You get notified when a credible match surfaces, so you can report your loss without doing the legwork yourself.
Where Things Get Lost in Tonawanda
Know where to report and what to expect
Police Lost and Found
Both the Town of Tonawanda Police (1835 Sheridan Drive) and City of Tonawanda Police (200 Niagara Street) maintain lost and found offices. Items are held for a set period; we identify which precinct covers your loss location and file the report on your behalf so you don't have to figure out jurisdiction.
City and Town Hall
Tonawanda's dual government structure means lost items found in public spaces sometimes end up filed through City Hall or Town offices. We generate all the details you'd need to contact the right desk and follow up, or we can do it for you.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
If you lost something while flying out of Buffalo Niagara (about 20 minutes from Tonawanda), items are held at the terminal's lost and found. We can help you file a report with the airport and your airline simultaneously.
Lost Pet Network
Missing a cat or dog? Tonawanda has several active lost pet groups and networks, including KenTon Lost & Found Pets and WNY Lost and Found Pets on Facebook. These communities share alerts daily. If your pet is lost, file a priority lost pet report so we can broadcast it immediately to these groups and local animal control.
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File your report below.
The sooner you report a loss, the sooner it enters active circulation across Tonawanda's police, community groups, and social networks. Once your report is filed, you can step back and let the search run on its own.
Report my lost item →Tonawanda's split between Town and City jurisdictions, plus the surrounding Kenmore area, means losing something can leave you calling multiple departments and checking dozens of Facebook groups and neighborhood pages. Between the police non-emergency lines, City Hall, local shelters, and social networks, it's easy to fall through the cracks or miss a post that could reunite you with what you lost.
ReportLost bridges that gap. Instead of juggling phone numbers and refreshing feeds, you file one report and we handle the routing, the posting, and the ongoing search. Your item stays in active circulation across all the places people announce found belongings in Tonawanda, and you stay in the loop with alerts when something matches.
Tonawanda Neighborhoods and Hot Spots
Common places where people lose wallets, rings, phones, and pets
Downtown Tonawanda
Along Niagara Street and around City Hall, where retail and foot traffic mean lost wallets and jewelry turn up in store lost and founds and police reports daily.
Sheridan Drive Corridor
The Town side of Tonawanda along Sheridan Drive, with shops and local businesses where lost phones, rings, and bags are frequently reported to the Town Police.
Kenmore Border
The residential areas shared with nearby Kenmore, where lost pets are commonly sighted and reported in neighborhood Facebook groups.
Parks and Recreation Areas
Local parks and greenways where lost dogs, leashes, and personal items are turned in to police and shared on community channels.
Transit and Commercial Hubs
Parking areas, shopping centers, and main commercial strips where lost items in cars or near stores get turned in to local management and police.
Community Channels Searching for Lost Items
Active groups where Tonawanda neighbors post found items and reunions happen
Facebook group serving Buffalo and surrounding areas, very active for lost and found pet alerts in the Tonawanda zone
Facebook group dedicated to Town of Tonawanda and Kenmore pet reunions, posts found dogs and cats with contact info
Facebook group for lost and found cats across Western New York, includes Tonawanda area posts
Reddit community where Tonawanda residents post lost pet alerts and ask for help locating items
Questions About Lost Items in Tonawanda
How long do police lost and founds keep items?
Both Town and City of Tonawanda Police typically hold lost items for 30 to 90 days. Items left unclaimed may be donated or disposed of. ReportLost keeps your report active for up to 12 months, so even if an item isn't claimed immediately, we're matching it against found posts and alerts long after police hold periods end.
Which police department should I contact, Town or City?
Tonawanda's dual jurisdiction can be confusing. The Town of Tonawanda covers the Sheridan Drive area and surrounding unincorporated zones; the City of Tonawanda covers the downtown and central zones. When you file a ReportLost report, we identify which precinct covers your loss location and route it to the right desk.
What if I lost something while traveling from Buffalo Airport?
If the loss occurred at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), contact the airport's lost and found directly at the terminal or through their website. If it was lost in transit from the airport into Tonawanda, report it to the Tonawanda Police. ReportLost can help file both simultaneously.
My pet is missing. What's the fastest way to get the word out?
File a lost pet report immediately so we can post to WNY Lost and Found Pets, KenTon Lost & Found Pets, and other active networks in one shot. Call the Town or City Police non-emergency line to file an official report as well. The more places your pet's photo and details appear, the faster neighbors will spot and contact you. <a href="/report-lost-pet"><strong>Start a priority lost pet report here.</strong></a>
How do I know if something I lost has been found?
Once you file a ReportLost report, we monitor found posts, community alerts, and marketplace listings against your item's description for your entire search period. When a credible match surfaces, we notify you right away so you can follow up. You don't have to refresh Facebook groups or call shelters every day; we do that work for you.
Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with Tonawanda Police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of the police department or city government. We're designed to simplify the process of reporting a loss and keeping it active across all the right channels. We work alongside official police lost and found offices and community groups, but we're a separate organization focused entirely on helping you recover lost items.
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Don't let your lost item fade away.
Every day that passes, found posts pile up and memories fade. File your report now so it starts circulating across Tonawanda's police, community networks, and social channels. Once it's in the system, you can breathe easy while your search continues automatically.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Town of Tonawanda, City of Tonawanda, their police departments, or any other government or municipal agency. We work in coordination with official lost and found channels and community groups, but we operate separately and our reports complement (not replace) official police reports or contact with local authorities.