White Plains, NY

Lost something in White Plains? Report it and let us find it for you.

Submit one report and we'll notify the White Plains Police Department, City Hall, Westchester County Airport, local transit, and active community channels. Then our system scans the web continuously for matches across marketplaces, social media, and lost-and-found posts for up to 12 months.

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.

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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 July 14, 2026.

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How ReportLost Works for White Plains

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You Report Your Loss

Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the exact details needed for every relevant office in White Plains, so you don't have to figure out who gets what or fill forms multiple times.

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We Route It to the Right Places

Your report reaches the White Plains Police Department, City Hall, Westchester County Airport (if applicable), Westchester County Transportation, animal control services, and local lost-and-found networks all at once.

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Automated Monitoring Works 24/7

Our system searches social media, classified sites, local Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and community channels every day looking for posts matching your description. When a credible match appears, you get an alert instantly. No need to refresh a dozen websites yourself.

Where to Report a Lost Item in White Plains

Below are the main places to file a report. ReportLost handles routing and follow-up for you.

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White Plains Police Department

If you lost an item in a public place, at a business, or suspect theft, the police are your first contact. You can file a report in person, by phone, or online. We determine which precinct covers your loss location and generate the correct details to include.

Contact White Plains Public Safety|Non-Emergency Line

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White Plains City Hall

City Hall can direct you to specific departments (parks, public spaces, municipal buildings) or advise on local procedures. They're also a good resource if you need to escalate or if your loss happened in a city-operated facility.

Contact City Hall

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Westchester County Airport (HPN)

Lost an item in the terminal or on an aircraft? The airport's Lost and Found processes items found in the main terminal, gates, and baggage claim. We help you connect with the right department at HPN.

HPN Lost and Found|Call Lost and Found

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Westchester County Transportation (Bee-Line Bus)

Items left on Bee-Line buses are held at the transit office. Report your loss directly or contact customer service with the route number, time, and date. We point you to the correct contact and bus line details.

Westchester County Transportation Lost & Found|Call Lost Items Line

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Lost Pet

If you've lost a dog or cat in White Plains, time is critical. Contact SPCA Westchester and the local Animal Shelter immediately, then file a priority lost pet report with ReportLost to activate social media alerts and community networks across Westchester County.

SPCA Westchester Lost & Found|Call SPCA Westchester

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Local Businesses & Shopping Areas

Lost something at a store, restaurant, or mall? The business's management usually holds items for 30 days. Give them a detailed description, and we ensure your report reaches community channels so others in White Plains know to watch for it.

⚠️ Spotted incorrect or outdated information? Let us know so we can review it.

The sooner you report, the better your chances.

Creating your report now means your item gets registered across police, city services, and transit systems immediately, and our automated scan of local networks starts right away. Many recovered items are found and posted within the first few weeks.

Report my lost item →

Losing something in White Plains—whether it's on Main Street, at Westchester County Airport, on a Bee-Line bus, or in a local shop—means contacting multiple agencies, each with different procedures and hours. The police department handles some losses, the city processes others, transit has its own system, and the airport manages items left in terminals. Meanwhile, your lost item might already be posted on a Facebook group or marketplace that you haven't checked yet.

ReportLost simplifies this. One report triggers alerts across all the right channels in White Plains and launches a background search that monitors community posts and online listings continuously. You can take a breath knowing that professionals are routing your case and that our automated system is watching for your item across the entire web, day and night, for months.

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Common Places Where Items Go Missing in White Plains

These neighborhoods and zones see frequent losses. Our system alerts all relevant agencies in your area.

Downtown Main Street & Central Business District

The heart of White Plains, with shops, restaurants, offices, and foot traffic. Items are often left in stores or on sidewalks.

Westchester County Airport (HPN)

Lost items in terminals, security, gates, and baggage claim are common travel losses.

White Plains Station & Transit Hub

A major transfer point for Bee-Line buses and regional transit. Items are frequently left on vehicles or in waiting areas.

Parks & Public Spaces

White Plains parks and recreational areas see lost phones, bags, and personal items, especially during warmer months.

Residential & Retail Neighborhoods

Side streets, local shops, and neighborhoods around Lexington Avenue and South Street are active loss areas.

Community Networks Monitoring for Lost Items

White Plains residents often post found items on Facebook and Nextdoor. ReportLost monitors these channels continuously.

White Plains Buy Nothing (Facebook)
Community exchange group where found items are often posted
Lost Pets of Westchester County, NY (Facebook)
Active group for lost and found pets across the region
Nextdoor White Plains
Local neighborhood network for lost-and-found posts and alerts
r/Westchester (Reddit)
Westchester County subreddit where locals post lost items and community notices

Questions About Lost Items in White Plains

How long do businesses and the police hold onto lost items?

Most retail stores and businesses hold items for 30 days before donating or discarding them. The White Plains Police Department's Property Control Unit holds items longer, but checking immediately is essential. Items left on Bee-Line buses are typically held for 30 days as well. Airport items are retained for 90 days.

Do I need to file a police report for every lost item?

No. File with police if you suspect theft, if the item is valuable, or if it was lost in a public place. For items lost in private businesses or on transit, contact the specific location directly. ReportLost helps you figure out which agencies to contact based on where you lost your item.

How do I claim my item from the airport?

Call Westchester County Airport Lost and Found at (914) 995-6222 during business hours. Have your name, description, and the date and location where you lost it. They'll confirm if the item is there and arrange pickup or shipment. The airport holds items for 90 days.

What if my item was on a Bee-Line bus?

Call Westchester County Transportation at (914) 376-6361 to report it lost. Provide the route number, time, date, and item description. Items are held for 30 days. You can also file a report through ReportLost, and we'll ensure the right transit office is notified.

Can ReportLost help me search social media for my lost item?

Yes. After you file a report, our system scans Facebook groups, Nextdoor, classified ads, and online marketplaces in White Plains and Westchester County for matching posts. If a credible match appears, we alert you immediately. You don't have to scroll through groups manually every day.

Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with the police department?

ReportLost is an independent service, not part of any government agency. We work alongside official channels, ensuring your report reaches the right departments (police, transit, city services, airport), but we're a separate organization focused on helping you recover lost items through multiple routes and continuous web monitoring.

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Start Your Report Now

The faster you report, the faster your item enters the recovery system. Once you submit, ReportLost takes it from there, coordinating with White Plains agencies and monitoring community networks while you get on with your day.

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ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the White Plains Police Department, White Plains City Hall, Westchester County Airport, Westchester County Transportation, SPCA Westchester, or any other local agency. We work to coordinate your report to the right offices and monitor public web channels for matches, but we do not replace official lost-and-found services. For urgent matters, always contact local authorities directly.