Lost something in Delaware, Ohio? Here is who to contact.
One report sent to the Delaware Police Department, the Humane Society of Delaware County, and local community channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found items 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.
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How ReportLost works in Delaware
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to alert the right local agencies and community groups.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to the Delaware Police Department, local shelters (if it's a pet), and active social channels where Delaware residents are posting found items.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For the entire length of your search period, your description stays live and is checked against new found-item posts, shelter intakes, and community reports. You'll get an alert the moment a credible match appears.
Where to report and what ReportLost does
Delaware has several places to report a lost item. Here's what each handles, and how ReportLost saves you the legwork.
Delaware Police Department
If your loss involves a potential crime, or if you want an official report on file, contact Delaware Police at their non-emergency number. ReportLost identifies the right department and helps you file the exact information they need.
City Hall & Public Records
Lost items found in city buildings or parks sometimes end up at City of Delaware lost-and-found. We tell you which departments to contact and what information to provide.
Delaware County Transit
Left something on a Delaware County Transit bus? Items are held at dispatch, but only for a limited time. ReportLost ensures your lost item is reported right away and stays on their radar.
Delaware Municipal Airport
Lost something at the airport? The Airport Operations team handles lost-and-found during business hours. ReportLost can alert you when to follow up.
Lost Pet?
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other animal, the Humane Society of Delaware County and the Delaware County Dog Warden are your first stops. They also coordinate with local pet Facebook groups. file a priority lost pet report
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The sooner you report, the better your chances
Items at lost-and-found desks, shelters, and transit centers are held for a finite time before being discarded or donated. Starting your search today gives you the best window to recover what you've lost. Once you file with ReportLost, your report immediately reaches all the right hands in Delaware, and then continues working in the background for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Delaware can be frustrating. Whether it's left on a Delaware County Transit bus, misplaced at a local shop on North Union Street, dropped at the airport, or missing from home, the challenge is that lost-and-found offices, police records, animal shelters, and community social groups don't automatically talk to each other. You end up calling around, posting in multiple places, and refreshing Facebook groups every few hours.
ReportLost simplifies that grind. File once, and we route your report to the Delaware Police Department, the Humane Society of Delaware County, local transit lost-and-found, and active community channels all at once. Then your report stays live, automatically cross-checking new found items and posts against your description for up to a year, so you can stop watching and start living.
Common areas where locals lose things in Delaware
Here's where to check first, and where ReportLost routes alerts
Downtown & North Union Street
The heart of Delaware's retail and dining district. Lost items often end up at shop registers, city offices, or the Delaware Police Department.
Delaware County Transit Stops & Routes
If you lose something on a bus or at a transit hub, notify Delaware County Transit dispatch right away. Items are held for a limited window.
Delaware Municipal Airport
Smaller airport with a friendly lost-and-found. Check with Airport Operations if you left something behind during a trip.
Parks & Recreational Areas
Local parks and sports facilities sometimes have lost-and-found offices. City Hall can direct you to the right contact.
Residential & Community Neighborhoods
Items lost at home or in yards often get posted by neighbors on local Facebook groups and Nextdoor. ReportLost alerts those channels for you.
Community channels where Delaware residents post found items
ReportLost automatically notifies the main groups below. You can also post directly.
Facebook group for lost and found pets across Delaware and surrounding areas
Another active Facebook community for reuniting pets with owners
Neighborhood posts where locals report found items and general community alerts
Generic Delaware community groups where found items are sometimes posted
Frequently asked questions about losing and finding in Delaware
How long does Delaware Police keep lost-and-found items on file?
The Records Division at the Delaware Police Department (70 North Union Street) keeps reports for reference. For items physically held, check with the non-emergency line at 740-203-1111 to ask about their retention policy.
How long do Delaware County Transit buses hold lost items?
Transit systems typically hold items for 30 to 90 days before disposal. Contact Delaware County Transit at (740) 363-3355 as soon as possible to report your loss and ask about pickup.
What happens if I lose my pet in Delaware?
Contact the Humane Society of Delaware County at (740) 368-1915 (4718 County Home Road) immediately. Also post in the local "Lost & Found Pets of Delaware, Ohio" Facebook groups, which have thousands of active members.
If I lose something at the airport, who do I call?
Contact the Delaware Municipal Airport Operations at (740) 203-1870 during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily). For items on an airplane, contact your airline directly.
How does ReportLost help me if I'm too busy to call around?
You file one report with us, and we send it to the Delaware Police Department, local shelters, transit lost-and-found, and community social channels. Your report then stays active and keeps matching against new found items for 12 months, so you don't have to manually check every day.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace contacting the police or city?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We're not a government agency, but we route your report to the police, city offices, and local organizations in Delaware. You're always welcome to contact them directly, but using ReportLost means your report reaches all of them at once and stays searchable for months while you move on.
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Start your search in Delaware today
Every moment counts when you've lost something. File your report now, and let our network of Delaware contacts and your long-term active search do the work while you focus on your day.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Delaware Police Department, City of Delaware, Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Delaware County Transit, Delaware Municipal Airport, Humane Society of Delaware County, or any other government or municipal agency. We route your report to these organizations but do not represent them. Always contact local authorities directly for emergencies or urgent matters.