Lost something in London, Ohio? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report and we route it to the London Police Department, City Hall, local animal control, and active community channels. Your report stays active, so you won'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
Ohio : police must make reasonable efforts to identify the owner, but retention periods are set locally rather than statewide. (Ohio Revised Code §2933.41)
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in London
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter to the right people in London.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to the London Police Department, City of London offices, the Madison County Humane Society (if it's a pet), and community groups where locals actively post found items.
Your report keeps searching for you
For 12 months, your report stays active and matches against new found posts, social updates, and local listings. You get an alert the moment we spot a potential match, so your item keeps getting looked for even when you're not.
Where to report a lost item in London, Ohio
Here's how to reach each local service directly, and what ReportLost does to speed up the process.
London Police Department
The first stop for lost wallets, keys, rings, phones, and personal items. The London PD keeps a record of found items turned in by residents and businesses. We help you file the report correctly with all the details they need.
City of London
City Hall can help if your item was lost at a municipal building, park, or public event. They also maintain records and can connect you with other city departments. We route your report to the right desk so you don't have to know the exact department.
Lost or Found Pet
If your cat or dog is missing, the Humane Society of Madison County and the Madison County Dog Warden are your first calls. The shelter holds animals for three days, so time matters. We connect you instantly with shelter records and social networks where lost pets are posted daily in the area. File a priority lost pet report to amplify your search.
Community & Social Networks
Facebook groups and Reddit threads in Columbus and surrounding areas are where London residents post found items and lost pets. We broadcast your report to the communities most likely to see it, so you reach the people who might have your item without spending hours posting yourself.
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The sooner you report, the better your chances
The first hours and days after a loss are when found items are most active on social channels and when shelters are most likely to have your pet. Getting your report filed right away means the right people are looking from day one. Once you've reported with us, the work continues month after month, even when you're not thinking about it.
Report my lost item →London is a close-knit community, but when you lose a wallet, ring, phone, or pet, you're left juggling calls to the police department, the city office, the animal shelter, and scanning Facebook groups hoping someone posts your item. The systems don't talk to each other, and your loss fades from people's minds quickly.
ReportLost simplifies this. One report channels your loss to all the right places in London at once and keeps searching automatically for months. Instead of spending hours each week checking posts and calling shelters, you file once and let us do the work of matching your loss with found reports as they come in.
Common places where locals lose items in London
Losing something in one of these areas? We know the local reporting contacts and community channels.
Downtown & Main Street
Shops, restaurants, and the city center are busy places where wallets and phones slip away. The police department is steps away at 10 E. First Street.
Madison County Airport
Items lost at the airport or on local flights go to the airport office or your airline. We connect you with the right contact.
Parks & Recreation Areas
Rings and personal items are common finds at local parks. City Hall can help with municipal property reports.
Residential neighborhoods
Lost pets and personal items around homes often show up in neighborhood Facebook groups. We post to those communities right away.
Where London residents post found items
These are the channels where your lost item or pet is most likely to be spotted and reported.
Facebook group for lost dogs in the area, 3-day hold at shelters
Regional Facebook group covering London and nearby towns
Reddit community where lost and found pets are posted for the wider region
Statewide subreddit for lost pets and items across the state
Common questions about lost items in London
How long does the Madison County Humane Society hold lost pets?
Shelters in the area typically hold animals for 3 days. This is why reporting immediately matters. Once you file with ReportLost, we alert shelters and keep searching beyond that window through community networks.
What's the best way to report a lost item to the London Police Department?
Call 740-852-1414 during business hours or visit their office at 10 E. First Street. ReportLost drafts the exact details to include and tells you which precinct covers your loss location.
If I lose a pet in London, where should I call first?
Call the Humane Society of Madison County at 740-852-7387 and the Madison County Dog Warden at 614-296-8368. Report immediately, and post to the Madison County Dog Warden Facebook group and lost pet networks. ReportLost alerts all these channels at once.
Can I search the City of London's lost and found directly?
Yes, call City Hall at 740-852-3243 to ask about items lost at municipal buildings or events. ReportLost generates the information you need to give them and keeps your report active so they can reach you if something shows up.
What happens to items turned in to the police department?
The London Police Department holds found items for a period before disposal. We ensure your description is on file so officers can match it if something comes in. Your active report also keeps searching social channels and community posts in case someone found it privately.
Is ReportLost.org an official police service or part of the City of London?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that connects your report to official channels like the London Police Department, City of London, and shelters, plus community networks. We don't replace the police, but we make sure your loss reaches everyone who can help, and we keep searching for you for months after.
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File your report now and stop worrying
The hardest part is the uncertainty. Once your report is filed, you've done the right thing and the system is working for you. Our team routes your loss to the London Police Department, City Hall, animal services, and community channels immediately. Then your report stays active and searching for 12 months, so you can move forward knowing that the right people and networks are still looking.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost item reporting service. We are not affiliated with the London Police Department, City of London, Humane Society of Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, or any other government agency or service provider mentioned on this page. We help you report your loss to these official channels and community networks, but they remain separate entities responsible for their own records and processes.