Lost your wallet, keys, or pet in Oxford? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report connects you with the Oxford Police Department, local animal shelters, Butler County transit, and active community channels. Your report stays active for up to 12 months, continuing to search for matches while you move forward.
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)
Across the United States
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- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
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- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works in Oxford
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, when, and where in Oxford. We gather the details needed to get the word out fast.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to Oxford Police, relevant local lost and found offices, animal shelters if it's a pet, and community groups where locals actively post finds.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report stays active and continues matching against new found items, lost and found posts, and local alerts, so you don't have to check every day.
Where to report a loss in Oxford
The main channels that handle lost items and pets in the area.
Oxford Police Department
The Oxford Police Department Records Office handles lost and found reports. They're open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, and can note your loss on the police record. We tell you which precinct handles your location and generate the exact information to include.
City of Oxford Administration
The City of Oxford's main office can direct you to relevant departments and advise on items lost in city buildings or parks. They're located at 15 South College Avenue and open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. We help you phrase your report so it reaches the right desk.
Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA)
If you lost something on a local bus, BCRTA's lost and found is your first stop. Call their customer service center at (513) 785-5237 or fill out their online form. We guide you on what details they'll ask and when to follow up.
Lost or Found Pet
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in Oxford, report it to the Oxford Animal Resource Center, Animal Friends Humane Society, and Cincinnati Animal CARE. Local Facebook groups and Nextdoor light up fast when a pet goes missing. File a priority lost pet report with us and we'll coordinate across all channels.
Miami University Lost and Found
If your loss occurred on the Miami University campus, contact MUPD's Records and Information Staff or the Lost and Found Message Center. They maintain a searchable database of items turned in. We point you to the right office based on where on campus you lost your item.
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The sooner you report, the sooner we can help.
Filing your report early gives the network time to broadcast the details and check their systems. Once your report is in, you can focus on your day, knowing the search is active across all channels.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Oxford, whether it's a ring at a local restaurant, a phone on the Miami University campus, a wallet on High Street, or a beloved pet in the neighborhood, can feel overwhelming. Between the city police, campus security, local shelters, transit lost and found, and scattered social media groups, you end up making call after call to the same places, hoping someone remembered to keep your item or spotted your pet.
ReportLost simplifies this. One detailed report, filed once, reaches all the right departments and community channels at the same time, and then keeps working for you. Instead of you re-checking the Butler County transit lost and found or refreshing Facebook pet groups every morning, your report stays active and monitors new matches. If your wallet, bracelet, or cat turns up anywhere in the system, you'll know right away.
Common places where people lose items in Oxford
High-traffic zones and popular spots where items often turn up.
Uptown Oxford and High Street
The heart of downtown, with shops, restaurants, and offices where wallets, phones, and keys frequently go missing.
Miami University Campus
Dorms, libraries, and lecture halls are common loss hotspots; campus security maintains a central lost and found.
McGuffey Park and Public Green Spaces
Parks and outdoor gathering spots where loose items, jewelry, and pet leads can slip away.
Local restaurants and cafés
Popular dining spots on campus and downtown where phones, glasses, and purses are left behind most often.
Community groups where Oxford residents post found items
Active local networks where your loss might already be spotted.
Facebook group for missing and found animals
County-wide Facebook community for pet recovery
Broader regional Facebook group for animals and some general lost items
Neighborhood-based alerts where locals frequently post found items and pet sightings
Frequently asked questions about lost and found in Oxford
How long will Oxford Police hold an item I lost and reported?
Storage policies vary by item type and value. Contact the Oxford Police Records Office at (513) 524-5246 (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm) to ask about a specific item. Generally, items are held for 30 to 90 days before disposal, so follow up quickly.
What if I lost something on the Miami University campus?
Contact MUPD's Lost and Found Message Center at (513) 529-2225 or email lostandfoundproperty@MiamiOH.edu. The university maintains a separate system from the city police, so reporting both increases your chances.
How do I check if my lost pet has been turned in to a local shelter?
Call Animal Friends Humane Society at (513) 867-5727 ext. 0 to check their lost reports. Also contact the Oxford Animal Resource Center by phone to schedule an appointment, and post in the Oxford Ohio Lost and Found Pets Facebook group immediately.
If I lost something on a BCRTA bus, when should I call?
Call BCRTA customer service at (513) 785-5237 as soon as you realize the loss. Buses are cleaned regularly, and items left behind are often turned in within 24 to 48 hours. The sooner you call, the better the chance of recovery.
Does ReportLost.org replace calling the Oxford Police Department?
No, ReportLost is an independent service that helps you file and distribute your report efficiently to all the right places, including police, local lost and found offices, shelters, and community groups. We don't replace official reporting, but we complement it and keep your report active in the search for longer than you'd manage on your own.
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Losing something doesn't have to mean losing hope. File your report now, and let our network do the heavy lifting. Your report will stay active and keep searching while you get back to your day.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Oxford Police Department, City of Oxford, Miami University, Butler County Regional Transit Authority, or any local shelter or lost and found office. We help you report your loss to these entities and keep your report active in ongoing searches, but we are not an official government or institutional service. Always file reports directly with the police and relevant local offices as well.