Lost and found in Akron, Pennsylvania
Report items lost locally through ReportLost, or contact the Akron Borough Police and local services directly. Free listings are public and searchable; paid options include automatic web searches and team-assisted outreach.
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
Pennsylvania : there is no single statewide holding period. Each department, transit agency and venue defines its own retention and claim procedure, often a few months, never guaranteed.
No report has been filed in Akron yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Create a free public report
Post your lost item on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing appears publicly and is searchable by anyone in Akron and beyond.
Contact Akron Borough Police
Call 717-859-1600 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to report to local authorities and ask if the item has been found and turned in.
Consider a paid search option
Choose automatic web search ($12) or team-assisted search ($25) to expand your reach. The team can contact local services, check with transit and businesses, and share your report in community groups.
Local services and how to contact them
Where items are typically turned in and how to report
Akron Borough Police
The police department handles lost and found reports. Call or visit in person during business hours to report your item or inquire about found property.
Akron Borough Office
Borough Hall manages community services and lost and found inquiries. Reach them during regular hours at the address below.
Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA)
If you lost an item on a RRTA bus, call to report it. Items are kept for 7 days, so contact them promptly.
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Lost a pet?
Pets require their own specialized reporting. Contact York County SPCA directly at 717-764-6109 ext. 101 (open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily) to report your lost pet or search for found animals. Post on local pet groups and use services like PawBoost to expand your search.
Create a report →Losing an item in Akron can be stressful. Start by reporting to the Akron Borough Police, checking with the Red Rose Transit Authority if your item was on a bus, and posting locally on Facebook groups dedicated to lost and found pets and items.
ReportLost provides free public listings and optional paid search services to help you reach more people and services in the area. This page explains each option and connects you with the right local contacts.
Where people report lost items in Akron
Common locations to check and areas where items are frequently turned in
Downtown and Main Street
The central business district where many items are found and turned in to local shops and the Borough Office.
South 7th Street area
The location of Borough Hall and the Police Department, the main hub for lost and found reports.
Community groups for lost and found
Local networks where neighbors post and share information about lost items and pets
Large regional Facebook group for lost and found pets across Pennsylvania
Community Facebook group operated by Lancaster Newspapers with local lost pet reporting
Online database to search and post lost pets in Akron, PA
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Akron Borough Police keep found items?
Contact the Police Department at 717-859-1600 to ask about their specific retention policy for found property. They can tell you if your item has been turned in.
What should I do if I lost an item on a Red Rose Transit bus?
Call RRTA at 717-397-4246 as soon as possible. Items are kept for 7 days, so it is important to contact them promptly to increase the chance of recovery.
Is ReportLost.org an official police service or government agency?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that helps you create searchable reports and, for a fee, conducts web searches and reaches out to local services on your behalf. It does not replace reporting directly to police or local authorities. You are always welcome to report to the Akron Borough Police directly at no cost.
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Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Akron Borough Police, York County SPCA, Red Rose Transit Authority, or any other agency or business mentioned on this page. ReportLost does not guarantee item recovery. Recovery depends on whether your item is found and on the responsiveness of local services and the community.