Lost something in Darby? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report connects you with the Darby Borough Police Department, local transit services like SEPTA and BARTA, and active community channels. Your report stays active, automatically checking for matches across lost and found networks.
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.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works for Darby
You file a report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter most to police, transit operators, and the community.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Darby Borough Police Department, relevant transit lost and found offices, and active local Facebook groups and community networks in Delaware County, so you don't have to contact each one separately.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report stays active and matches against new found item posts, marketplace listings, and community alerts. You get notified of credible matches, so you're not refreshing lost and found pages every day.
Where to Report a Lost Item in Darby
Each channel below handles different kinds of losses. ReportLost will tell you which ones apply to your situation.
Darby Borough Police Department
If you lost an item in Darby Borough proper, the police department maintains a lost and found. Call the non-emergency line to report and ask if your item has been turned in. We'll point you to the right precinct and help you phrase what to ask for.
Transit Lost and Found
Lost something on a SEPTA bus, BARTA, or PATCO transit line in the Darby area? Call the transit service directly or visit their lost and found office during business hours. We'll let you know which service covers your route and what information to have ready.
SEPTA Passenger Services: (215) 580-5740|BARTA: (610) 921-0601|PATCO: (215) 580-5740
Philadelphia International Airport
If you left something behind at PHL, the Airport Operations Center lost and found can help. They're open early to late, and we can help you draft the report with details they need to locate your item.
PHL Lost and Found: (215) 937-6888|Email lostandfound@phl.org
Lost Pet
Found a stray or lost your pet in Darby or Upper Darby? Contact the Delaware County Humane Society right away, and post in local lost pet groups. They work closely with animal control to reunite pets with owners. For a coordinated search with ongoing alerts, file a priority lost pet report.
Delaware County Humane Society: (484) 540-5458|Visit 400 S 2nd St, Darby, PA 19023
Shops & Public Spaces
Lost an item at a store, mall, or restaurant in Darby? Go back or call the establishment directly, as they typically hold found items for 30 days. We'll help you identify the exact place and what details to mention.
Darby Borough Hall
The Borough office can direct you to other lost and found services or tell you where similar items have been reported. We'll connect you with the right department based on where and what you lost.
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Report Now, Search Later
The sooner you file, the sooner we can route your report to police, transit, and community channels. Once it's in the system, your report stays active and continues to match against new found items for months, while you focus on your day.
Report my lost item →Losing something in or around Darby can feel scattered. Your wallet might end up at the Darby Borough Police Department, a ring on a SEPTA or BARTA bus, or spotted by someone in a local Facebook group. Each place has its own lost and found desk, phone line, and process, and there's no single place that checks them all for you.
ReportLost bridges that gap. File once, and we connect your report to police, transit operators, and the community channels where lost items surface. Once your report is filed, you can breathe, we take the legwork. Your report keeps searching for a match throughout your entire search period, so you only have to check back when there's real news.
Common Areas Where Items Are Lost in Darby
Losses often happen in busy spots, transit hubs, and popular gathering places.
Downtown Darby & Ridge Avenue
Wallets, rings, and phones go missing in shops and along the main commercial strip. The police station and borough hall are also in this zone.
SEPTA & Transit Stops
Purses, phones, and backpacks are frequently left on buses or at nearby station areas. SEPTA and BARTA lost and found offices handle these.
Upper Darby Shopping & Commercial Corridors
Retail areas and restaurants in and around Upper Darby see a steady flow of lost items. Call ahead to the merchant or check with mall customer service.
Philadelphia International Airport
Business travelers and vacation bound passengers sometimes forget items during the journey. The airport lost and found is centralized and actively retrieves belongings.
Residential & Neighborhood Streets
Jewelry, keys, and glasses are found by neighbors during walks or yard work. Local Facebook groups help reunite these items with owners.
Community & Social Channels
Active groups in Delaware County and the greater Philly area post lost and found items daily.
Facebook group where residents post lost and found pets (and sometimes other items) with photos and location details.
Another active Facebook community for lost pet reports and sightings across the county.
Dedicated lost pet network on Facebook that coordinates searches and shares alerts.
Philadelphia subreddit where Darby residents sometimes post urgent lost item and pet alerts.
Neighborhood app where Darby residents alert each other to lost items and found goods in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do police and transit keep lost items?
The Darby Borough Police Department typically holds items for a set period (check with them directly at 610-586-1100). SEPTA holds found items for 30 days from when they're turned in. BARTA keeps items for 7 days. Call immediately if you've lost something on transit, as time windows are short.
Where exactly do I claim a lost item from the police?
Go to the Darby Borough Police Department at 1020 Ridge Ave, Darby, PA 19023, during office hours (Monday–Friday, as listed on their contact page). Bring a description of your item and proof of ownership if possible. Call ahead to confirm they have it.
If I lost my wallet at PHL, how do I get it back?
Call the PHL Lost and Found at 215-937-6888 (open 8 AM to midnight daily) or email lostandfound@phl.org. Have your flight number, travel date, and a description ready. If it's not there, check with your airline's lost and found desk, as items on aircraft are tracked separately.
What if I lost my pet in Darby?
Contact the Delaware County Humane Society immediately at 484-540-5458. Post in local Facebook groups like 'Lost and Found Pets in Delaware County Pennsylvania' and use PawBoost to alert the community. Animal control actively searches for lost pets, so report promptly.
Do I have to call every lost and found separately?
You can, but ReportLost does the routing for you. File one report, and we contact the police, transit services, and community channels that are most likely to have or see your item. You stay updated automatically without juggling phone calls and multiple websites.
Is ReportLost.org an official service?
ReportLost is an independent platform that helps you file lost item reports and route them to official police departments, transit agencies, and community lost and found channels. We're not part of the Darby Borough or any government body, but we work directly with them to ensure your report reaches the right desk. We don't replace calling police or filing an official report, we make the process faster and keep your item searchable longer.
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Get Your Report Active Today
Every hour counts in the first days after you lose something, but the good news is that once your report is filed and routed, your work is mostly done. Your report will stay active and keep matching against new found items for 12 months. Start your report now, and let us handle the coordination.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Darby Borough Police Department, Darby Township, Upper Darby Township, SEPTA, BARTA, PATCO, Philadelphia International Airport, the Delaware County Humane Society, or any other local government or transit agency. We route your report to these entities and community channels to improve your chances of recovery, but we do not operate their lost and found systems. Always call or visit official channels directly to confirm your item and follow their specific claim procedures.