Lost and Found in Northumberland, PA
Report lost items directly to the Northumberland Police Department, Borough offices, or local shelters. ReportLost offers free public listings plus optional search assistance to complement your local efforts.
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 Northumberland 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
File a free public report
Create a listing on ReportLost at no cost. Your report becomes searchable and shareable immediately, helping others recognize your item.
Contact local services directly
Call the Northumberland Police Department at 570-473-8446 or visit the Borough office at 175 Orange Street. For items left on local transit, contact Red Rose Transit at 717-397-4246 (items kept 7 days). If a pet is missing, report to the Northumberland Humane Society.
Add search options (optional)
Upgrade to Automatic Search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and a ReportLost QR code, or Team-assisted Search ($25) for manual follow-up with local services and 12 months of monitoring.
Where to Report and Search
Contact these services based on where your item was lost
Northumberland Police Department
Report lost items to the police department's non-emergency line or visit in person. Items found and turned in are held according to Pennsylvania law.
Borough of Northumberland
The Borough office can direct you to appropriate lost-and-found resources or assist with items lost in municipal buildings.
Lost and Found Pets
If you have lost a pet, report to the Northumberland Humane Society or local animal control. Check the Lost & Found Pets Northumberland County Facebook group for community support.
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Publish Your Report for Free
A free public listing on ReportLost appears immediately and can be shared across local networks. No hidden costs, no sign-up required for the basic option.
Create a reportIn Northumberland, lost items are handled by local police, borough services, and transit operators. Start by calling the Northumberland Police Department or visiting Borough Hall to report your loss. If your item was left on a bus, Red Rose Transit keeps lost property for 7 days.
ReportLost complements these direct channels with a free public listing and optional search tools. Neither the free nor paid options replace direct contact with police or local services, but they increase visibility and can support your search effort.
Main Areas of Northumberland
Common locations where items are lost or found
Downtown & Orange Street
The civic center around Borough Hall and Police Department; many retail and municipal locations.
Riverside
Parks and recreation areas along the Susquehanna River.
Community Networks
Local groups and channels active in Northumberland County
Facebook group for lost and found pets in the area
Official Facebook page with community updates
Subreddit for Pennsylvania-wide posts, including lost items
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the police department keep lost items?
Pennsylvania law requires police to hold found property for a reasonable period before disposal. Contact the Northumberland Police Department at 570-473-8446 to ask about retention times and to file a report.
What if I lost something on a Red Rose Transit bus?
Call Red Rose Transit immediately at 717-397-4246. Items are kept for 7 days. Have details about your item ready, such as color, contents, and the bus route.
Is ReportLost.org an official agency?
No. ReportLost is an independent service for publishing lost item reports and providing optional search assistance. It does not replace direct contact with the police, local services, or transit operators.
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Compare search optionsReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Northumberland Police Department, Borough of Northumberland, Red Rose Transit, or any other official agency mentioned. Always contact local police or relevant services directly for urgent or high-value losses.