Lost something in Philadelphia? We'll help you get it back.
Submit one report and we coordinate with the Philadelphia Police Department, SEPTA Lost & Found, PHL Airport, local animal services, and Philadelphia's active lost-and-found community. Then we scan the web continuously so you don't have to.
🔍Recently reported lost items in Philadelphia – updated this September 3, 2026
How ReportLost works in Philadelphia
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to route your report to every relevant Philadelphia agency and service.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the police district covering your loss location, SEPTA if it's transit-related, PHL Airport if needed, local shelters for pets, and Philadelphia's lost-and-found networks. You don't have to call five different numbers.
We monitor for matches automatically
For weeks to months afterward, we scan Facebook groups, Nextdoor, Craigslist, local marketplaces, and Philadelphia's social channels for posts matching your item's description, location, and date. When we find a credible match, we alert you immediately, so you're not refreshing pages every day.
Where to report a lost item in Philadelphia
Philly has multiple systems for lost items. Here's where they go, and how ReportLost connects them for you.
Philadelphia Police Department
File a police report for lost or stolen items at your local district. The PPD has district stations across the city. We identify which precinct covers your loss location and can help you draft the report with the right details.
Find your police district|PPD contacts|Non-emergency: call 311
SEPTA Lost & Found
Lost something on a bus, trolley, or regional rail? SEPTA's Lost & Found department holds items and reunites them with owners. We'll point you to the right SEPTA line based on the vehicle type and help you provide the exact details they need to locate your item.
SEPTA Lost & Found info|Bus, B, T: 215-580-7800|Regional Rail: 215-580-5740
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Items left in terminals, restrooms, or at security checkpoints get turned in to the airport's Lost & Found. We know exactly how to route your report depending on where you lost it, and we'll make sure airport staff are looking for it.
PHL Lost & Found|Call 215-937-6888|TSA Lost & Found (checkpoints)
Local businesses & public spaces
Lost your item at a restaurant, retail store, park, or street corner? We help you identify the specific location's management office and generate a clear description for them to search their lost-and-found bins. Many Philadelphia businesses hold items for several weeks.
Lost pet
If your dog, cat, or other pet has gone missing, time is even more critical. Contact ACCT Philly, the city's animal services hub, right away. We also help you post and monitor pet-specific networks so volunteers and shelters are actively searching. For a faster and more comprehensive response, file a priority lost pet report with us.
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Your report makes all the difference
The sooner you file, the sooner every channel is activated. SEPTA holds items for days before cycling them, police districts log reports, and community networks start watching. Once you've reported with us, the surveillance begins.
Report my lost item →Philadelphia sprawls across neighborhoods from Center City to Northeast Philly, with busy transit hubs, a major airport, and countless shops, restaurants, and public spaces where items go missing. When something disappears, you're left juggling police reports, checking SEPTA's lost-and-found line, hunting through Facebook groups, and hoping someone honest posts a photo. Meanwhile, weeks pass and items end up donated or discarded.
ReportLost simplifies this. One submission puts your loss in front of the Philadelphia Police Department, SEPTA, airport operations, and local community channels all at once. Better yet, we don't stop there, we run continuous searches across the web and local networks to spot your item if someone finds it and posts it. Once you've reported, you can breathe, we've got the tracking part covered.
Common places where Philadelphians lose items
Depending on where you were, your report may be routed to different services.
Center City
Downtown Philadelphia's busy commercial core, restaurants, offices, and transit hubs see items left behind daily. Police District 6 covers much of this area.
Northeast Philadelphia
Residential neighborhoods with local shops and recreational areas. A large section of the city with its own set of police districts and community networks.
University City
Home to UPenn, Drexel, and other institutions. Items are lost in academic buildings, libraries, student centers, and transit stops connecting the campus.
SEPTA transit system
Buses, trolleys, and regional rail lines that cross the entire city. Items left on vehicles are held at SEPTA's central facility and the transit authority.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major transit hub with terminals, security checkpoints, restaurants, and shops. The airport's Lost & Found operates daily with dedicated staff.
Philadelphia's lost-and-found communities
Local Facebook groups and Reddit threads where Philadelphians post and search for lost items. ReportLost monitors these for you.
Frequently asked questions
How long does SEPTA hold lost items?
SEPTA's Lost & Found retains items for a limited period before donation or disposal. Call their department as soon as possible. Bus, B, and T: 215-580-7800. Regional Rail: 215-580-5740. The Passenger Services Office where you can retrieve items is open 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
What happens to items lost at PHL Airport?
The airport's Lost & Found, located in the Airport Operations Center, holds items and attempts to reunite them with owners. Call 215-937-6888 (open 8 AM to midnight daily) or email lostandfound@phl.org. Items lost at TSA security checkpoints follow federal procedures, contact the TSA at PHLlostandfound@tsa.dhs.gov.
Which police district should I contact?
Philadelphia has multiple police districts covering different neighborhoods and areas. Use the PPD's district finder tool to identify which precinct covers your loss location, then visit or call that station. For non-emergency questions, call 311.
How do I report a lost pet in Philadelphia?
Contact ACCT Philly immediately at 215-238-9901 or visit acctphilly.org. They're the city's central animal services hub and can advise you on shelters, veterinary clinics, and community networks to check. Post photos on local lost-pet Facebook groups and PawBoost as well. The faster you act, the faster the community can help search.
Can I file a report online with the Philadelphia Police?
For most non-emergency lost items, you can call 311 or contact your local police district directly. Some items may be filed as reports over the phone. Check with your district station or use the 311 service to ask about online reporting options.
Is ReportLost.org an official city service?
No, ReportLost is an independent service. We're not part of the Philadelphia Police Department, SEPTA, or any city agency. We work alongside these official channels, routing your report to them and monitoring public listings and community networks for matches on your behalf. You can and should also contact the official agencies directly, but ReportLost saves you the step of calling each one separately and tracks the web continuously for you.
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Ready to get your item back?
The sooner you report, the sooner every Philadelphia agency and community network is activated to help. Once you file your report with us, we handle the coordination and monitoring so you can move forward.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Philadelphia Police Department, SEPTA, Philadelphia International Airport, ACCT Philly, or any other city or municipal agency. We coordinate your report with these services based on publicly available contact information and assist with monitoring public online channels. Official agencies retain their own procedures and policies for lost items. Please also contact relevant agencies directly if you prefer.