Lost something in San Antonio? Report it and keep searching automatically.
File one report and we route it to the San Antonio Police Department, Animal Control Services, and local lost and found offices. Your report stays active, matching against new found items automatically.
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
Puerto Rico : a finder must hand the item to the municipal authority immediately, not to a police station, and the municipality publishes a public notice. Three months after that notice, an unclaimed item, or its value, is awarded to the finder, and an owner who gets the item back owes the finder one tenth of its value (31 L.P.R.A. §7966). (Civil Code of Puerto Rico, art. 749 (31 L.P.R.A. §7965))
Reported in San Antonio
- PhoneOctober 19
- HeadphonesSeptember 15
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in San Antonio
You report your loss
Describe what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details we need to help the right people find it.
We route your report
We connect you to the San Antonio Police Department's lost and found, local shelters if it's a pet, transit if you lost something on the bus, and share your report with community channels.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report stays active and matches automatically against new found items, posts, and shelter intakes. You get alerted if we find a potential match, so you don't have to check every day.
Where to report a lost item in San Antonio
Local offices, transit, and how to reach them
San Antonio Police Department
Report lost items to SAPD's non-emergency line or file a report through the city. We tell you which precinct or service handles your item type and can file the report where the department accepts third-party reports.
Non-Emergency Line: 210-207-7273|City Services: 311 or 210-207-6000
San Antonio International Airport
If you lost something at the airport terminal or parking, contact the airport's lost and found office directly. For items left at TSA checkpoints, they route to the TSA office in Terminal B.
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Items left on buses or vans go to VIA's Lost and Found at the Metro Center. Call them to report or check if something has been turned in.
Lost or Found Pet
San Antonio Animal Control Services and the San Antonio Humane Society both help reunite lost pets with their owners. Report right away and check local shelters. File a priority lost pet report
Animal Control: 311 or 210-207-6000|San Antonio Humane Society
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Why file through ReportLost too
You can reach out to each office individually, and many people do. But ReportLost saves you the calls and follows up automatically. Your report reaches the right places in one go, and stays active while you go about your day. If your item shows up anywhere in the city's system or online, we'll let you know.
Report my lost item →Losing something in San Antonio can be stressful, especially when you're not sure which office to contact or how long they'll keep it. The police, city services, transit, and shelters all handle found items separately, and calling each one takes time.
ReportLost simplifies it. One report covers all the right channels, and your description stays active in the background for a full year, automatically crossing new found items against what you lost. Once you report, our team handles the routing, and you can focus on other things.
Common places where items go missing in San Antonio
Report where you lost it to help us route correctly
Downtown & River Walk
Popular gathering spot where wallets, phones, and bags are commonly left in restaurants, bars, and public spaces.
VIA Transit & Bus Stops
Items regularly left on buses or at stops. Contact VIA's Lost and Found if you lost something on your commute.
Airport Terminal
Bags, phones, and travel items lost at check-in, security, or gates. The airport lost and found holds items for 30 days.
Community channels sharing lost and found posts
Local groups where found items and alerts spread
Community group for lost and found items in the San Antonio area
Dedicated to reuniting lost pets with owners across the city
San Antonio subreddit where locals post and help with lost items and pets
Neighborhood app where found items are often posted by locals in your area
Questions about losing and finding items in San Antonio
How long do San Antonio police and shelters keep lost items?
Police and the city typically hold items for 30 to 90 days before disposal. Animal Control holds animals for a limited time, so reporting a lost pet quickly is important. ReportLost keeps your report active for 12 months, matching it against new intakes and found posts long after the city's window closes.
What if I lost something on a VIA bus?
Call VIA's Lost and Found at 210-362-2006 to report or check if it was turned in. Items left with operators are delivered to the Metro Center. ReportLost can help you file that report and alert you if it's found.
How do I claim a lost pet from Animal Control or the Humane Society?
Contact Animal Control at 311 or 210-207-6000, or the San Antonio Humane Society directly. They will ask for identifying details to confirm ownership. There is a $62 reclaim fee at the Humane Society. ReportLost can help you file a lost pet report that reaches both organizations and active pet-focused community groups.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of the San Antonio Police Department or city government. We are not a replacement for official channels, but a coordination tool that files reports where the departments accept them and keeps searching on your behalf for 12 months. You remain in control, and we help you navigate the process faster.
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Ready to report your lost item?
The sooner you file, the sooner we can reach the right offices and start matching your item against what's being found in San Antonio. Your report will stay active for a full year, so you can move forward knowing the search continues automatically.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the San Antonio Police Department, Animal Control Services, the San Antonio Humane Society, VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio International Airport, or the City of San Antonio. We coordinate reporting on your behalf where those services accept third-party filings and maintain active search channels as a supplement to official lost and found systems.