Lost something in Arlington? Get it back faster with one report.
One submission routes your loss to the Arlington Police Department, UTA Campus Police, local animal services, and active community channels. We then scan the web continuously for 6 to 12 months, matching your item against found posts across social media, classifieds, and local groupsâso you don't have to check every day.
đRecently reported lost items in Arlington â updated this July 18, 2026
- đ Small shoulder bag lost near Allan Saxe Field, July 14.
- đ Medicine container lost near Woodland West Park, July 14.
- đ Bento box lost near O.S. Gray Natural Area, July 16.
How it works
You tell us what you lost
Describe your item, when and where you lost it. We gather the specific details needed to file an official report and alert the right channels.
We connect it to the right places
Your report goes directly to Arlington Police, UTA Campus Police (if applicable), Animal Services (for pets), and gets posted to community networks. No runaround, no phone tag.
Our system watches for matches automatically
We search Facebook groups, Reddit, Nextdoor, marketplace listings, and local community boards repeatedly over months. The moment a credible match appears, you get an alert. Your item stays on our radar.
Where to report in Arlington
The main channels and what each covers. ReportLost coordinates them all in one go.
Arlington Police Department
File a report for lost or stolen items found in Arlington. You can file online or visit in person at 101 W. Abram Street. We generate the exact details to include in your report so it matches what officers need.
UTA Campus Police Lost & Found
If you lost something at the University of Texas at Arlington, the campus police department maintains its own lost and found office. We identify which location covers your loss and ensure your report reaches them.
Arlington Public Transit & On-Demand
Lost an item on a local bus or rideshare vehicle in Arlington? Report it to the transit system directly. We tell you the right department to contact and what information they'll need.
DFW Airport Lost & Found
If you lost something while traveling through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (the major airport serving Arlington), their dedicated lost and found office can help. Items are held for a set period. We provide the right contact info and details to include.
City of Arlington Animal Services
Lost or found a pet in Arlington? The city's animal shelter holds stray and lost animals for a limited time. We ensure your pet report reaches animal services and gets posted to Petco Love Lost. For a full lost pet toolkit, file a priority lost pet report.
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Start with one report
The sooner you create a report, the sooner our automated monitoring begins searching the web for your item. Delays don't help recovery oddsâgetting ahead of the search does.
Report my lost item âArlington spans shopping districts, the UTA campus, transit corridors, and entertainment venues. Losing something here means contacting separate organizations: the police department, campus security, animal control, transit services, maybe the airport. Each has its own process, hours, and systems. Most people give up after calling two places.
ReportLost takes that friction away. File once, and we route your loss to every relevant Arlington office and community channel at once. Then we do something no single lost and found office does: we monitor the entire webâFacebook groups, Nextdoor posts, classifieds, Craigslist, marketplace appsâcontinuously for months, watching for posts matching your description. You recover faster because our automation finds leads you'd miss searching manually.
Common places where people lose items in Arlington
We tailor reports based on the neighborhood and nearby services.
Downtown Arlington & Entertainment District
Restaurants, shops, bars, and the Arts District are busy and transient. Items left behind here often end up with business managers or police.
UTA Campus
Libraries, dormitories, dining halls, and student centers see daily losses. Campus police maintain their own lost and found office with different retention times than city police.
Arlington Transit Hubs & On-Demand Routes
Bus stops, transit centers, and ride-share pickup zones are frequent loss spots. Items left on vehicles are usually held briefly before disposal.
Shopping & Commercial Districts
Retail centers and outlet areas have their own lost and found systems. We connect you with the relevant store or mall management office.
Parks & Recreation Areas
Green spaces and sports facilities attract outdoor activities and family outings. Items found here are often turned in to park offices or nearby police.
Arlington community channels
Where locals share lost and found posts. We monitor these continuously for you.
Active Facebook group with hundreds of members reporting lost and found items and pets across Arlington and nearby towns.
Facebook community focused on reuniting lost pets with owners across the Arlington metro area.
Reddit's Arlington subreddit where residents ask for help finding lost items and pets.
Neighborhood-based app where Arlington residents post and search for lost items and pets in their immediate areas.
National database integrated with local shelters like City of Arlington Animal Services for lost and found pet reports.
Questions about losing and finding items in Arlington
How long does Arlington Police hold lost items?
The Arlington Police Department typically holds items for a certain period before disposal. Once you file a report, check with them at 817-459-6777 or 101 W. Abram Street for the current retention window and how to claim your item.
What if I lost something on the UTA campus?
UTA Campus Police has a separate lost and found office (202 E. Border Street, open MondayâFriday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Contact them at lostandfound@uta.edu or 817-272-2904. We ensure your report reaches them directly.
How do I claim an item I've lost through Arlington Transit?
Report the loss to Arlington Transit or the rideshare company immediately. Items found on public transit are typically held for 30 days or less. Call the transit contact line or email the support address to check status and arrange pickup.
What happens if my pet is found and brought to Animal Services?
The city's animal shelter holds strays for a set time (typically 5â7 business days, though check locally). Your lost pet report gets posted to Petco Love Lost and shared with shelters. For pets, every hour countsâfile a priority lost pet report with us to activate full monitoring.
How does ReportLost help if I've already tried calling the police and lost and found offices?
We do two things at once: (1) we ensure your report reaches all the right offices and community networks without you having to call each one, and (2) we monitor the webâFacebook, Nextdoor, Craigslist, marketplace apps, Redditâfor months, automatically searching for posts matching your item. Most people don't have time to check all these channels daily; our system does it for you.
Is ReportLost.org affiliated with the Arlington Police Department or City of Arlington?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We help you file reports faster and monitor public web channels for matches over time. We're not part of city government, but we coordinate with the offices that are. Filing with us complements filing with police and other local services; it doesn't replace them.
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Report your loss now
The moment you submit, we begin routing your report to Arlington Police, UTA (if applicable), Animal Services, transit, and community channels. At the same time, our monitoring system starts scanning the web. Each day that passes is a day your item could be found and posted online. Act now, then let us watch for you.
Start my report âReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Arlington, Arlington Police Department, UTA Police, City of Arlington Animal Services, Arlington Transit, DFW Airport, or any other government or private entity mentioned. We coordinate with these organizations on your behalf by providing your report details, but we are not part of their official systems. You may also file reports directly with any of these agencies. See our terms of service and privacy policy for full details.