Lost something in Dallas? File a report and reconnect with your belongings.
Submit one report and we notify the Dallas Police Department, DART transit, DFW and Love Field airports, and monitor Dallas social channels continuously to surface matches as they appear online.
🔍Recently reported lost items in Dallas – updated this September 3, 2026
- 📍 Orange tabby cat lost near Julius Schepps, August 28.
- 📍 AirPods case lost near Convention Center, September 1.
- 📍 Toy dinosaur lost near The Traveling Man - Walking Tall, August 30.
How ReportLost Works
You describe your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We generate a detailed report that matches the format police and transit systems need.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to the Dallas Police Department's Lost Property division, DART's Lost & Found, airport services, and other relevant local agencies. You don't have to call or visit each one.
Automated monitoring finds your match
While you go about your week, our system continuously scans Dallas Facebook groups, Nextdoor, local marketplaces, and community posts for "found" matches. When a credible lead appears, we alert you instantly so you can follow up.
Where to Report & How to Claim
Dallas has multiple lost and found channels depending on where you lost your item. Here's what each one handles.
Dallas Police Department Lost Property
The Police Department's Property Unit accepts lost item reports online and by phone. They retain found property and can tell you if someone turned in your item. We file your report with them automatically and monitor for matches.
DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
Lost something on a DART bus or train? The transit system's Lost & Found holds items Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ahead before visiting the Akard Station downtown office. We notify DART and check their holdings as part of your report.
DFW International & Love Field Airports
DFW's Lost & Found is in Terminal E baggage claim (open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily). Love Field's office is on the second level. We alert both airports' systems and track claims filed through their official channels.
City Services & Public Spaces
Lost an item in a Dallas park, public building, or downtown venue? City Hall (311 online or by phone) can point you to the right department. We help you phrase your inquiry so you get routed correctly the first time.
Contact Dallas City Services (311)|Dallas City Hall main line
Lost Pet
If your dog, cat, or other pet is missing, Dallas Animal Services (DAS) maintains a searchable list of stray animals and can help identify your pet. The SPCA of Texas also has resources and can check their holdings. For urgent help recovering your missing companion, file a priority lost pet report with us.
Dallas Animal Services|DAS main line|SPCA of Texas Lost & Found
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Ready to get started?
The sooner you file, the sooner our monitoring system kicks in. Within minutes, your loss is in the hands of the right Dallas agencies and on our radar across community channels.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Dallas means chasing down the Police Department, calling DART, checking airport lost and founds, and monitoring Facebook groups yourself, every single day. That's exhausting. ReportLost brings all those channels together into one coordinated report, then does the daily monitoring for you.
Instead of frantically reposting in community groups or phoning DAS or Love Field repeatedly, you file once and our background monitoring takes over. We watch for matches across the web continuously for months, so you can focus on other things. When we spot something credible, you get an alert and know exactly where to look.
Common areas where people lose things in Dallas
Items are recovered most often at transit stations, downtown venues, and near major intersections. Tell us the neighborhood and our system narrows the search.
Downtown Dallas & Arts District
High foot traffic near shops, restaurants, and cultural venues means lost items often turn up at nearby businesses or with transit operators.
Uptown
Busy commercial and nightlife district with frequent DART ridership. Items lost here often cycle through transit hubs or neighborhood shops.
DFW Airport & surrounding areas
Baggage, wallets, and electronics frequently turned in at airport lost and founds or recovered by airport staff.
Fair Park
Large event and recreation area where belongings left at venues or DART stations are usually logged quickly.
Love Field area
Smaller airport and nearby commercial zones see steady lost item reports through local channels and airport services.
Dallas community channels where found items are posted
Our monitoring scans these groups and pages continuously so you don't have to.
Questions about lost items in Dallas
How long does Dallas Police keep lost property?
The Dallas Police Property Unit retains found items for a set period. Call their Lost & Found hotline at 214-565-2975 to ask about the specific timeline for your item and whether it's been turned in.
What if I lost something on DART? How long do they hold it?
DART's Lost & Found holds items at the Akard Station office. Call 214-749-3810 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to ask about your item before visiting in person.
Can I check DFW or Love Field's lost and found online?
DFW's Lost & Found team can be reached at 1-469-784-2888 to confirm if an item was turned in. Love Field's office is at (214) 670-4227 or AVILostFound@dallas.gov. Both recommend calling first rather than visiting without confirmation.
What if my pet is lost in Dallas?
Contact Dallas Animal Services immediately at 214-670-6800 (main location: 1818 N. Westmoreland Road). You can also check their stray animal listings and file a found pet report. The SPCA of Texas also keeps records and can help with reunification.
How does ReportLost monitor Dallas for my item?
Once you file, our system continuously scans public posts on Facebook groups like DFW Lost & Found, Nextdoor, community pages, and other channels. We match details like description, location, and date. When a credible match appears, we send you an alert with the link so you can follow up immediately.
Is ReportLost.org an official Dallas city service?
No, ReportLost is an independent service. We're not run by the police department or city government, but we work with official channels on your behalf. We file your report with the right agencies and do the background monitoring that official services don't have the resources to provide. Our value is in routing your loss to all the right places at once and watching for matches continuously, so you don't have to.
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File your lost item report now
One report connects you to Dallas Police, DART, airport services, and activates our continuous monitoring of local community channels. You'll have professional eyes on the case within minutes.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Dallas Police Department, DART, DFW International Airport, Love Field, Dallas City Hall, Dallas Animal Services, the SPCA of Texas, or any other official agency. We file reports on your behalf and monitor public channels for matches, but we do not hold or manage lost and found operations. Official claims must be pursued directly with the relevant agencies listed above.