Lost something in Farmers Branch? Here is who to contact.
One report, sent to the Farmers Branch Police Department, City Hall, local transit, and active community channels. Your report stays active, automatically matching your item against new found posts and listings.
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
Texas : there is no statewide holding period. Each police department, transit agency and venue sets its own retention policy, commonly around 90 days but different in every city. Contact the relevant organization to confirm its procedure.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Farmers Branch
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to alert the right Farmers Branch authorities and services.
We route it to the right places
Your loss details go straight to Farmers Branch PD, City Hall, DART transit (if applicable), and we surface it across local social networks and community boards.
Your report keeps searching
While you go about your day, your report stays live and automatically compares incoming found items, marketplace posts, and community alerts against your description for the entire search period, 12 months. You only hear from us when there's a credible match.
Where to report a lost item in Farmers Branch
Each channel below accepts reports directly, but ReportLost coordinates them all in one go.
Farmers Branch Police Department
The FBPD accepts lost and found reports and maintains a database of items turned in by residents and businesses. For non-emergency assistance, they're open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and available 24/7 for emergencies. We generate the exact information to include and direct your report to the right precinct.
City Hall & General Services
Farmers Branch City Hall coordinates several support services and can direct you to the appropriate department based on where and what you lost. Staff can also log your report in the city's central lost and found system. We help you identify the right department and prepare your report.
DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
If you lost an item on a local DART bus, the transit authority maintains a lost and found at its facility. Items are held for a set period. We can help you file a report with DART and check if your item has been turned in.
DFW & Dallas Love Field Airports
Flying in or out of the area and lost something at the airport? DFW and Dallas Love Field both operate 24/7 lost and found services with dedicated teams. DFW uses AI to match items to reports, significantly improving recovery odds.
Lost or Found Pets
Farmers Branch Animal Services posts all strays on Petco Love Lost for a minimum of 72 hours after intake, and can check if your pet is in their care. The city also works with local rescue groups to reunite lost animals with owners. If you've lost a pet, file a priority lost pet report with us right away, and we'll ensure Animal Services and community groups are alerted immediately.
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The sooner you report, the better your chances
Every moment counts when something goes missing. Once you file with ReportLost, your report is live and working for you across all the right channels. The earlier you act, the fresher the trail and the more places we can reach before items get misplaced or moved around.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Farmers Branch means reaching out to multiple places, all with different hours, procedures, and online systems. The police department, City Hall, animal services, and DART each maintain their own lost and found, and community posts scatter across Facebook groups and neighborhood apps. By the time you track down which desk to call or where to post, precious hours pass.
ReportLost simplifies the whole process. File once, and we handle the routing to every relevant authority and channel in Farmers Branch. The real difference: your report doesn't just sit in a database. It stays active and keeps searching for a match across new found items and community listings for months, so you never have to refresh the same pages day after day wondering if you missed something.
Common places where items go missing in Farmers Branch
If you lost something in or near one of these areas, let us know and we'll make sure the relevant local services are notified.
Downtown Farmers Branch & Valley View Lane
The heart of the city, home to City Hall, Police Department, and many local shops and offices. Items are frequently turned in to nearby businesses and city services.
DART Bus Routes & Transit Stops
Throughout Farmers Branch, DART buses serve as a common place where wallets, phones, and bags are left behind. Check with transit first, then expand to the community.
Shopping & Commercial Areas
Retail stores, restaurants, and small businesses across the city often have lost and found counters. Many items are held temporarily before being turned over to local authorities.
Residential & Neighborhood Spaces
Items lost in parks, parking lots, and on residential streets are often found by neighbors. Community Facebook groups and Nextdoor are active in reporting found items in these areas.
Community channels where found items are posted
Many Farmers Branch residents and neighboring towns report found items here. ReportLost checks these networks and alerts you if a match appears.
Facebook group for lost and found animals in the greater Farmers Branch area
Broader Dallas area pet recovery network with active community posts
Reddit's Dallas subreddit where lost items and pets are occasionally reported by residents
Neighborhood app where locals post found items and community alerts
City pages where residents often report found items and local news
Common questions about recovering lost items in Farmers Branch
How long does the Farmers Branch Police Department hold lost items?
The police department maintains a lost and found, but retention periods can vary by item type. Contact FBPD directly at 469-289-3270 (non-emergency) or 972-484-3620 (main line) to ask about specific items and how long they're held before being donated or discarded.
If I lost something on a DART bus, where do I check?
DART operates a central lost and found for items left on buses. Since Farmers Branch is served by DART, contact the transit authority through the city's transit page to report your item and check their database. Items are typically held for a limited time before being processed.
What happens if my pet goes missing in Farmers Branch?
Call Farmers Branch Animal Services at 972-919-8770 immediately. All stray animals brought to the facility are posted on Petco Love Lost for at least 72 hours, and the city works with local rescues. Pick-up hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don't wait, the sooner you report the better your chances.
Can City Hall help me locate a lost item?
Yes. City Hall at 13000 William Dodson Pkwy can direct you to the right city department and help coordinate with multiple services. Call 972-247-3131 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or email through their website.
How long will my report stay active with ReportLost?
Your report remains active for your entire search period, which you choose at sign-up: 12 months. During that time, we automatically cross-check new found items, marketplace listings, and community posts against your description and alert you only if there's a credible match. You don't have to do the checking yourself.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official Farmers Branch authorities, police, and community channels. We're not part of the city government, but we coordinate with the agencies and services that are, and we help ensure your report reaches the right places faster than if you had to contact each one separately.
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Ready to recover what you lost?
The first step is simple: file your report with us. We'll take care of routing it to Farmers Branch Police, City Hall, transit, and the community. Once it's live, your report will keep searching for a match automatically, freeing you from the stress of checking multiple places every day.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the City of Farmers Branch, Farmers Branch Police Department, DART, or any other official agency or business mentioned on this page. We coordinate with these services on your behalf, but they operate independently and may have their own policies and procedures. Please contact them directly for official services.