Lost something in Forney? Report it once and let us handle the rest.
File one report with ReportLost, and we notify the Forney Police Department, City Hall, Animal Control, and active local community channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found items so you don't have to check back daily.
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 it works
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We collect just enough detail to help the right people find it.
We route your report
Your information goes straight to Forney Police, City Hall, local shelters if it's a pet, and community groups actively searching. No runaround.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report stays live and matches against new found items, social posts, and community reports. You get alerted only if we find a credible match, so you can focus on your day.
Where things turn up in Forney
Or where to check if you'd rather handle it yourself (though we can do it for you).
Forney Police Department
Non-emergency line (972) 552-6625 or email pdinfo@forneypd.org. Main lobby open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 110 Justice Center Drive. They hold found items in property and Evidence and can check if anything matching your description has been turned in. ReportLost generates the exact details to include and ensures your report reaches the right desk.
City Hall & Lost & Found
City of Forney at 401 Pinson Road (main phone 972-552-6620, open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed Fridays). If your item was lost at a public building or city event, this is where it may have been turned in. We let you know exactly which department to contact and what to ask for.
Animal Control & Shelter
Found a lost pet or lost your own? Forney Animal Control (972) 932-4337) handles stray pickups and reunions. Stray animals with microchips are held for 10 days. If it's a pet, ReportLost files a priority lost pet report across local shelters, rescues, and the community groups dedicated to finding animals in Forney. File a priority lost pet report.
Dallas-Fort Worth & Dallas Love Field Airports
If you lost something while traveling through DFW International or Dallas Love Field, both have dedicated lost and found departments. DFW's Lost & Found is in Terminal E at baggage claim, (469) 784-2888, open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Dallas Love Field's office is on the second level, (214) 670-4227 or AVILostFound@dallas.gov. ReportLost can alert both if your loss happened nearby.
Forney Schools (if lost on school property)
Forney Independent School District has a Transportation office and separate police department for school-related losses. School hours are typically 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Items lost on school buses or at school facilities go to the Transportation office at (469) 762-4162. We point you to the right department based on where you lost it.
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Start here, not everywhere else.
One report, multiple channels, no back-and-forth. Fill out our form below and we'll take it from there. The sooner you report, the sooner your item can be spotted and matched to you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Forney can feel scattered: the police non-emergency line, the animal shelter website, Facebook groups, the city's own channels. Each has its own hours, process, and inbox. If your item isn't claimed quickly, it fades from view as new posts pile up. ReportLost bridges that gap by filing your loss in all the right places at once and keeping it active in the background.
The real difference is what happens next. After you submit, you don't have to check the lost pet groups every morning or call around to confirm your item is still in anyone's system. Your report stays active, automatically cross-referenced against new finds and community alerts for months. The moment a match appears, you're notified. It's simpler, faster, and gives you back the peace of mind to move forward.
Common places where things go missing in Forney
These are places people often lose items. If you lost something at one of these spots, mention it in your report.
Downtown Forney & Main Street
Retail shops, restaurants, and street-level businesses along the main corridor are frequent places items are lost and found.
Forney Parks & Recreation Areas
Parks, playgrounds, and community spaces where wallets, keys, and personal items are often left behind or dropped.
Windmill Farms & Residential Areas
The popular Windmill Farms neighborhood and surrounding residential streets where lost pets and outdoor items turn up.
Local Schools (Forney ISD)
School buses, campuses, and school events are common spots for backpacks, phones, and personal belongings.
Routes to Dallas (I-20 Corridor)
Highway exits, rest stops, and gas stations along the drive east to Dallas or west toward other towns.
Community & social channels
Forney has active community groups where found items are often posted. We post your loss there too.
Dedicated group for reuniting lost and found pets in and around Forney.
Another active pet-focused group covering Forney and Kaufman County.
Official city page where community notices and found items are sometimes shared.
Local neighborhood groups and Nextdoor posts where residents post found items and seek lost ones.
Questions about losing & finding in Forney
How long do police and animal control hold lost items in Forney?
The Forney Police Department's property and evidence hold items according to city policy; check with non-emergency dispatch at (972) 552-6625 for specifics. Forney Animal Control holds strays with microchips for 10 days. Items without microchips may have a shorter hold. ReportLost keeps your report active for 12 months, so even if an item leaves a facility, we continue matching it against new community reports and found lists.
What if I lost my pet in Forney?
Contact Forney Animal Control at (972) 932-4337 immediately. Post in the Facebook group 'Forney TX Pets – Lost and Found' and the broader Forney Texas Lost Pets group. If you use ReportLost for a lost pet, we file a priority report that goes to all local shelters, rescues, and pet-focused community channels, and your report stays active to catch any new sightings.
I lost something at DFW or Dallas Love Field airport. Where do I start?
Call DFW's Lost & Found at (469) 784-2888 (Terminal E baggage claim, open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily) or Dallas Love Field at (214) 670-4227 (second level). ReportLost can file your report so both airports are notified, and we keep searching in case your item shows up after the initial window.
What if my item was lost on a Forney school bus?
Contact Forney ISD Transportation at (469) 762-4162. Items found on buses are typically held at the transportation office. The Forney ISD Police Department (469) 762-4357 can also assist. Mention the specific bus number and route if you know it.
How does ReportLost help me if I don't want to call around myself?
We take your report and send it to Forney Police, City Hall, Animal Control (if applicable), and post it in community groups and social channels. Your report stays active for 12 months, automatically matching against new found items and posts. You're only notified if a credible match appears, so you don't have to check back daily.
Is ReportLost official or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We file your report with Forney Police, City Hall, and other local authorities, but we're not part of the government. We don't replace the police or any official agency; we complement them by ensuring your loss reaches all the right places at once and stays in active circulation for months. If you prefer to file directly with police, you can always do that instead.
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Ready to get your report out there?
The sooner your loss is in the system across Forney's channels, the sooner it can be matched and returned to you. Fill out the form and we handle the rest.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Forney Police Department, City of Forney, Forney Independent School District, Forney Animal Control, or any other government or private entity listed on this page. We work to help you file reports with these official channels, but we do not represent them. Always verify current contact information and hours directly with each organization.