Lost something in Lakeway? Here is who to contact.
One submission to ReportLost and we notify the Lakeway Police Department, the city's found property office, local animal control, and active community channels. Your report stays active, so you can focus on your day while we keep searching for a match.
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.
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How It Works
You Report Your Loss
Tell us what you lost (wallet, keys, ring, phone, cat, dog, or anything else), where it went missing in Lakeway, and when. We gather all the details you'd need to share with police and lost pet networks.
We Route It to the Right Places
We send your report to the Lakeway Police Department, the city's found property desk, local animal control if applicable, and relevant community groups and social channels. No back-and-forth calling different departments, no guessing which office to contact.
Your Report Keeps Searching
For 12 months, your report stays active and continues matching against new posts, listings, and announcements from local found pet groups, police updates, and community channels. You'll get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you're not refreshing pages every day.
Where Your Lost Item Might Be
The official channels in Lakeway and when to reach out directly.
Lakeway Police Department
The Lakeway Police Department maintains a lost and found where residents can report missing items and check if something's been turned in. You can call them directly with details about your loss, or we'll file the report on your behalf so you don't have to make the calls yourself.
Lakeway City Hall
The city's central hub for administrative inquiries, City Hall can direct you to the right department if your item was lost at a city facility or event. If you report through ReportLost, we handle that coordination for you.
Lost & Found Pets
Lost a dog or cat in Lakeway? Contact animal control or check the community pet recovery groups that serve the area. Austin Animal Services and local shelters also maintain records of found pets. We'll immediately alert the right networks and keep your pet's information circulating in the groups for months. file a priority lost pet report.
Lakeway Animal Control: (512) 261-2800|Austin Animal Services
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
If you lost something at AUS or during travel through the Austin area, the airport's dedicated lost and found team can help. They maintain records of items for an extended period and accept reports by phone or in person.
AUS Lost & Found: (512) 530-LOST (5678)|Airport Lost & Found Info
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The sooner you report, the sooner we start searching.
Once your report is filed, the hardest part is done. We notify all the right places and keep watching on your behalf. The first few hours matter, but even if a day or two has passed, filing a report with ReportLost opens up months of active searching across all the channels people actually use.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Lakeway can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure whether to call the police first, check the city's found property line, contact animal control, or post in the dozen community groups scattered across Facebook and Reddit. Each place runs separately, and if you miss one, you might miss the person who found your item.
ReportLost cuts through that confusion. File one report with us, and we route it to the Lakeway Police Department, the city's found property office, local animal control, and every active lost and found group we can reach. Better yet, your report stays active and keeps searching for a match for months, so you don't have to.
Common Places People Lose Things in Lakeway
From parks and community spaces to retail areas and transit stops.
Lake Travis Shoreline & Parks
Popular spots along the lake for recreation and picnicking, where wallets, phones, keys, and jewelry are frequently lost or left behind.
Downtown Lakeway & Main Street
Retail shops, restaurants, and public spaces where items are commonly turned in to store managers or left on benches.
Lakeway Community Center
A central gathering place for events and activities where found items are held by facility staff.
Lohmans Crossing Road Corridor
The main commercial and administrative area of the city, including City Hall and Police Department locations, where found items are often reported first.
Steiner Ranch & Westlake Neighborhoods
Residential areas that overlap with Lakeway's boundaries, where community networks and local groups actively monitor for lost and found items.
Community Networks That Help
Local groups where lost and found items are shared, especially pets.
Active Facebook group where residents post lost and found pets in the Lakeway area
Regional Facebook group covering lost and found pets around Lake Travis and Lakeway
Austin subreddit where Lakeway residents and others post about lost items and pets
Official city police page with occasional lost and found announcements
Official city page for announcements and public inquiries
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Lakeway Police Department hold found items?
The police department's found property office retains items for a period before disposal. We recommend filing a report with them as soon as possible. When you report through ReportLost, we contact them directly so your item information is in their system right away.
What if my pet was lost in Lakeway? Should I contact animal control?
Yes, contact Lakeway animal control immediately at (512) 261-2800 to report your lost pet and ask if any animals matching your description have been found. At the same time, file a lost pet report with ReportLost so we can alert the local pet recovery groups and keep your pet's information active in community channels for months.
I lost something at Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Who do I call?
Call AUS Lost and Found directly at (512) 530-LOST (5678) or visit the lost and found counter at baggage claim. If you'd like us to also route your report to local networks and keep searching beyond the airport, ReportLost can help with that coordination.
Do I need to check multiple Facebook groups and Reddit to find my lost item?
Not with ReportLost. We post your report to the active Lakeway and Lake Travis lost and found groups, so residents see it in the places they actually check. Your report stays visible and searchable in those communities for your entire search period.
How quickly will Lakeway Police Department respond to a lost item report?
Response time varies depending on their current workload. We recommend calling them at (512) 261-2800 directly for urgent items or pets. When you file with ReportLost, we submit the report on your behalf and ensure it's logged in their system.
Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with the Lakeway Police Department?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of any government agency. We're a separate company that makes it easier to report a loss by consolidating your information and routing it to the official channels (police, city departments, animal control, community groups) all at once. We don't replace the police, but we simplify the process of reaching them and staying visible to your community while you search.
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The first step is simple, and it takes just a few minutes. Once you've filed your report, we handle the routing and ongoing search, so you can breathe easy knowing the right people and channels have been notified and are helping to find your lost wallet, phone, keys, pet, or other item.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Lakeway Police Department, City of Lakeway, Lakeway Animal Control, Austin Animal Services, or any other government or private entity mentioned on this page. We do not represent these organizations, and they do not endorse ReportLost. We simply help route your lost item report to these official channels and active community networks. For official lost and found inquiries, please contact these organizations directly using the phone numbers and links provided.