Lost something in Fairfax? Here is who to contact.
File a single report with ReportLost, and we connect it with the Fairfax City Police Department, Fairfax County Police, CUE Bus, Fairfax Connector, and active local community channels. Your report stays active, automatically matching new found items against your description.
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.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works in Fairfax
You Report the Loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. Include any identifying details. We gather the info once, so you don't have to fill out separate forms for each agency.
We Route It to the Right Places
Your report goes to the Fairfax City Police Department, Fairfax County Police, the relevant transit authority (CUE or Fairfax Connector if it was on a bus), and gets posted to local lost and found groups and channels across the area.
Your Report Keeps Searching
For your entire 6 or 12 month search period, your report stays active. We continuously match your description against new found item posts, marketplace listings, and lost and found updates in the Fairfax area. You'll get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check back every day.
Where Lost Items Turn Up in Fairfax
Below are the main places to report and check. ReportLost handles routing to all of them—but here's what each service does, and how we help.
Fairfax City Police Lost & Found
The City of Fairfax Police Department holds lost items turned in by residents and businesses. We tell you which precinct covers your loss location and file your report directly with their lost and found office.
Fairfax County Police Property Claim
If you lost your item in unincorporated Fairfax County, the County Police Department's property claim system is where found items go. We make sure your report reaches them and includes all the details they need.
CUE Bus Lost & Found
Items left on CUE buses are held for 30 days at the Pickett Road facility. We notify CUE of your loss and monitor their found items for matches.
Fairfax Connector Lost & Found
Fairfax Connector buses serve the county. Found items are logged and searchable by phone or online. We file your report with them and check their inventory regularly.
Dulles and Reagan National Airports
If your loss involved air travel through Washington Dulles or Reagan National, both airports have dedicated lost and found offices. We can point you to the right terminal location and phone line for your claim.
Lost Pet Reports
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in Fairfax, the Fairfax County Animal Services shelter is the central place to report. They also accept online reports, and we ensure your pet is listed with the right agencies. For urgent help, file a priority lost pet report with us and we'll escalate to local shelters and community pet recovery networks.
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Don't Let Your Item Slip Through the Cracks
The sooner you file a report, the sooner the Fairfax area's police departments, transit agencies, and community networks can start looking. Once you report with us, you can breathe easy—we keep your report active and searching for you.
Report my lost item →Fairfax is a busy city with multiple transit systems, police jurisdictions, and community channels where found items get reported. When you lose something, it could end up in a police lost and found, on a CUE or Fairfax Connector bus, at a local business, or shared in a Facebook group or Nextdoor post. Hunting through each one separately takes days and leaves gaps.
ReportLost simplifies the whole process. One report reaches the Fairfax City Police Department, Fairfax County Police, the transit agencies, and the community groups where locals post found items. Better yet, once you file, your report doesn't stop searching. It stays active for months, automatically checking new posts and found item notices so you can focus on your day while we work to match your loss with what others have found.
Common Places Where Things Get Lost in Fairfax
Lost items in these neighborhoods and zones often turn up at nearby police lost and founds, transit depots, or are shared in community groups.
Downtown Fairfax
The heart of the city around City Hall and Main Street, where items are frequently turned into local businesses and the City Police Department.
Pickett Road Corridor
Home to CUE Bus operations and many local shops; found items often make their way to the CUE maintenance facility or nearby merchants.
Route 50 Commercial Area
A busy retail and dining zone where items left at restaurants, shops, and parking areas are commonly claimed by managers or turned in to police.
Chain Bridge Road
A major through-route in the city where transit and commuter traffic is heavy; items lost here often appear at Fairfax Connector or City Police lost and found.
Unincorporated Fairfax County Areas
Neighborhoods in the broader county use Fairfax County Police lost and found and County transit services; we coordinate with both systems.
Community Lost & Found Networks
Locals in Fairfax share lost and found posts across social media. Once your report is filed, we post it to these channels and monitor them for matches.
Facebook group for lost and found pets across the NoVA region
Facebook neighborhood and community pages where locals post found items
Reddit community for Northern Virginia, including lost item posts
Local neighborhood app where residents report lost and found items
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are items held at the Fairfax City Police lost and found?
The Fairfax City Police Department does not publish a standard hold time on their public site. Contact them directly at 703-385-7950 to check on a specific item. When you file with ReportLost, we make sure your report reaches them with all details needed for a quick lookup.
What's the hold time for items on CUE buses?
CUE holds found bus items for 30 days. If your item was left on a bus, contact the CUE office at 703-385-7859 or email cue@fairfaxva.gov to check if it's been logged. ReportLost notifies CUE of your loss so they can flag and hold matching items.
How long does Fairfax Connector hold found items?
Fairfax Connector does not publish a specific hold period on their website. Call their Telephone Information Center at 703-339-7200 to inquire. ReportLost files your report with them and monitors their system for updates.
What if my item was lost in unincorporated Fairfax County?
Items in unincorporated areas are handled by Fairfax County Police. Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/claim-property to file a claim or call 703-691-2131 (non-emergency). ReportLost routes your report to the County Police system automatically.
How does ReportLost stay different from just calling the police myself?
ReportLost makes one phone call do the work of five. We file your report with the City Police, County Police, transit agencies, and post it to community groups all at once. Crucially, your report stays active for 12 months, continuously checking new found item posts and notices so you don't have to. You report once, and we keep searching for you.
Is ReportLost.org official or replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with Fairfax City Police, Fairfax County Police, or any government agency. We complement official reporting by making sure your loss reaches all the right local channels and stays searchable for months. Filing with ReportLost does not replace calling 911 for emergencies or contacting police to file a formal report—it works alongside those steps to improve your chances of recovery.
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Start Your Report Now
Every hour counts when something goes missing. File your report today and let the Fairfax area's lost and found network go to work for you. Your report will stay active for 12 months, automatically searching and alerting you to matches.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Fairfax City Police Department, Fairfax County Police Department, Fairfax County Animal Services, CUE Bus, Fairfax Connector, the City of Fairfax, Fairfax County government, or any airport or transit authority. We work alongside official reporting channels and community networks to help reunite people with their lost items. Always file reports with official police and agencies as needed.