Lost something in Falls Church? Report it and let us handle the rest.
One report reaches the Falls Church Police Department, City Hall, local transit services, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuously searching for a match so you don't have to.
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
Across the United States
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- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How it works
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter and route them to every relevant channel.
We connect the right places
Your loss details go to the Falls Church Police Department, City Hall, transit lost and found offices, and alert the local community on social channels where people post finds.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report matches against new found items, community posts, and marketplace listings. You get notified the moment a credible match appears, so you can move on with your day.
Where to report in Falls Church
You can report your loss directly to any of these, or let ReportLost coordinate it all at once.
Falls Church Police Department
Report your lost item to the Falls Church Police, open 24/7 at City Hall. We can tell you exactly which division handles your loss location and prepare the details for you.
Call 703-248-5050 (non-emergency)|Visit City Hall, 300 Park Ave
City of Falls Church City Hall
The city handles lost and found inquiries during weekday hours. We point you to the right department and prepare your report so you have exactly what to say.
Phone: 703-248-5004|Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, 300 Park Ave
Local Transit Lost & Found
If you lost an item on a CUE bus or Metro service in the Falls Church area, items are held for 30 days. We identify which service applies to you and submit your report to the right lost and found office.
Nearby Airports
Lost something at Dulles or Reagan National? Both airports have dedicated lost and found offices. We generate the exact information you need to provide.
Dulles Lost & Found: 703-572-8479|Reagan National Lost & Found: 703-417-0110
Lost or Found a Pet
If your dog, cat, or other pet is missing, contact the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation or Fairfax County Animal Services immediately. They maintain registries of found animals and can reunite you faster than general lost and found channels. For a comprehensive report that alerts the whole community and keeps your pet searchable for months, file a priority lost pet report.
Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation: 703-295-3647|Fairfax County Animal Services: View Found Pets
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Report now, peace of mind for months.
The sooner you file, the sooner we start routing and searching. Once your report is in, the active search begins automatically. No need to stress about whether you've covered all the channels.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Falls Church means checking the police station, calling City Hall, hunting through social media groups, and refreshing websites daily. It's scattered, exhausting, and easy to miss a match. The Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, local Facebook groups, and Fairfax County services each hold items separately, and there's no single place where all the pieces connect.
ReportLost does the legwork for you. File once, and we route your details to the Falls Church Police Department, City Hall, transit services, and the community channels where locals post found items. Most importantly, your report stays active for months, continuously matching against new posts and finds. You report, we search, and we alert you the moment something surfaces. No daily checking required.
Common places to lose something in Falls Church
Where locals lose items most often.
Downtown Falls Church
Shops, restaurants, and the bustling Park Avenue corridor where wallets, phones, and personal items slip away easily.
Mary Ellen Connolly Park
Popular gathering spot where rings, glasses, and bags get left behind on benches or during recreation.
Falls Church High School Campus
Students and visitors lose keys, backpacks, and phones regularly. The school's lost and found coordinates with local police.
James Lee Park
Green space where items are frequently abandoned during events, walks, and family outings.
Transportation Hubs
Metro stations, CUE bus stops, and vehicle parking areas where travelers misplace crucial items before trips.
The Falls Church community is here to help.
Active groups where locals post found items and help reunite people with their belongings.
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost and found pets in the area
Broader NOVA community group for both pets and items across the region
Northern Virginia subreddit where residents post and search for lost items and pets
Official city Facebook and local community pages often share lost and found alerts
Questions about reporting a lost item in Falls Church
How long does the Falls Church Police hold a lost item?
Contact the Falls Church Police Department directly at 703-248-5050 to ask about their holding period. Once we submit your report, they'll keep your information on file and can match it to items as they come in.
What if I lost something on a bus or at a transit stop?
CUE buses in the Fairfax area hold items for 30 days; call 703-385-7859. Metro holds items for 30 days as well. We identify which service your loss falls under and ensure your report reaches them.
Do airport lost and found offices hold items for long?
Dulles and Reagan National both maintain active lost and found offices. Call Dulles at 703-572-8479 (Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4 pm) or Reagan National at 703-417-0110 (Mon-Fri, 7:30 am to 4 pm) to check if your item has been turned in.
Where is City Hall, and can I pick up my item there?
Falls Church City Hall is at 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046, open Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Items may be held there or at the Police Department. We help you coordinate which location has your item.
How long does ReportLost keep my report active?
Your report stays active and searchable for either 12 months, depending on your preference. During that entire period, we continuously match your description against new found items, community posts, and local listings, and alert you immediately if a match appears.
Is ReportLost official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of any police department or government agency. We coordinate with official channels on your behalf and amplify your report across multiple platforms so nothing gets missed. For urgent situations or to file a formal incident report, contact the Falls Church Police directly at 703-248-5050.
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File your report with us, and we'll route it everywhere that matters. Your report keeps searching for months while you move on.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost and found coordination service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the Falls Church Police Department, City of Falls Church, Fairfax County Animal Services, Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, transit authorities, or any other agency or organization mentioned. We coordinate reports on your behalf but do not replace official channels. For urgent matters or formal incident reports, contact the relevant official department directly.