Lost something in Olympia? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report and we route it to the Olympia Police Department, local transit and shelter networks, and active Thurston County social channels. Then we monitor for matches across the web for up to a year, so you don't have to check every group and listing yourself.
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
Washington : the owner's claim window is 60 days, shorter than in most states, and a finder must report the find within 7 days. (RCW 63.21)
Across the United States
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works in Olympia
You file one report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We handle the specifics for each local channel, from the police non-emergency line to Intercity Transit customer service to Joint Animal Services.
We route it to the right places
Your loss gets logged with Olympia Police (Property and Evidence), Intercity Transit if it's on a bus, Joint Animal Services if it's a pet, and distributed to Thurston County lost and found groups on Facebook and Reddit.
Automated web monitoring finds matches for you
We scan Facebook groups, Nextdoor, Craigslist, Reddit (r/olympia), local classifieds, and transit lost and found pages continuously. The moment someone posts a found item matching your description, location, and timeframe, you get an alert. No daily manual checking needed.
Where to Report & How We Help
Below are the official channels for your type of loss. ReportLost coordinates with all of them and watches for matches while you focus on other things.
Olympia Police Department
For lost or stolen items, the Olympia Police Property and Evidence unit holds items temporarily. We provide you with the exact information to include in your report and tell you which precinct handles your loss location and timeframe. Non-emergency calls are answered during business hours; items are retained per Washington State guidelines.
Property and Evidence: 360-753-8234|Police non-emergency: 360-704-2740
Intercity Transit Lost & Found
If you left something on an Olympia bus, Intercity Transit Customer Service manages the lost and found at the Olympia Transit Center. We generate the specific bus route and time for your report, and follow up with transit customer service on your behalf. Items are generally held for 30 days.
Lost Pets
Joint Animal Services (Olympia Lacey Animal Shelter) and the Thurston County animal control network manage lost and found pets. We alert local shelters, post to the active Lost and Found Pets of Thurston County Facebook groups, and monitor local pet recovery networks continuously. Microchipping and photos speed reunion. For a full priority lost pet campaign, file a priority lost pet report.
Olympia Regional Airport
Olympia Regional Airport (a general aviation hub operated by the Port of Olympia) maintains a small lost and found for items left in the terminal. If you flew out or in, we help you report to the right desk and monitor airport and airline lost item listings.
City of Olympia (Public Venues)
Lost something at City Hall, a park, or a public building? Olympia's Parks and Recreation and municipal departments coordinate lost and found. We connect you with the right department and monitor civic lost item postings so you don't have to call every office.
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The sooner you report, the better your odds.
Acting within the first few hours or days makes a real difference. Your lost item is more likely to be turned in fresh, and our monitoring kicks in immediately to catch matches as they appear across Olympia's online community. Once you report, you can rest easy, the network takes it from there.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Olympia, Washington can feel scattered. Your wallet might land at Intercity Transit. Your keys could be at a shop downtown. A pet missing near the Capitol campus gets reported to multiple shelters and social networks. Without a single point of contact, you end up making dozens of calls and scrolling through Facebook groups yourself, day after day, hoping to spot a match.
ReportLost simplifies this. File once, and we coordinate with Olympia Police, Intercity Transit, Joint Animal Services, and the active lost and found community across Thurston County. More importantly, our system monitors the web continuously, scanning every public listing, group, and marketplace 24/7 so you can stop refreshing and start healing. Report your loss and let the network do the work.
Common Places Where Things Get Lost in Olympia
ReportLost monitors lost and found reports from all of these areas and beyond.
Downtown Olympia & Capitol Campus
The government district, parks, and commercial center where wallets, phones, and work items vanish daily. High foot traffic and multiple bus lines mean lost items get reported often.
Intercity Transit Buses & Olympia Transit Center
Phones, bags, and personal items left on routes throughout Thurston County. Intercity Transit's central hub at 222 State Ave NE is a primary recovery point we monitor hourly.
Westside & Neighborhood Commercial Areas
Shopping centers, pharmacies, and local shops around Harrison Avenue and Conger Street, where casual losses are frequently reported by staff and customers.
Garfield Nature Trail & Priest Point Park
Outdoor areas where hikers and joggers often lose keys and personal items. Local Facebook groups frequently post finds from these beloved green spaces.
Olympia Regional Airport & Area
Items left at the terminal, rental car facilities, and nearby hotels. Small airport, active local coordination for aviation-related losses.
Active Olympia & Thurston County Networks We Monitor
We watch these channels 24/7 so you don't have to. When a match appears, you get an alert.
Thousands of Olympia residents post found pets here; we scan every post and comment.
Local subreddit where found items and community tips often surface; we track threads matching your loss.
Neighborhood pages across Olympia frequently feature found items; we monitor all active feeds.
Official transit found item updates and social posts; we catch new found transit items instantly.
Everyday residents post found items; we scan these markets continuously for matches.
Questions About Reporting & Recovery in Olympia
How long do police and transit hold found items in Olympia?
Olympia Police Property and Evidence typically retains items for a set period under Washington State guidelines (check directly for specifics on your item type). Intercity Transit holds items for approximately 30 days at their Customer Service office. The sooner you report and claim, the safer your item is. ReportLost tracks these timelines and reminds you of deadlines.
Can I claim something my partner or family member lost on my behalf?
Yes. Both Olympia Police (360-753-8234) and Intercity Transit (360-786-1881) allow authorized recovery by a designated individual if you provide proper documentation. ReportLost can include these details in our coordination with local agencies.
What if I lost a pet? Who do I contact first?
Contact Joint Animal Services (360-352-2510) immediately and the local shelter network. Also post to the Lost and Found Pets of Thurston County Facebook groups. ReportLost monitors all these channels plus local veterinary clinics and Nextdoor posts. For comprehensive pet recovery, file a priority lost pet report through our dedicated pet workflow.
Does ReportLost.org replace calling the police or Intercity Transit myself?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that coordinates with official agencies and monitors the web on your behalf. We make it easier by handling the coordination and continuous monitoring, but you still own the report and can contact police or transit directly. We supplement the official process, not replace it.
How do I know if my item has been found?
Once you report with ReportLost, we send you an alert the moment a credible match appears on any monitored channel, Facebook group, Craigslist, local classifieds, or Nextdoor. You don't check yourself, we check for you, 24/7.
How long will ReportLost monitor for my item?
We continue automated monitoring for up to a year, depending on your item type. High-value items and pets get extended monitoring. We keep checking public listings and social channels long after most people have given up.
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Report your loss now and let Olympia's network work for you.
A few minutes today to fill out your report, then our system takes over. We'll coordinate with police, transit, shelters, and every active lost and found community in Thurston County, while monitoring the web continuously for matches. You can focus on moving forward, knowing that a coordinated effort is searching on your behalf.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Olympia Police Department, Intercity Transit, Joint Animal Services, the City of Olympia, or any other government or transit agency. We coordinate with these entities to improve recovery outcomes but operate separately. Always verify contact information on official city and agency websites before calling.