Lost something in Tacoma? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report reaches the Tacoma Police Department, Pierce Transit, the Humane Society, and active local networks. We monitor the web continuously for matches across marketplaces, social channels, and community groups 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
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)
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- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works in Tacoma
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We collect the details that matter to every service in the Tacoma area, from police to transit to local shelters.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to the Tacoma Police non-emergency line, Pierce Transit customer services, and relevant lost and found departments. No runaround, no repeated calls.
Automated monitoring finds matches for you
We scan Facebook groups, Reddit, Craigslist, OfferUp, and other local channels repeatedly for weeks or months, matching found posts to your description. You get alerted the moment a credible match appears, no daily checking required.
Where and how to report a loss in Tacoma
Direct channels and what ReportLost does on your behalf
Tacoma Police Department
The Tacoma Police take non-emergency lost property reports. You can file online through South Sound 911 or call their non-emergency line. We identify the correct precinct or jurisdiction for your loss location and prepare the exact information they need to include in their system.
Report non-emergency loss online|Call non-emergency (253) 287-4455
Pierce Transit Lost & Found
Left something on a Pierce Transit bus or Sounder train? Their customer services team holds items and maintains a searchable database. We ensure your report reaches them with the exact route, date, and description they use to locate your item.
File a lost item report online|Call Pierce Transit (253) 581-8000, option 2
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The Airport Lost and Found office on the Baggage Claim Level handles items left at SEA. We verify the location of your loss and provide their staff with all relevant details to speed up the search.
Lost Pets in Tacoma
If your pet is missing, the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County and Metro Animal Services maintain searchable databases of found animals. They receive stray alerts from Animal Control across the region. We connect you with all the right shelters and ensure your pet's description reaches them immediately, while you file a priority lost pet report for continuous automated monitoring.
City of Tacoma Services
Items lost in municipal buildings, parks, or public spaces can be reported through the City of Tacoma's customer support line. We help you identify the correct department and ensure your report is logged in the city's lost and found system.
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Every hour counts, but you're not alone
The faster you report, the better the outcome. Once your loss is in our system, we begin monitoring immediately, checking social feeds, community boards, and marketplaces continuously. You don't need to do anything else; the search runs 24/7 in the background.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Tacoma means contacting the police, checking Pierce Transit's lost and found, visiting the Humane Society if it's a pet, and scrolling through a dozen Facebook groups and community boards every single day. Each place operates independently, and nothing talks to anything else.
ReportLost simplifies that entirely. File one report, and we notify all the right Tacoma services at once. Better yet, our system monitors the entire local web—social groups, community posts, marketplaces—so when someone finds what you've lost and posts about it, you'll know before they move on. You can relax once you've reported; the tracking happens automatically.
Common loss hotspots in Tacoma
We target our web monitoring to the neighborhoods and hubs where most losses occur
Downtown Tacoma & Theater District
High foot traffic around shops, restaurants, and cultural venues means frequent lost items. We prioritize local business networks and community posts from this area.
Tacoma Port & Waterfront
Public spaces, parks, and events draw crowds and increase loss incidents. We monitor waterfront community groups and event pages.
Pierce Transit Hubs
Bus stations, transit centers, and park-and-rides are common loss locations. We work directly with Pierce Transit's database and social channels.
University of Washington Tacoma Campus
Student housing, classrooms, and campus grounds generate frequent lost item reports. We scan UW Tacoma groups and local student networks.
Residential Neighborhoods
Items lost while moving, during deliveries, or in local shops. We monitor neighborhood Facebook groups and Nextdoor posts throughout Tacoma.
Active Tacoma lost and found communities
These groups and forums share findings regularly. We monitor them continuously on your behalf.
Facebook group with real-time posts from the community
County-wide network for animal losses
Dedicated subreddit for Tacoma area lost and found pets
Main Tacoma subreddit where community members post lost items
Neighborhood-specific alerts and lost item posts
Tacoma neighborhood and interest groups with active lost and found threads
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Tacoma
How long does Tacoma Police keep lost property?
Check with the Tacoma Police Department directly at (253) 287-4455. Holding periods can vary depending on the item and whether it's been formally reported. ReportLost ensures your report is in their system immediately so they can match any incoming found items to yours.
What if I lost something on Pierce Transit?
Pierce Transit's customer services team at (253) 581-8000, option 2, handles bus and train losses. Items are typically held for 30 days. We file your report with them and monitor their found item postings continuously, so if someone turns in your item, we alert you right away.
Can I search the Tacoma Police lost and found database?
The Tacoma Police non-emergency line (253) 287-4455 can help you search their records. ReportLost does the legwork of ensuring your item is searchable in their system and checks periodically for matches without you having to call repeatedly.
What if my pet is lost?
Contact the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County at (253) 383-2733 or Animal Control at (253) 627-7387. Both maintain searchable found pet databases updated daily. File a lost pet report with ReportLost for automated monitoring of local shelter posts, pet Facebook groups, and community alerts.
Where should I look if I lost something at the airport?
SEA's Lost and Found office is on the Baggage Claim Level. Call (206) 787-5312 during business hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. ReportLost notifies them of your loss and monitors airport-related community posts and employee networks.
Is ReportLost.org an official city service?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We're not part of Tacoma Police or any government agency, but we notify them on your behalf and monitor public channels they don't have time to watch. We're a complement to, not a replacement for, official reporting.
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Ready to find your lost item?
The sooner you report, the sooner we begin searching. Your information reaches Tacoma Police, Pierce Transit, local shelters, and community networks in one go, and our monitoring system starts looking across the entire local web right away.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Police Department, Pierce Transit, the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, or any other agency mentioned. We work in parallel with official channels to increase visibility and speed up recovery. Always file an official report with the relevant local authority as well.