Lost something in Amherst? Report it and let us handle the rest.
One report gets routed to Amherst County Sheriff's Office, the Town of Amherst, Animal Care & Control, and local lost pet groups. Your report stays active, searching for a match while you move forward.
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
No report has been filed in Amherst yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How it works
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We capture all the details that matter.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Sheriff's Office, Town services, Animal Control, and the Facebook groups where locals actually post found items. You don't have to chase multiple offices.
Your report keeps searching
For the next 12 months, your report automatically checks new found postings, local alerts, and marketplace listings. When a match looks promising, we notify you right away.
Where to report in Amherst
Your report reaches these offices directly. Here's how each one works.
Amherst County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office maintains a lost and found file for items turned in around the county. We file your report with them and give you the exact address and hours to follow up if you prefer to search in person.
Town of Amherst
Lost something at a town building, park, or public space? The Town can help. We include your report in the town's lost item tracking so staff can flag your item if it turns up.
Animal Care & Control
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet, Amherst Animal Care & Control maintains a lost and found file and is staffed during the hours listed below. We also alert the local lost pet Facebook groups so the community can help search. File a priority lost pet report
⚠️ Spotted incorrect or outdated information? Let us know so we can review it.
Your report is filed. Now we search for you.
Once you submit, take a breath. The report goes out to the right offices and local groups right away. For the next year, we keep checking new lost and found posts, alerts, and resale listings to see if your item shows up. You'll hear from us the moment we spot a match.
Report my lost item →Amherst is small enough that everyone knows the town, but big enough that lost items can slip between the cracks. Your wallet might land at the Sheriff's Office, your dog could be checked in at Animal Care & Control, and someone might post your keys on a local Facebook group without knowing how to reach you.
ReportLost files your report once and keeps it searching. No need to call three different offices or refresh Facebook every morning. We stay on it so you don't have to.
Common places to lose things in Amherst
If you remember where you last had your item, it helps us route your report faster.
Downtown Amherst
Main Street and surrounding shops and offices.
Shelter Lane area
Near Animal Care & Control and town parks.
County offices
Around the Sheriff's Office and government buildings.
Local lost and found networks
Your report reaches these groups automatically. But you can also post directly if you prefer.
Facebook group run jointly by the Humane Society and Animal Care & Control
Broader regional Facebook group covering the area
Amherst residents often post found items in local community and neighborhood groups
Questions about lost items in Amherst
How long does the Sheriff's Office keep lost items?
The Sheriff's Office maintains a lost and found file for items turned in. We recommend calling 434-946-9300 to ask about their current holding period and describe your item clearly.
What if I lost a pet?
Animal Care & Control at 318 Shelter Ln keeps a lost and found file for animals. Call 434-946-2107 during business hours (Monday-Tuesday 10am-4pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm). We also alert the local lost pet Facebook groups so the community can help search and share your report.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not part of any government agency. We file your report with the right local offices on your behalf, but we don't replace them. If you prefer to contact the Sheriff's Office, Town Hall, or Animal Control directly, those contacts are above. ReportLost just makes it simpler to reach all of them at once and keeps your report active longer.
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Ready to report?
The sooner your report is filed, the sooner it reaches the right offices and local groups. Once it's in, your report stays active for a full year, checking new found item posts and alerts on your behalf.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Amherst County Sheriff's Office, Town of Amherst, Animal Care & Control, the Humane Society of Amherst County, or any local government agency. We route reports to these offices as allowed by their policies and help spread alerts through community channels, but we do not speak on behalf of any of these organizations.