Lost and Found in Canterbury, Connecticut
Report lost items to local police and town services, or use ReportLost for a free public listing or paid search options. You can also contact state police, Bradley Airport (if applicable), or animal control for pets.
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 to Report a Lost Item in Canterbury
Contact Local Services First
Call Canterbury Constables at (860) 546-9693 or visit Town Hall at 1 Municipal Drive. If you lost something on a CT Transit bus, call (860) 479-2000. For Bradley Airport, contact Connecticut State Police at (860) 292-7400. For a lost pet, contact Animal Control at the number listed on the town website or call the Connecticut Humane Society at (800) 452-0114.
Post a Free Listing
Create a free public report on ReportLost. Your listing appears online and is searchable by anyone. This option requires no follow-up from our team. For lost pets, you can also file a report with PawBoost or post in local Facebook groups like the Canterbury Neighborhood Watch.
Consider a Paid Search Option
Choose Automatic Search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and a ReportLost certificate, or Team-Assisted Search ($25) for 12 months of monitoring, manual outreach to local services, and distribution to community groups. Both options include an anonymous email address and QR stickers linked to your report.
Where to Report Lost Items
Contact these services directly or file a report with ReportLost
Canterbury Constables
Report lost items to the town police. Describe the item in detail and provide contact information. They maintain a local lost and found.
Call (860) 546-9693|Visit Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331
Canterbury Town Clerk
The Town Clerk's office can provide general information and direct you to the appropriate department for lost items.
CT Transit Lost & Found
If you lost an item on a public bus in Connecticut, call CT Transit's Lost & Found service. They are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Provide a detailed description of your item.
Bradley International Airport
Bradley Airport's lost and found is managed by Connecticut State Police, Troop H. Call and ask to speak with the BIA Lost and Found office. TSA lost items and airline-specific claims require contacting TSA or the airline directly.
Call Connecticut State Police (860) 292-7400|Visit bradleyairport.com
Canterbury Animal Control
Report a lost pet to Animal Control immediately. They can check local resources and provide guidance. The Connecticut Humane Society also maintains lost and found records for pets in the area and accepts reports. Post on PawBoost and local Facebook groups for additional visibility.
Visit canterburyct.org/ac|Connecticut Humane Society (800) 452-0114
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Create a Free or Paid Report
Publish your lost item for free on ReportLost, or choose a paid search option to add web monitoring and local outreach. Free listings are searchable by anyone. Paid options are examined by our team before matches are sent to you.
Create a report →Canterbury is a small town in northeastern Connecticut. Local law enforcement, town government, and animal services are your primary resources for reporting lost items. The Constables Office handles lost and found matters, and Animal Control manages lost pets. If you lost something at Bradley Airport, Connecticut State Police maintains a lost and found at Troop H.
ReportLost complements these official channels by providing a free or paid listing service. A free listing is published immediately online; paid options add automated web searching and direct outreach to local services and community groups. Multiple channels can increase opportunities for reconnection.
Common Places to Search in Canterbury
Check these areas first, then expand your search
Downtown & Town Hall Area
Central Canterbury near Municipal Drive, including town offices, shops, and public spaces. Start here if you lost an item during a town visit.
Main Street
Local businesses, restaurants, and shops. Check with individual merchants if you lost an item while shopping or dining.
Public Parks & Recreation Areas
Local parks and outdoor spaces. Contact Animal Control if a pet was lost in these areas.
Roadways & Transit Stops
Bus stops and main roads. If lost on a bus or along a route, contact CT Transit directly.
Community Groups
Post in local groups to reach Canterbury residents quickly
Facebook group for Canterbury residents; accepts missing pet posts and community alerts
Facebook group covering the local area with lost and found pet listings
PawBoost database; free to post lost or found pets in the Canterbury area
Reddit community for Connecticut residents; good for statewide visibility on lost items
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do local police keep lost and found items?
Canterbury's retention policy is not publicly specified online. Contact the Constables Office at (860) 546-9693 to ask how long items are held before disposal or donation.
Can I report a lost pet to Animal Control after hours?
Yes. Canterbury Animal Control provides on-call emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the town website or call during business hours for the emergency contact number.
What happens if I find an item in Canterbury?
Bring it to the Constables Office at Town Hall (1 Municipal Drive) or call them at (860) 546-9693. For found pets, contact Animal Control so they can check for a lost report or microchip.
If I lost something at Bradley Airport, where should I look first?
Call Connecticut State Police at (860) 292-7400 and ask for the BIA Lost and Found. If you lost an item with TSA or on an airline, contact TSA or the airline directly.
Are there lost and found Facebook groups for Canterbury specifically?
The Canterbury Neighborhood Watch group accepts missing pet posts and community alerts. For broader visibility, post in Quiet Corner CT Pets Lost/Found/Adoption or the Lost Pets in Canterbury database on PawBoost.
Is ReportLost.org an official service or government agency?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform. A free listing is published online without team involvement. Paid options add web searching and outreach to local services. ReportLost does not replace direct contact with police, town offices, or animal control.
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Start with a free public listing on ReportLost, or compare our search options to add automated monitoring and local outreach. In parallel, contact the Canterbury Constables, Animal Control, or the relevant service directly.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Town of Canterbury, Connecticut law enforcement, animal control, or any government agency. Services and contact information listed are current as of this page's publication date. Always verify details directly with local services.