Lost and found in Washington, Connecticut
Report a lost item to the Washington Police Department, check with local businesses and parks, or use ReportLost to expand your search beyond direct contact. Publish a free listing or choose a paid search option.
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 Washington 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 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item in Washington
Contact the Washington Police Department
Call the non-emergency line at (860) 868-9671 during business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or call the main line at (860) 868-2100. Describe the item and where you lost it. They maintain a local lost and found log.
Check with local businesses and public places
Contact shops, restaurants, parks, and other locations where you may have left the item. Town Hall at (860) 868-2259 can also advise on checking community facilities.
Expand your search with ReportLost
Publish a free public listing or choose a paid search option. Automatic search ($12) includes 6 months of web monitoring and a QR-code sticker. Team-assisted search ($25) adds manual outreach and contact with local services over 12 months.
Where to report and search
Official contacts and local resources for lost items
Washington Police Department
The primary contact for reporting lost items in town. Non-emergency line (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.): (860) 868-9671. Main line: (860) 868-2100. Emergency: 911.
Washington Town Hall
For information about lost and found procedures and local public facilities. Address: 2 Bryan Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794. Phone: (860) 868-2259.
Lost or found pet
If you have lost a dog, cat, or other pet, contact your local animal control officer immediately. For assistance in Washington and surrounding towns, reach out to the Connecticut Humane Society or your nearest animal control. File a lost pet report
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Publish your lost item for free
A free public listing on ReportLost reaches people searching locally and is consultable by anyone. It remains online for 90 days and generates a shareable link you can post on social media and community boards.
Create a report →Washington is a rural town in Litchfield County. If you have lost an item locally, start by reporting it to the Washington Police Department and checking the places where you were when you last had it.
ReportLost offers free and paid options to complement your direct contact with local services. Free listings are publicly visible; paid searches include web monitoring and, for the team-assisted option, direct contact with police and community groups.
Common areas in Washington
Check these locations if your item was lost locally
Washington Depot
The town center and main commercial district
Parks and green spaces
Rural trails, recreational areas, and outdoor gathering spots
Community groups and online search
Local networks and regional resources
Local Facebook group for residents and news
Reddit forum for Connecticut residents, including lost and found posts
Neighborhood app where residents post local lost and found items
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Washington Police Department keep lost items?
Policies vary by item type. Contact the police department at (860) 868-9671 to ask about your specific item and how long they will retain it.
Can I report a lost item online?
Washington Police Department does not currently offer online reporting for lost items. Call (860) 868-9671 during business hours to report by phone, or visit in person during hours of operation (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Is ReportLost.org official or part of the police department?
No. ReportLost is an independent service not affiliated with the Washington Police Department, town government, or any official agency. It is designed to complement direct contact with local police and community resources. Always report lost items directly to the police and check with businesses where you may have left the item.
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Ready to search?
Compare your options: publish for free, or choose automatic web search with a secure email and QR stickers, or team-assisted outreach over one year.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Washington Police Department, the Town of Washington, or any government agency. Publication of a report does not guarantee recovery of a lost item. Users are responsible for contacting local police and checking directly with businesses and services where the item may have been lost. Paid search options are subject to ReportLost's terms of service.