Lost something in Cedar Rapids? We'll help you find it.
One report gets routed to the Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Valley Humane Society, Cedar Rapids Transit, and Eastern Iowa Airport. Plus, our team monitors local Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and online marketplaces continuously so you don't have to check every day.
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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.
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How ReportLost Works
You report your loss
Describe what you lost, where, and when. We gather the exact details needed for each local service.
We route it to the right places
Your report reaches the Cedar Rapids Police Department's Property Division, Cedar Valley Humane Society, transit dispatch, airport lost and found, and animal control all at once.
Automated web monitoring finds matches for you
For months, we scan local Facebook groups, Cedar Rapids community pages, online classified sites, and social channels for posts matching your item. You get an alert the moment we spot a credible lead, so you're never out of the loop.
Where to Report a Lost Item in Cedar Rapids
Here's what each service does and how to reach them directly. ReportLost handles the routing and monitoring for you.
Cedar Rapids Police Department
The Police Department's Property and Evidence Division receives lost items found in public spaces and handles reports filed at precinct. You can call non-emergency dispatch at 319-286-5491 to file a report or ask about a found item. The Property Division phone is 319-286-5305, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ReportLost submits your case information directly to the right division so it's logged immediately.
Cedar Rapids Police Property Division|Main Police Department
Cedar Rapids Transit
If you left an item on a bus, Cedar Rapids Transit's dispatch keeps lost and found items temporarily. Call 319-286-5573 right away to report and check if your item has been turned in. The dispatch office is open Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., and Saturday, 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ReportLost alerts transit dispatch to monitor for your specific item.
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
Items lost or found in the Cedar Rapids airport terminal can be reported and claimed at the Information Desk in the terminal building. Call 319-362-8336 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or email info@flyCID.com. The lost and found desk opens daily by 3:45 a.m. ReportLost provides the airport with your loss details so staff can flag any matching items.
Lost or Found Pet
Contact Cedar Valley Humane Society at 319-362-6288 or Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control at 319-286-5993 to report a lost pet and check for found animals. Unidentified animals are held for five days (excluding Sundays and holidays) for owner reclaim. Cedar Valley Humane Society also manages lost and found pet lists. ReportLost works with these shelters and can file a priority lost pet report to accelerate the search.
Cedar Valley Humane Society|Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control
City of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids City Hall can direct you to the appropriate city department depending on where you lost your item. Contact the City Clerk's Office at 319-286-5060 or visit in person at 101 First Street SE. ReportLost coordinates with city services to ensure your report reaches the correct office.
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The sooner you report, the sooner we start watching.
Filing your report takes just a few minutes. Once submitted, our monitoring begins immediately, checking local Cedar Rapids channels, community pages, and marketplaces around the clock. You'll receive an alert if we spot a match.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Cedar Rapids means contacting multiple agencies, checking Facebook groups daily, and hoping someone posts a found item before it disappears. The police take reports, animal control handles pets, transit has its own dispatch, and the airport operates separately. By the time you've gathered all the phone numbers and made the calls, momentum has already slipped away.
ReportLost simplifies this. Submit one report and we immediately notify every relevant local service, generate the right paperwork, and then take over the surveillance work. Our system searches the Cedar Rapids community continuously, monitoring group posts and online listings that might mention your lost item, for 12 months. You report once, then focus on other things while we watch.
Common Places Where Items Go Missing in Cedar Rapids
We monitor lost and found reports across all of these neighborhoods and locations.
Downtown Cedar Rapids
The central business and entertainment district along the Cedar River sees frequent foot traffic and lost items from shops, restaurants, and public spaces.
Czech Village and New Bohemia
Popular residential and cultural neighborhoods with parks, stores, and community gathering spots where visitors often misplace items.
Lindale Mall Area
Shopping, dining, and entertainment hub where lost items are frequently reported in retail spaces and parking areas.
Cedar Rapids Transit Routes
Public bus lines throughout the city where items are regularly left behind on vehicles and at transit stops.
Eastern Iowa Airport and Surrounding
Regional transportation hub where travelers lose luggage, personal items, and documents in terminals and parking facilities.
Cedar Rapids Online Community Channels
Active local groups where found items are often posted. ReportLost monitors these and alerts you to matches.
Facebook group for posting lost and found items
Dedicated Facebook group for lost and found pets
Community pet recovery group on Facebook
Local Cedar Rapids subreddit where community members post lost and found items
Neighborhood social network where residents report lost items and pets
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the police or animal control hold my lost item?
Cedar Rapids Police Property Division typically holds items for a standard period (check with them at 319-286-5305 for specifics). Unidentified animals at Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control are held for five days (excluding Sundays and holidays) for owner reclaim. It's important to file a report and check back promptly.
How do I check if my item has been turned in to the police?
Call the Cedar Rapids Police Property Division at 319-286-5305 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) or the non-emergency line at 319-286-5491. Have your case number and description ready. ReportLost submits your details, so mention the report was filed through ReportLost.
What should I do if I lost something on the Cedar Rapids bus?
Call Cedar Rapids Transit at 319-286-5573 immediately (Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., Saturday 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) and describe your item, the route number, and the time you rode. Have your phone number ready so they can contact you if it's found.
Where do I claim a found item at the airport?
Visit the Information Desk at Eastern Iowa Airport's terminal building or call 319-362-8336 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The desk opens by 3:45 a.m. daily. You can also email info@flyCID.com with a description.
How does ReportLost monitor for my item if I report it?
Once you file a report with ReportLost, our system continuously searches local Cedar Rapids Facebook groups (including Cedar Rapids && Surrounding Areas Lost & Found), community Nextdoor posts, online classifieds, and social channels. We cross-reference item descriptions, locations, and dates. If a match is found, we send you an alert right away so you can follow up.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with the Cedar Rapids Police Department or any city agency. We don't replace official police reports, but we complement them. When you submit a report to ReportLost, we send your information to the official channels (Police Property Division, animal control, transit, etc.) and then add continuous web monitoring on top. Filing with ReportLost ensures your item gets maximum visibility and follow-up across both official services and the community.
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Ready to get your lost item back?
The faster you report, the sooner we begin monitoring Cedar Rapids' community channels, transit systems, and online marketplaces. Every moment counts, and your detailed report creates the foundation for a thorough search across all the right places.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Valley Humane Society, Cedar Rapids Transit, Eastern Iowa Airport, or any other city agency or business mentioned in this guide. We provide a supplementary reporting and monitoring service to help reunite you with lost items by coordinating notifications to relevant local services and conducting ongoing web surveillance. Always file an official report with the appropriate local authority (police, animal control, transit, etc.) as required. ReportLost does not replace official channels but works alongside them.