Lost something in Clive? File a report and let us handle the rest.
One straightforward report, and we notify the Clive Police Department, City of Clive, local animal services, and active community channels. Your report stays active, keeping watch for a match.
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 it works
You tell us what you lost
Share details about your item, where you lost it around Clive, and when. We gather exactly what the right authorities need to know.
We route it to the right people
Your report goes straight to the Clive Police Department, City Hall, local animal control if it's a pet, and community groups monitoring for finds.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your description stays active and automatically matches against new found posts, lost & found listings, and community reports, so you don't have to check every day.
Where your report goes
We notify these channels so you don't have to make every call yourself
Clive Police Department Lost & Found
The Clive Police hold lost property and can help locate items left in public spaces or turned in by residents. They work with a dedicated custodian to organize and track recoveries. We provide them with your complete report details so they have everything on file immediately.
City of Clive Office
City Hall keeps lost & found records and can direct you to the right department depending on where you lost your item. We notify them of your report so they can flag it in their system and connect you with the right office.
Lost & Found Pets
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in Clive, Furry Friends Refuge and Animal Rescue League of Iowa are the main resources. They hold stray animals and work to reunite them with owners. We immediately alert these facilities and post your pet's information in local pet recovery networks so every shelter in the area knows to watch for your animal. File a priority lost pet report
Community Lost & Found Groups
Clive residents actively use Facebook groups and Nextdoor to post and share lost & found items. We share your report across these channels and networks so it reaches the widest audience looking and sharing in real time.
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Ready to get your report filed?
The sooner you report, the sooner all these channels get the word. Once it's in, you can rest easy knowing the search is active and ongoing.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Clive means contacting the police, checking City Hall's lost property office, posting in community groups, and checking local shelters if it's a pet. Each place operates separately, and searching across all of them takes time you might not have. ReportLost brings everything together into one report that reaches all the right channels at once.
Once you file with us, the hard part is done. Your report lands with the Clive Police Department, gets flagged in the city's lost & found system, and circulates through the community groups and channels where people in Clive actually post finds. Better still, your report doesn't go dormant after a day or two. It stays live for your full search period (12 months), continuously matching against new found listings and community posts, so you can focus on your day while the search continues behind the scenes.
Common places people lose things in Clive
Tell us the neighborhood and we'll make sure the right local channels hear about it
Hickman Road & Highway 141 Corridor
Busy shopping and transit area where items are frequently left at stores, gas stations, and along the main thoroughfare.
Downtown Clive
Central business and civic district around City Hall and the police department, where wallets and personal items are often turned in.
Parks & Recreation Areas
Local parks and outdoor spaces where keys, phones, and personal belongings are commonly lost during activities.
Residential Neighborhoods
Homes and streets where pets go missing and personal items are left in yards or during moves.
Nearby Des Moines Airport
If you lost something while traveling or near the airport, we'll connect you with DSM's lost & found system.
Community channels monitoring for finds
Your report reaches people actively posting about lost and found items
Active group covering Clive and the metro area where residents post lost and found items daily
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost pets with owners across Iowa
Community group helping locate missing pets in Clive and surrounding towns
Reddit community where Des Moines area residents post about lost and found items
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Clive Police Department hold lost property?
The Clive Police typically hold lost items for a set period before disposal. Contacting them promptly at 515-278-1312 (records) or 515-867-5003 (Jeff Miller, property custodian) is important to secure your item. When you report with us, we make sure they have your details immediately.
Where do I physically pick up my lost item if it's found?
Items turned in to the Clive Police are held at their Lost & Found office. Once located, you'll be directed there to claim it during business hours. We keep you in contact with the right department so you know exactly where to go.
What if I lost my pet in Clive?
Call Furry Friends Refuge at 515-222-0009 immediately, and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa at 515-262-9503. Both facilities hold stray animals. Also post in local pet recovery groups and consider filing a priority pet report with us so every shelter and rescue in the network is watching for your animal.
How do I check multiple channels without calling everywhere?
That's exactly what we do. One report covers the police department, city office, animal services, and community groups. You don't have to make multiple calls or join every group yourself. Your report goes everywhere at once.
What happens to my report after I file it?
Your report stays active for your chosen period (12 months). During that time, it continuously matches against new found posts and listings shared by the community. You'll get an alert if a credible match appears, so you're not constantly refreshing your phone to check.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
We're an independent service that bridges the gap between you and official channels. We're not part of the Clive Police Department or the city, but we work directly with them and community networks to get your report into the right hands faster and keep it active longer than you could on your own.
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Your next step is just one report away
Share the details of what you lost, where, and when. We'll make sure the Clive Police, City Hall, local shelters, and community groups all know to look for it. Then your report keeps working in the background while you go on with your day.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Clive Police Department, City of Clive, Furry Friends Refuge, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, or any other local agency. We partner with these official channels to deliver your report to them, but we are not part of any government or municipal lost & found system. Always verify contact information directly with each agency.