Lost something in Urbandale? We'll route your report to the right places and keep searching.
One report sent to the Urbandale Police Department, City Hall, local transit, Des Moines International Airport if needed, and active community channels. Your report stays active, matching new found items as they're posted.
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 ReportLost works in Urbandale
You submit your loss details
Tell us what you lost, when, and where in Urbandale. We generate the right information to send to police, city services, and the places you need to contact.
We route it to the right channels
Your report goes to the Urbandale Police Department, City of Urbandale services, transit agencies, airport lost & found if applicable, and relevant community groups. No phone tag, no guessing.
Your report keeps searching for a match
While you move on, your report stays active, cross-checking new found items, posts, and announcements against your description. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, for your entire search period.
Where to report a lost item in Urbandale
Here's what each local resource handles and how ReportLost connects you to all of them at once.
Urbandale Police Department
The police department handles lost and found reports and keeps records of items turned in. We tell you which department covers your loss location and generate the exact details to report.
Urbandale Police Department|Non-Emergency Dispatch: 515-222-3321
City of Urbandale
City Hall coordinates with other municipal departments and can direct you to the right office depending on where you lost your item. ReportLost files the initial notice so you don't have to navigate the directory yourself.
Des Moines International Airport
If you lost something at DSM airport or on an aircraft, the airport's lost and found department has a dedicated line and online reporting. We alert them as part of your full report if your loss was airport-related.
Des Moines Airport Lost & Found|Airport Lost & Found: 515-202-9114
Lost Pet
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet, Urbandale's Animal Control works with Furry Friends Refuge to house and reunite animals with their owners. PawBoost and local rescue leagues also help spread the word. For a faster, more targeted response, file a priority lost pet report with us.
Furry Friends Refuge: 515-371-5586|Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Public Transit
If you lost something on a bus or at a transit station in the Des Moines area, you'll need to contact the specific transit provider. We can point you to the right agency and help you include the exact details they need to search their lost and found.
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Don't wait to file your report
The sooner you report a loss, the better the chance of recovery. Once your report is submitted, you can relax, the team takes it from there.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Urbandale can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure whether to call the police, check with City Hall, contact the airport, or scour community groups. Each office keeps its own records, and there's no single place that watches everything at once.
ReportLost bridges that gap. One report covers all the official channels, alerts the right local people, and then stays on active search duty for you. Instead of checking Facebook groups and calling different departments every day, your report automatically looks for matches as new found items surface, sending you alerts when there's a real possibility your item has turned up.
Common places where items go missing in Urbandale
Items turn up all over town, but these are the spots where we see the most reports.
Downtown Urbandale & 86th Street Corridor
The commercial and civic heart of the city, home to City Hall, police, and retail districts where wallets, phones, and bags are frequently misplaced.
Parkside, Parks & Recreation Areas
Urbandale's parks and outdoor spaces attract residents year-round, and items left on benches, trails, or in parking areas often end up with the Parks Department or local staff.
Residential Neighborhoods
Throughout Urbandale's neighborhoods, lost items are sometimes found and turned in by neighbors or community members, especially if posted on local Facebook groups.
Near Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
For travelers from Urbandale, the airport's lost and found handles items left in terminals, rental car facilities, and on aircraft, with their own dedicated reporting system.
Community groups where lost items are posted
Neighbors and community members often share found items in these spaces. ReportLost alerts the right groups as part of your report.
Active Facebook group for the greater Urbandale and Des Moines region
Facebook group focused on reuniting lost and found pets in the area
Reddit community for Des Moines and surrounding areas including Urbandale
Neighborhood app where local posts about found items often appear
Common questions about losing items in Urbandale
How long does the Urbandale Police Department keep lost and found items?
Most police departments hold items for 30 to 90 days before disposal. It's best to call the Urbandale Police Department at 515-222-3321 as soon as possible to report your loss and ask about their specific retention policy.
Can I report a lost item online with the Urbandale Police Department?
The Urbandale Police Department accepts reports by phone (515-222-3321) and in person. ReportLost files your initial report and connects you to the right department so you don't have to make multiple calls.
What if I lost something at Des Moines International Airport?
Contact the airport's lost and found directly at 515-202-9114, or file a report online at their website. If your item traveled on an aircraft, you may also need to contact the airline. ReportLost alerts the airport as part of your full report.
How do I search for a lost pet in Urbandale?
Start with Furry Friends Refuge (515-371-5586), Urbandale's animal control partner. Also check the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, post on the Lost and Found Pets of Central Iowa Facebook group, and use PawBoost. ReportLost offers a dedicated priority lost pet report for faster, more targeted results.
Are there other lost and found services in Urbandale?
Yes, items can be turned in at various municipal departments, police, transit agencies, and businesses. The challenge is knowing which one has yours. ReportLost routes your report to all the official channels and monitors community posts so you don't have to call around yourself.
Is ReportLost.org an official city service?
ReportLost is an independent platform that connects your report to official local services (police, city departments, transit, etc.) and active community channels. We're not part of any government agency, but we make it easy to reach them all at once and keep your report actively searching for months afterward.
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The sooner you report, the better. Your report will be routed to all the right places in Urbandale and will stay active, searching for matches, for 12 months.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Urbandale Police Department, City of Urbandale, Des Moines International Airport, Furry Friends Refuge, or any other local agencies or organizations mentioned. We help you report losses to these entities more efficiently and monitor community channels on your behalf. For emergencies, always contact 911 or the Urbandale Police Department directly at 515-222-3321.