Lost something in Moscow? Report it and activate a search that works for you.
One report connects the Moscow Police Department, city services, SMART Transit, and the Humane Society of the Palouse, plus keeps your item active across local social channels .
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 Moscow
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter to police, transit staff, and shelter workers.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Moscow Police Department's Property & Evidence office, SMART Transit (if applicable), the Humane Society of the Palouse (for animals), and we post to active local networks.
Your report stays active and searching
For 12 months, we cross-check new posts, found announcements, and community listings against your description. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to refresh Facebook groups or Craigslist every day.
Where to report a lost item in Moscow
Direct contacts and what each office handles
Moscow Police Department - Property & Evidence
Found items are catalogued here. Call to report a loss or inquire about property. Items are held Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; we tell you which precinct covers your loss location and generate the report details that speed up your claim.
SMART Transit - Moscow Bus Lost & Found
If you left something on a SMART Transit bus or at a stop in Moscow, this is your direct line. We coordinate with SMART to check their depot and alert drivers on relevant routes.
Moscow City Hall
City services can direct you to specific offices for losses in public buildings or parks. Our team connects you to the right department so you don't spend time on transfers.
Lost Pet
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in Moscow or the surrounding Palouse area, the Humane Society of the Palouse is where found animals are brought. Call to check intake, and file a priority lost pet report with ReportLost to multiply your reach.
Humane Society of the Palouse - (208) 883-1166|Animal Intake & Found Pet Process
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The sooner you report, the better
Lost items move through Moscow's lost and found offices and social circles quickly. Filing a report today gives your item the best chance of being matched to you before someone else claims it or it gets discarded. Once your report is in, our team takes it from there.
Report my lost item →Moscow's quiet streets, university campus, and community spaces make it easy to set something down and move on. But when you lose your wallet at a local café, your keys at the park, or a piece of gear at the bus station, the next steps aren't obvious: do you call the police non-emergency line, check with SMART Transit directly, post on Facebook yourself, or hope someone finds you on Nextdoor? Each system works separately, and nothing stays searched automatically.
ReportLost simplifies that. One submission reaches the Moscow Police Department's Property & Evidence team (who hold found items for a set period), SMART Transit if your loss happened on or near a bus, the Humane Society of the Palouse if you've lost a pet, and the Facebook groups where Moscow residents post finds. Best of all, your report keeps searching across these channels for you, 24/7, for months, so you can stop checking and get on with your day.
Common places where Moscow residents lose things
We help reunite items lost across the city
University of Idaho Campus
Wallets, phones, and keys disappear in dorms, classrooms, and the library. Report it and we alert campus security and relevant departments.
Downtown Moscow
Main Street shops, cafes, and public spaces are busy and easy to lose track. Local businesses check our alerts.
Parks & Recreation Areas
From East City Park to the community trails, items get left behind on benches and in grass. We coordinate with city parks staff.
SMART Transit & Bus Stops
Jackets, bags, and glasses left on buses or at stops are held at the depot. We check directly.
Residential Areas
Lost items in neighborhoods often end up with residents or forwarded to police. Our social channel posts reach your community.
Where Moscow talks about lost & found
We post your report to the groups and forums where locals look
Facebook group for Moscow and surrounding communities
Dedicated pet recovery network
Reddit community for Moscow residents
Regional listings
Neighborhood-level posts
Frequently asked questions about lost and found in Moscow
How long does the Moscow Police Department hold found items?
Items in Property & Evidence are generally held for a period before being released or destroyed. Call (208) 883-7054 to confirm the current hold period and check status on your specific item.
What if I lost something on a SMART Transit bus?
Contact SMART Transit directly at (208) 883-7747 or visit them at 1006 Railroad Street. Items left on buses are held at the depot. We coordinate with SMART as part of your report.
When can I go pick up my item from the police Property & Evidence office?
Property is released Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (208) 883-7054 to schedule a pickup time and confirm your item is available.
If I lost my pet, what's the first step?
Call the Humane Society of the Palouse at (208) 883-1166 to report it missing and ask if any matching animals have been brought in. The shelter is open 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Then file a lost pet report with ReportLost to activate searches across social networks.
How does ReportLost keep my report active for 12 months?
After you submit a report, our system regularly checks new posts and found announcements across local Facebook groups, Craigslist, and community boards against your description. If a match appears, we send you an alert immediately. You don't have to manually check these sites every day; your report does the searching for you.
Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with the Moscow Police Department?
ReportLost is an independent service designed to streamline lost-and-found reporting. We coordinate with official agencies like the Moscow Police Department and SMART Transit, but we are not a government office. Filing a report with us does not replace calling the police directly; it complements those efforts by automating distribution and extending your search reach.
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Report your loss now
Get your item into the hands of Moscow's police, transit, and community networks in one go. Your report will keep searching for a match while you focus on other things.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Moscow, Moscow Police Department, SMART Transit, Humane Society of the Palouse, University of Idaho, or any local government or business. We coordinate with these entities to route reports and share information, but we operate independently. Always verify contact details and policies directly with official agencies.