Lost something in Bourbonnais? Report it and let us handle the search.
One report sent to the Bourbonnais Police Department, River Valley Metro transit, Kankakee County Animal Control, and active local community channels. Your report stays active, keeping the search moving automatically.
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
Illinois : the holding period depends on value: six months for items under $100, one year above. (765 ILCS 1020)
Across the United States
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- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works in Bourbonnais
You tell us what you lost
Fill out a quick report with details about your missing item, where it went missing in Bourbonnais, and how to reach you. We capture all the information the police department and local services will need.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the Bourbonnais Police Department's Records Division, River Valley Metro if applicable, and gets posted across active local lost & found channels. No bouncing between offices, no repeated calls.
Your report keeps searching
While you go about your day, your report stays active and continues matching against new found items posted in the community, at transit centers, and in local groups. We alert you the moment a credible match appears.
Report Your Loss to the Right Places
Each office below accepts lost item reports independently. ReportLost does this routing for you in one go.
Bourbonnais Police Department
The Village of Bourbonnais Police holds unclaimed property and currency at their Records Division. Call to check if your item has been turned in, or file a report so they know what to look for. We tell you which contact to use and what details to include.
Contact Records Division at 815-802-5330|Non-Emergency: 815-937-3579
River Valley Metro Transit
If you lost something on a bus or at a transit stop in Bourbonnais, River Valley Metro's Lost & Found can help. Items are held at their administrative office. We generate the exact location and phone number you'll need.
Kankakee County Animal Control
Found a missing dog or cat? Kankakee County Animal Control accepts lost pet reports and holds found animals. Time is critical with pets. We help you file a priority report and point you to the right shelter intake line. File a priority lost pet report
Village of Bourbonnais Administration
Items found in public spaces or municipal buildings may be logged with the Village. We point you to the right department and ensure your lost report reaches the appropriate desk.
⚠️ Spotted incorrect or outdated information? Let us know so we can review it.
The sooner you report, the sooner we search.
A fresh report with accurate details improves the odds of recovery. Once filed, you don't need to worry about checking multiple offices daily. Your report is working for you.
Report my lost item →Losing a wallet, keys, phone, or pet in Bourbonnais means contacting multiple places: the village police, the transit authority, community Facebook groups, even the county shelter if it's an animal. Each office holds its own found items separately, and nothing talks to anything else. By the time you've called everyone, days have passed.
ReportLost bridges that gap. Submit one report and we immediately notify the Bourbonnais Police Department, River Valley Metro, and Kankakee County Animal Control, then post your item across local channels. Better yet, your report doesn't expire after a single search. It stays active for 12 months, continuously cross-checking new found items and posts with your description so you don't have to refresh community boards every day.
Common Loss Hotspots in Bourbonnais
Reporting by location helps us reach the right local office faster.
Downtown Bourbonnais
Main Street and surrounding retail corridors see frequent foot traffic. Items left in shops, restaurants, or on sidewalks are often turned in to nearby businesses or the police.
River Valley Metro Stops
Bus stops and transfer points throughout the village. Lost items on transit get collected at the administrative office on East 5000N Road.
Residential Areas
Neighborhoods like Stratford Drive and surrounding subdivisions. Community members often post found items in local Facebook groups before taking them elsewhere.
Kankakee County Facilities
The animal shelter, municipal centers, and county offices. Items related to permits, services, or animals are logged here.
Community Groups & Social Channels
Local residents post found items in these spaces. We surface your report there.
Active Facebook group for lost and stolen items across the county. Members post daily and share across networks.
Neighborhood pages and town-specific groups where locals announce found items and recoveries.
Neighbors post found items directly in this local network. Bourbonnais Police updates are also posted here.
PawBoost, LostMyDoggie, and LostMyKitty aggregate lost pet posts from the Bourbonnais area.
Questions About Reporting Lost Items in Bourbonnais
How long does the Bourbonnais Police Department hold unclaimed items?
The police typically hold property for a set period before disposal. Contact the Records Division at 815-802-5330 to ask about hold times for your specific item type. This is why a formal report helps: it extends the search window and ensures staff knows what to look for.
What if I lost something on River Valley Metro?
Items found on buses are collected and held at River Valley Metro's administrative office at 1137 E 5000N Road, Bourbonnais. Call 815-937-4287 to check if your item has been turned in. We include this step in your report automatically.
Where do I claim a found item in Bourbonnais?
It depends where it was lost. Items at the police go to their Records Division (815-802-5330). Transit items are claimed at the River Valley Metro office (815-937-4287). Pets go to Kankakee County Animal Control (815-937-2949). Our report tells you which location to check based on your loss details.
My pet is missing. What's the fastest way to report it?
Call Kankakee County Animal Control immediately at 815-937-2949 and describe your dog or cat. Post on local Facebook groups and Nextdoor simultaneously. Then file a priority lost pet report with us so your pet description stays active across all channels for months.
How long does ReportLost keep my report active?
Your report stays active for 12 months, depending on your selection. During that time, it continues to cross-check new found item posts and alerts from local services, community channels, and transit offices. You don't need to re-file or manually search every day.
Is ReportLost.org an official Bourbonnais or Illinois service?
No, ReportLost is an independent service. We are not affiliated with the Bourbonnais Police Department, River Valley Metro, or any village agency. However, we work directly with these offices to file reports on your behalf and post alerts across official and community channels. We complement their services, we don't replace them.
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The first step is telling us what you lost and where. We handle the rest: contacting the police, filing with transit, posting to the community, and keeping your search alive for months. You'll have peace of mind knowing the report is working for you.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Village of Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais Police Department, River Valley Metro, Kankakee County Animal Control, or any government agency. We work to distribute your lost item report to these entities and local channels; we do not operate their lost and found facilities. Always contact the relevant local office directly to verify hold times, claim procedures, and current inventory.