Lost something in Crest Hill? File a report and let us find it for you.
One report to the Crest Hill Police Department, Pace Bus, and local community channels. Your report stays active, automatically matching new found items as they surface.
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
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works
You report your lost item
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to alert the right places: Crest Hill Police, local transit services, and community groups who actively help reunite people with their belongings.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to Crest Hill Police Department, Pace Bus lost and found, and shared across local Facebook groups and community networks. No need to make the calls yourself or navigate which office handles what.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report stays active and searches for matches. As new items arrive at local lost and found locations or appear in community posts, your description is checked automatically. You'll get an alert if a match comes in.
Where lost items go in Crest Hill
Know your options—and let us handle the routing for you
Crest Hill Police Department
The Crest Hill Police Department maintains a lost and found for items found on city streets, in local businesses, and at municipal locations. Items are typically held for a set period. We notify the department on your behalf and make sure your description reaches their lost property log.
Pace Bus Lost & Found
Pace Bus operates Routes 505, 506, and 507 through Crest Hill. If you left a wallet, purse, phone, or other item on a Pace bus, their lost and found service maintains a searchable inventory. We tell you exactly how to file and follow up with Pace Customer Service.
City Hall & Local Offices
Items turned in to Crest Hill City Hall or other municipal offices are logged and held. We can direct you to the right department and help you provide the details they need to track down your lost ring, bracelet, or personal item.
Community & Social Networks
Crest Hill residents actively use Facebook groups and Nextdoor to report found items and help neighbors. Your lost item report reaches these channels automatically, tapping into the community's eyes and experience. No need to post the same photo in five different groups.
Lost Pet Support
If you've lost a cat or dog in Crest Hill, contact Will County Animal Control immediately, alert local vets and shelters, and post to pet-specific groups. The search for a missing pet is time-sensitive and requires special handling. File a priority lost pet report with us for dedicated guidance.
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Here are the offices that take your report.
The sooner you report, the sooner we start routing your description to local lost and found services, transit authorities, and community channels. One quick report, and you're no longer managing this alone.
Report my lost item →Losing a wallet, phone, ring, or other important item in Crest Hill can feel urgent, but coordinating with the police department, Pace Bus, local shops, and community groups takes time. Each has its own process, its own timeline, and no single place to check all at once.
ReportLost simplifies that. File one report with us, and we notify the right channels in Crest Hill and route your information to where lost items actually arrive. Then your report doesn't stop searching. It keeps working for you for 12 months, cross-checking new found items and marketplace posts so you don't have to scroll through pages yourself every day. Report once, breathe easier.
Neighborhoods & areas where items are commonly found
We know where people lose things in Crest Hill—and so do the local services we work with
Downtown Crest Hill
City Center Boulevard and surrounding commercial areas see steady foot traffic. Lost wallets, phones, and jewelry frequently turn up at nearby shops and the police station.
Transit Corridors
Along Pace Bus routes (especially Route 505), items are left on buses, at transit stops, and along major roads. Pace's lost and found is your first check.
Residential Neighborhoods
The wooded areas and suburban streets where locals walk and run. Found items may be turned in to nearby homes or neighborhood community groups.
Shopping & Dining Districts
Local restaurants, shops, and community centers are common drop-off points for lost wallets, purses, and phones. Staff often hold items at customer service desks.
Parks & Recreation Areas
Open spaces where families spend time are places where rings, bracelets, and personal items slip away. Parks often have lost and found services or posted community boards.
Community channels that help
Your report reaches the people who find and share lost items
Active Facebook group for lost and found animals across Will County (Crest Hill included)
Neighboring community group that often posts found items in the wider Crest Hill area
Large regional Facebook group for lost and found pets that covers Crest Hill
Your neighborhood social network for lost item posts and community alerts
Reddit community where Chicagoland residents, including Crest Hill locals, post found and lost items
Questions about losing and finding items in Crest Hill
How long does Crest Hill Police hold lost items?
The police department maintains a lost property log, but holding times vary. Contact them at 815-741-5111 to ask about your specific item. We include their information in your report so you know the timeline.
What if I lost something on a Pace Bus?
Call Pace Customer Service at 847-364-7223 (Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM) to report a lost item on any Pace bus serving Crest Hill. We provide this contact and help you describe your item clearly for their lost and found system.
Can I file a report if I'm not sure exactly where I lost my item?
Yes. Provide your best guess of the location or route, and we'll work with you. Crest Hill Police, Pace Bus, and local services can check multiple locations. The more details (time of day, approximate area, description), the better.
How do I know if my item has been found?
Once you file with us, your report stays active and we monitor for matches. If a found item matches your description in any of the channels we work with (police, Pace, community groups), we'll alert you right away.
What happens after my search period ends?
You choose a 6 or 12-month search period. After that, your active report closes, but you can always contact Crest Hill Police directly to ask if an unclaimed item matching yours has come in.
Is ReportLost.org official? Does it replace calling the police?
No. ReportLost is an independent service. We route your information to official channels like Crest Hill Police, Pace Bus, and local community groups, but we're not a government agency. We help you file efficiently and keep your report active across multiple resources, so you get faster coverage than calling each place separately.
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Don't let a lost item stay lost
Every hour counts. The sooner your report reaches Crest Hill Police, Pace Bus, and local communities, the sooner someone who finds your item can match it. File now, and let us handle the rest.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the City of Crest Hill, Crest Hill Police Department, Pace Bus, or any other government or transit agency. We help route your lost item information to official lost and found services and community channels, but we do not operate those services ourselves. For emergencies, always contact 911 or your local police non-emergency line.