Lost your wallet, phone, or pet in East St. Louis? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report to ReportLost, and we route it to the East St. Louis Police Department, City Hall, Metro Transit, local shelters, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuously searching 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.
Recent activity
Illinois : the holding period depends on value: six months for items under $100, one year above. (765 ILCS 1020)
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in East St. Louis
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We capture all the details needed to alert the right channels—police, transit, shops, and shelters—so you don't have to make multiple calls or visits.
We route it to the right places
Your report is sent to the East St. Louis Police Department, City Hall, St. Clair County Animal Control (if it's a pet), Metro Transit Lost & Found, and shared with local Facebook groups and community networks. You get confirmation of where your report went.
Your report keeps searching for you
For the entire search period, your report stays active and cross-referenced with new "found" posts, social media announcements, and local listings. You'll get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you're not checking sites and groups every single day.
Where to report a lost item in East St. Louis
Direct channels and what to know about each
East St. Louis Police Department
File a lost property report at the police station or call to ask about items turned in. The department maintains a log of found items and can tell you if your belongings have been recovered. ReportLost files the report for you and confirms which precinct covers your loss location.
East St. Louis City Hall
City Hall may hold items found on public property or in municipal buildings. They can also direct you to the right department depending on where you lost your item. Call during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) to check on your belongings.
Metro Transit Lost & Found
If you left something on a Metro Transit bus in East St. Louis, contact Metro's Customer Service. Items are typically held for a limited time. ReportLost alerts Metro directly so your lost report is on file and they'll flag your item if it comes in.
Lost or found a pet?
Missing dog, cat, or other animal? St. Clair County Animal Control and local shelters are the first place to call and to check. Post on regional lost pet groups and Facebook networks. ReportLost can help you file a priority alert across shelters and your report stays in circulation. File a priority lost pet report.
St. Louis Airports
If you lost an item at the airport in or near St. Louis, contact the Lost & Found at Lambert Airport (STL) or MidAmerica Airport (BLV). Both maintain lost property logs and hold items for a set period. Call the airport directly to report your loss and ask if anything matching your description has been found.
Lambert Airport Lost & Found|MidAmerica Airport Lost & Found
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Report your loss and let us handle the rest
The sooner you file, the sooner your report starts working. Every moment counts, but once you submit your details to ReportLost, you can step back and breathe. Our team notifies all the right channels, and your report continues searching automatically for the next 12 months.
Report my lost item →Losing something in East St. Louis means contacting the police, checking transit services, reaching out to shelters, scrolling through Facebook groups, and monitoring multiple channels—all separately. Even then, items slip through the cracks because no single place has a complete picture of what's missing across the city.
ReportLost bridges that gap. File one report with us, and we immediately notify the East St. Louis Police Department, City Hall, Metro Transit Lost & Found, St. Clair County Animal Control, and community groups. Better yet, your report doesn't stop working after you submit it. It stays active for months, matching incoming "found" reports against your description, so you can rest while the search continues automatically.
Common places where items go missing in East St. Louis
Knowing where you lost something helps us route your report more effectively
Downtown & River Park
The city center around River Park Drive and downtown streets sees foot traffic from commuters and visitors. Items are often found and turned in to City Hall or the Police Department.
Public Transit Corridors
Metro Transit buses operate throughout East St. Louis during regular hours. Lost items on buses are logged at Metro's Customer Service.
St. Clair County Area
Properties and streets across the broader county may be patrolled by county services. St. Clair County Animal Control covers lost pets in the region.
Local Shops & Shopping Districts
Wallets, phones, and bags frequently turn up at retail locations. Businesses often hold items for a short time before turning them in to police.
Community Centers & Public Buildings
Parks, libraries, and other municipal facilities have lost-and-found systems. City Hall can direct you to the right facility.
Community networks where lost items are posted
Local Facebook groups and online spaces actively help reunite people with their belongings
Active regional group for missing and found animals across the St. Louis and East St. Louis area
Dedicated search and alert service for lost dogs, cats, and other pets in the St. Louis metro area
Reddit community for St. Louis region where locals share lost and found items and pet alerts
East St. Louis neighborhood and community groups where residents post found items and missing pet alerts
Hyperlocal community app where neighbors post found items and help each other search
Frequently asked questions about lost items in East St. Louis
How long does the police department hold lost property?
The East St. Louis Police Department maintains a lost property log, but holding periods vary. Items may be stored for 30–90 days depending on the nature of the item and department policy. Call the non-emergency dispatch line at 618–825–2681 or visit the station at 301 River Park Drive to check on your item and confirm how long they'll keep it.
What should I do if I lost something on Metro Transit?
Contact Metro Transit Customer Service right away. Items left on buses are typically stored for a short time. Provide a detailed description of your item, where you were on the bus, and the approximate time you lost it. Metro will let you know if your item was turned in, and they'll hold it for pickup if found.
Where can I file a lost pet report in East St. Louis?
Call St. Clair County Animal Control at 618–235–0585, extension 3. Also contact local shelters and animal rescue organizations in the area. Post on regional lost pet groups like Greater St. Louis Lost & Found Paws and STL Lost Pets, and share on Nextdoor and Facebook. The sooner you alert the community, the better your chances of recovery.
What do I do if I lost something at the airport?
If your loss was at Lambert Airport (STL), call the Lost & Found at 314–890–1370 (open daily, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.). For MidAmerica Airport (BLV), contact 618–566–5200 or email info@flymidamerica.com. If you lost an item in the TSA checkpoint area, you can also file a report with the TSA at tsa.gov. Have your flight details and a description of the item ready.
Can I check multiple places at once for my lost item?
Yes, but it's time-consuming. You'd need to call the police, check City Hall, contact Metro Transit, visit shelters, and scroll through social media groups yourself. That's what ReportLost does for you: we contact all the right agencies and keep your report active across all channels for months, so you don't have to make the rounds every day.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside the police and local lost-and-found channels. We're not part of any government agency, but we partner with official services by ensuring your loss is reported to the right authorities—police, transit, shelters, and community groups. Filing with ReportLost does not replace filing with the police; it complements and speeds up the official reporting process. You get the same benefit of an official report, plus continuous searching and community alerts, all from one submission.
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Ready to report your loss?
The first step is to file your report. Give us the details, and we'll take it from there, notifying the East St. Louis Police Department, City Hall, Metro Transit, shelters, and local networks. Your report will continue searching for you automatically, day and night.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the East St. Louis Police Department, City of East St. Louis, Metro Transit, St. Clair County Animal Control, Lambert Airport, MidAmerica Airport, or any other government or private agency mentioned on this page. We work to route your lost item report to these official channels and community resources, but we do not operate their systems or guarantee recovery. Always contact local police and relevant agencies directly for official reporting and follow-up.