Lost something in Fairview Heights? Here is who to contact.
One report connects you with the Fairview Heights Police Department, City Hall, local transit services, and active community channels. Your report stays active for months, automatically cross-matching new found items so you don't have to search every day.
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 that matter to the right agencies and channels.
We route it to the right places
Your report reaches the Fairview Heights Police Department, City Hall, St. Clair County Animal Control (if a pet), local transit, and community groups actively helping locals reunite with their belongings.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For your entire search period, your item description remains active, checked against new found postings, local announcements, and reports. If a match appears, you'll get an alert so you can claim it.
Where Lost Items Go in Fairview Heights
Each channel below has its own process. ReportLost coordinates them all in one action.
Fairview Heights Police Department
The police department's evidence room receives items found around town, from Moody Park to residential areas. We'll file your report with them and provide the exact details they need. If someone turns in your item at the station, officers can match it to your report.
City Hall
Lost & found at public facilities, community centers, and City Hall itself are often checked in here. Our report ensures your item description reaches the right department so staff can flag it when something matching arrives.
Public Transit
Lost items on local buses and at transit centers are logged and held for a set period. We connect your report to the right transit service so they can hold any matching item longer and contact you if something shows up.
Lost Pets
If your dog, cat, or other pet is missing, time is critical. St. Clair County Animal Control, the Belleville Area Humane Society, and local Facebook communities are your lifeline. We make sure your pet's description reaches all of them at once, and your report stays active as shelters receive new arrivals. file a priority lost pet report
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Don't handle this alone.
The sooner you report, the sooner every relevant channel in Fairview Heights is looking for your item. Once your report is live, our team takes it from here.
Report my lost item →Losing a wallet, phone, keys, or a beloved pet in Fairview Heights can feel isolating. The police department, city services, animal control, and community groups all exist to help, but they operate separately. You'd have to call each one, post across multiple social channels, and check back daily to see if someone found your item. That's exhausting.
ReportLost simplifies the whole process. One report to us, and we make sure the Fairview Heights Police Department, local animal services, transit lost and found, and community networks all know what you're looking for. Better yet, your report stays active for months, automatically matching against new found items so you can focus on your day while we keep searching for you.
Common Places Where Items Go Missing
These neighborhoods and locations see the most activity
Downtown Fairview Heights
Main shopping and civic areas around Bunkum Road where wallets and phones are frequently reported.
Moody Park
Local park where found items, especially jewelry and personal belongings, are often turned in to police.
Transit Centers
Metro Transit hubs and bus stops where lost phones, bags, and keys accumulate in lost and found services.
Residential Streets
Neighborhoods across Fairview Heights where pets go missing and need urgent community help to return home.
Community Networks
Real people helping real people find their things
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost and found pets with their owners in the area
Official Facebook page where found items and local safety updates are posted
Official city Facebook page sharing community news and lost item alerts
County-wide animal control and lost pet coordination for the region
Common Questions
How long does the police department hold lost items?
The Fairview Heights Police Department's evidence room retains items for a reasonable period before disposal. We recommend contacting them at (618) 489-2100 to ask about your specific item and confirm they have it in their system.
What if my pet is lost? Where should I start?
Report immediately to St. Clair County Animal Control at (618) 235-0585 and check the Belleville Area Humane Society at (618) 235-3712. Post in the "Lost & Found Pets in Fairview Heights, Illinois" Facebook group and on the police department's Facebook page. ReportLost will make sure all these channels receive your pet's details at once and keep searching continuously.
How long does Metro Transit hold lost items?
Metro Transit typically holds items for a set period before disposal. Call (618) 797-4600 or visit mct.org/lost-and-found/ to file a report and ask how long your item will be retained.
Can I report a lost item without going to the police station in person?
Yes. ReportLost submits your report on your behalf to the Fairview Heights Police Department and all relevant channels. You can file entirely online, and we coordinate the rest. If the police need additional details, they can contact you directly.
Will ReportLost replace my report to the police?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that supplements official reports. We ensure your information reaches the police department, city services, and community channels in one action, and we keep your report active longer than you would manage alone. But you retain the right to contact police or other agencies directly at any time.
How is ReportLost different from just posting on Facebook?
Posting yourself on community groups is valuable, but it reaches only people who see that one post in their feed. ReportLost simultaneously routes your item description to the police, city government, transit, animal control, and multiple community channels. More importantly, your report stays active and is continuously cross-matched against new found items for months, so you don't have to repost or check daily.
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The sooner you report, the sooner Fairview Heights' network starts working for you. Your report stays active for months, searching automatically so you don't have to.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Fairview Heights Police Department, City of Fairview Heights, St. Clair County, or any local transit authority. We coordinate reporting on your behalf but do not replace official police reports or government lost and found services. Always follow up with official channels directly if your item is urgent or if you need additional assistance.