Lost something in Forest Park? Here is who to contact.
Submit once, and we connect your report to the Forest Park Police Department, local transit services, and active community networks. Your report stays active for up to 12 months, continuously matching against new found items.
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 it works
You describe what you lost
Tell us where, when, and details about your item. We gather everything we need in one quick form, so you don't have to track down the right departments yourself.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Forest Park Police Department's Property Room, CTA and Pace transit lost and found services, and local community channels. No back-and-forth calls or emails from you.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report stays active and matches against newly reported found items, online marketplace posts, and community notices. You'll get an alert if a match appears, so you can focus on moving forward while we keep looking.
Where to report a lost item
Forest Park has several channels for claiming lost property. We route your report to all of them.
Forest Park Police Department
The Village of Forest Park Police Department maintains a Property Room for items turned in to officers or found nearby. Items are held for a set period before disposition. We determine which station or office applies to your loss location and submit your report directly.
CTA Lost & Found
If your item went missing on a CTA Blue Line train or at the Forest Park station, the transit authority holds items for a short window. The Forest Park terminal has its own lost and found desk. We can direct you to the right contact and generate the details you'll need to file a claim.
Pace Bus Lost & Found
Items left on Pace buses or at Pace facilities across the region are collected and held. Pace Customer Service manages all reports. We ensure your description reaches the right team so they can flag your item if it comes in.
Retail & public venues
Lost items at shops, restaurants, or community centers are often held at the front desk or manager's office. We help you identify which business to contact and provide the information that makes claiming your item faster.
Lost pet
If you've lost a cat or dog, time is especially critical. Forest Park's municipal animal services and surrounding Cook County facilities hold stray animals temporarily. Contact Cook County Animal Care immediately, and file a priority lost pet report to activate broader community alerts.
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The sooner you report, the better
Lost items move quickly through the system. Once you file a report with us, your item description starts matching against found reports right away, and continues doing so for months. You'll have time to focus on daily life while your report stays on the job.
Report my lost item →Forest Park sits at a crossroads of transit, shopping, and residential neighborhoods, which also means lost items scatter across different locations and services. A wallet left on a CTA Blue Line train, a phone at a local shop, or a set of keys at a bus stop each go to separate lost and found offices, with no central place to report them all at once.
ReportLost simplifies that burden. One report covers the Forest Park Police Department, CTA and Pace transit systems, and active community networks. Your description stays in circulation for months, automatically checked against new found-item reports, so you're not the one revisiting each service every week. If a match turns up, we alert you immediately.
Where locals lose things
Items go missing across Forest Park's transit hubs, shopping districts, and residential areas.
CTA Forest Park Terminal & Blue Line
One of the busiest transit interchange points in the region. Wallets, phones, and bags are frequently left on trains or at platform areas.
Downtown Forest Park & Des Plaines Avenue
The commercial and civic heart, home to shops, offices, and the Village Hall. Lost items surface regularly in retail and public buildings.
Residential neighborhoods
Local parks, sidewalks, and homes throughout the village. Pets, keys, and personal items go missing during daily routines.
Pace Bus routes & stops
Items left on regional buses or at transfer points within Forest Park and nearby communities are held by Pace Customer Service.
Community networks
Local groups and platforms where Forest Park residents share and search for lost items.
LostMyDoggie.com
Nextdoor
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Forest Park Police Department hold found items?
The police Property Room holds items for a specific retention period, typically several weeks. Items that remain unclaimed may be auctioned or donated. That's why getting your report in quickly, and keeping it active for months, makes a real difference.
If I lost something on a CTA Blue Line train, where do I claim it?
Items found on CTA trains are sorted by line and station. The Forest Park terminal (708-344-5010) handles lost and found for items left at or near the station. For items found on the train itself, CTA's central lost and found system (773-604-7075) coordinates returns. We can direct you to both contacts.
How do I report a lost item to Pace Bus?
Call Pace Customer Service at (847) 364-7223, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Have your route number, time of travel, and a detailed description of your item ready. When you report with us, we'll make sure Pace is alerted and searching too.
What should I do if I've lost a pet in Forest Park?
Contact Cook County Animal Care immediately at (847) 377-4700. Report your pet as missing to local shelters and veterinary clinics, and post in community Facebook groups dedicated to lost pets. Filing a priority lost pet report with ReportLost activates additional search and community alerts.
Will posting in Facebook groups find my lost item?
Community groups are helpful and worth joining, but they require you to check them regularly and respond to messages yourself. ReportLost automates that searching, matching your report against new found items continuously across multiple channels, and alerting you only when a credible match surfaces.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official police, transit, and municipal lost and found offices. We're not a government agency, but we connect your report directly to them and to community networks, saving you time and ensuring your item stays in circulation for the full search period.
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Start your search now
Every hour counts when something goes missing. File your report today, and your item description goes to work across Forest Park's police, transit, and community channels immediately. Once it's filed, your report stays active and searching for a match—you can breathe easier knowing the system is working for you.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Forest Park Police Department, Village of Forest Park, CTA, Pace Bus, Cook County Animal Care, or any local retailer or venue. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This guide is for informational purposes and does not replace official police reports or direct contact with the entities listed.