Lost and Found in Freeburg, Illinois
Report a lost item to the Freeburg Police Department or Village Hall, or create a free public listing with ReportLost. You can also search St. Clair County Animals Lost & Found groups for lost pets.
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)
No report has been filed in Freeburg yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How to Report a Lost Item
Report to Local Authorities
Contact the Freeburg Police Department at 618-539-3132 (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or visit Village Hall at 14 Southgate Center. They maintain a lost and found for items turned in locally.
Post a Free Public Report
Create a free listing on ReportLost and share it in local Facebook groups like St. Clair County IL Animals Lost & Found or Citizens of Freeburg IL Drama Free to reach neighbors directly.
Upgrade for Active Search
Choose an automatic web search ($12, 6 months) or team-assisted search ($25, 12 months) to expand your reach beyond local channels. Your report stays independent of police involvement.
Lost and Found Services in Freeburg
Local channels and how ReportLost can help
Freeburg Police Department
The primary contact for lost or found items. Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Items may be held at Village Hall or logged in their system.
Village of Freeburg
Village Hall houses administrative services and coordinates with the Police Department. They can provide general assistance and direct you to the right department.
Lost Pets
For lost or found animals, check St. Clair County resources and search local Facebook groups. Local veterinary clinics like Freeburg Animal Hospital may also have information about strays in the area.
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Create Your Free Report
Post your lost item publicly on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing will be viewable by anyone searching for that item type in the Freeburg area, and you'll have a dedicated page to share on social media and with local contacts.
Create a reportFreeburg is a small village in St. Clair County. When you lose an item, start by calling the Freeburg Police Department or visiting Village Hall. Both keep records of items turned in by community members.
ReportLost offers a free public listing and optional paid search services to complement your local efforts. Paid searches include web monitoring and, for the team-assisted option, outreach to local businesses and lost pet groups.
Common Areas in Freeburg
Check these neighborhoods and public spaces if your item was lost locally
Downtown Freeburg
Central business and residential area around Main Street and Southgate Center. Good place to ask local shops and offices.
Residential Neighborhoods
Scattered throughout the village. Ask neighbors and check community bulletin boards.
Community Groups
Reach local residents through these networks
Facebook group for lost and found pets in the county
Local community page on Facebook
Official page with found item posts and alerts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I claim a lost item if someone turns it in to the police?
Contact the Freeburg Police Department at 618-539-3132 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or visit Village Hall at 14 Southgate Center. Bring proof of ownership if requested.
How long do police keep lost and found items?
Policies vary. Contact the Police Department directly to ask about their retention period and to check if your item has been turned in.
Is ReportLost an official service or part of the police department?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform that helps you publish your report and optionally conduct web searches or reach out to local services. It does not replace contacting the police or other official channels. Reporting to Freeburg Police remains the most direct way to access their lost and found.
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Choose how you want to find your item. Your free listing starts immediately; paid search options add monitoring and outreach over time.
Compare search optionsReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Freeburg Police Department, Village of Freeburg, or any other official local agency. Creating a report on ReportLost does not guarantee recovery of your item and does not constitute an official police report unless you file one directly with authorities. Recovery of lost items depends on whether the item is found, reported by another person, or turned in to local services.