Lost something in Highwood? Report it once and let us handle the rest.
File one report with us, and we connect you with the Highwood Police Department, City Hall, local transit services, and active community channels. Your report keeps searching for a match across the entire Highwood area for your complete search period.
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 in Highwood
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather all the details needed to give the right people actionable information.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Highwood Police Department, City Hall's community channels, local merchants and gathering spots, and relevant transit services. No more wondering who to call first.
Your report stays active and searches for you
For your entire search period, your report keeps matching against new found-item posts, local social channels, and merchant updates. You don't have to check every day, we check for you and alert you if there's a credible match.
Where to report in Highwood
These are the official channels and key locations in town. ReportLost connects you to all of them at once.
Highwood Police Department
The police station is the official place to report lost items, especially valuables like wallets and phones. They keep a log and may be contacted if your item is turned in. We pre-fill the details and tell you exactly which precinct covers your location.
City Hall & Community Services
Highwood's City Hall, located at 17 Highwood Avenue, coordinates community lost-and-found efforts and can post your report to local networks. They're open Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM to noon. We generate the exact information you need to share when you reach out.
Pace Transit Lost & Found
If you lost something on a Pace bus, call Pace Customer Service to report it and check if your item has been turned in. Many items found on buses are held and waiting to be claimed.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a cat or dog, Lake County Animal Care and Control maintains a dedicated database to help reunite pets with their owners. They also coordinate with local rescue organizations and shelters. Report your lost pet to multiple channels at once and file a priority lost pet report with ReportLost for faster matching.
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The sooner you report, the sooner we can search
Reporting your loss today gives your item the best chance of being reunited with you. Once your report is filed, our team takes it from there, routing it to the right people and keeping it active in our matching system. You can relax knowing the search is underway.
Report my lost item →In a community like Highwood, losing a wallet, phone, ring, or other important item creates an instant scramble. You have to phone the police, check with local shops along Green Bay Road and the surrounding blocks, monitor Facebook groups, and stay alert for days or weeks. Meanwhile, the person who found your item might be posting about it on a channel you haven't thought to check, or turning it in to an office you didn't know about.
ReportLost cuts through that fragmentation. One report to us, and we make sure the Highwood Police Department, City Hall, local merchants, and the community know what you're looking for. Then your report stays active, automatically cross-checking new posts and announcements for matches, so you can focus on your day while we keep searching.
Where people lose things in Highwood
Common places to check and areas we route reports to:
Downtown & Green Bay Road
The main commercial corridor with shops, restaurants, and local businesses where wallets, phones, and personal items are frequently lost.
Highwood Avenue & City Center
Home to City Hall, police, and community gathering spaces where items are often turned in by local residents.
Transit stops & bus routes
Pace bus stops throughout Highwood, where bags, phones, and glasses are sometimes left behind.
Local parks & recreational areas
Green spaces where families and residents gather, and where rings, keys, and personal items can go missing.
Community channels actively searching
Highwood residents share lost-and-found posts on these platforms. We post to them for you.
Community-run lost and found section for Highwood residents
Neighbors share found items and lost-pet sightings in local community groups
Hyper-local alerts and found-item posts from nearby residents
Common questions about losing and finding in Highwood
How long does the Highwood Police Department hold lost items?
Items are typically held for a set period before being disposed of or donated. Call the non-emergency line at 847-780-8478 to ask about your specific item and confirm it's been logged in their system.
What if I lost something on a Pace bus?
Call Pace Customer Service at (847) 364-7223 to report your lost item and ask if it's been turned in. Many items are held for a period of time, so reporting quickly increases your chances.
Where should I search first if I lost my phone or wallet?
Retrace your steps to the last place you remember having it, check with businesses or venues you visited, and then file a report with the Highwood Police Department. ReportLost connects you to all these channels at once, saving you time.
Can I post about my lost item in community groups?
Yes. Celebrate Highwood's lost-and-found section and local Facebook groups are active and monitored by neighbors. ReportLost posts to these channels for you and keeps monitoring them for matches.
How long will ReportLost search for my item?
Your report stays active for 12 months depending on the option you choose. During that time, we cross-check new found-item posts, community announcements, and merchant updates, alerting you immediately if there's a match.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels. We connect your report to the Highwood Police Department, City Hall, and local community networks, but we don't replace them. Filing with us ensures your loss gets routed to all the right places and continues searching for you long after your initial report.
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Start your search today
The sooner you report your loss to ReportLost, the sooner we route it to the Highwood Police Department, City Hall, local merchants, and the broader Highwood community. Then sit back, we keep searching for you across all the channels where it might turn up.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Highwood Police Department, City of Highwood, Pace Transit, Lake County Animal Care and Control, or any other entity mentioned. We work with these organizations to route your report, but we are a separate platform dedicated to helping you find lost items by coordinating across multiple channels and keeping your report active.