Lost items in Riverwoods, Illinois
Report a lost item to the Riverwoods Police Department, check with local businesses, or use ReportLost for web search and local outreach.
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 Riverwoods 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 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Contact local services
Call the Riverwoods Police Department at 847-945-1820 or visit 845 Saunders Rd to report your item. Ask where the item may be held or stored. If you lost something at a business or public place, contact that location directly.
Post a free report
Create a free public listing on ReportLost. Your report will be visible to others searching the site. This does not include active search or outreach on your behalf.
Choose a search option
Upgrade to Automatic search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and QR stickers, or Team-assisted search ($25) to add 12 months of outreach to local services, businesses, and community groups.
Where to report in Riverwoods
Official contacts and how to file a report
Riverwoods Police Department
The police department handles lost item reports and may hold found items. Call during business hours or use the non-emergency line.
Riverwoods Village Hall
Village Hall can direct you to the appropriate department or provide information about local procedures. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lost pet reports
If you have lost a pet, contact Lake County Animal Care and Control. They maintain a lost and found pet database and can help reunite you with your animal.
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Search options on ReportLost
Your free listing will be visible to other users. For active search and outreach, consider an upgrade. Both paid options include verification of potential matches before you are contacted.
Create a report →The Riverwoods Police Department is the primary local contact for lost items. They maintain records and may hold found items for a period of time.
ReportLost is an independent service that can extend your search through web monitoring and outreach to local networks, but it does not replace direct contact with police or businesses.
Common areas in Riverwoods
Check these locations if your item may have been turned in nearby
Saunders Road area
Main access point through Riverwoods and location of the Police Department.
Local businesses and retail
Check shops and services where you were when you noticed the item was missing.
Community groups
Connect with neighbors on local platforms
Search for local lost and found groups on Facebook; many cover Riverwoods and surrounding areas.
Post updates to reach people in the Riverwoods and Lake County communities.
Frequently asked questions
How long do local services keep found items?
Contact the Riverwoods Police Department directly at 847-945-1820 to ask about their retention policy for found items. Retention periods vary by item type and storage availability.
Can ReportLost file a report with police on my behalf?
ReportLost does not automatically file reports with the police. With the Team-assisted search option ($25), our team will contact the police department to notify them of your listing and may deposit information with their records if they accept third-party reports. You can also file a report directly by calling 847-945-1820.
Is ReportLost an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service. It complements your direct outreach to police, businesses, and local services, but it is not affiliated with Riverwoods or any government agency. Your primary contact for a lost item should always be the Riverwoods Police Department.
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Ready to report your lost item?
Start with a free listing, then compare search options if you want active web monitoring and local outreach.
Compare search options →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with Riverwoods, the Riverwoods Police Department, Lake County, or any official agency. We do not guarantee recovery of lost items. Check directly with local services for official procedures and to verify retention periods.