Lost and Found in Rochester, Illinois
Start with the Rochester Police Department and Village Hall. Publish your report free locally, or use ReportLost's search options to expand your reach.
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.
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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 Rochester yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
Across the United States
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- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to Report a Lost Item
Contact Local Services
Call the Rochester Police Department at (217) 381-8351 (non-emergency) to report the loss and ask about items turned in. For items left at Village Hall or local businesses, contact the Village of Rochester at (217) 498-7192.
Publish a Free Report
Create a free public listing on ReportLost to make your item searchable locally. This puts your report in front of people browsing lost items in Rochester, but does not include active searching.
Choose a Search Option
For expanded reach, upgrade to Automatic search (web monitoring) or Team-assisted search (manual outreach, community posting). Each option includes a QR code sticker linked to your report.
Where to Report in Rochester
Contact these services directly, or let ReportLost handle outreach as part of a paid search.
Rochester Police Department
Report lost items and check the lost and found. Non-emergency line open during business hours.
1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL 62563|Non-Emergency: (217) 381-8351
Village of Rochester
Contact for items left at Village Hall or public spaces, and general lost and found inquiries.
Lost Pet Help
If you've lost a pet, contact Sangamon County Animal Control. They assist with lost pet recovery and can scan for microchips.
Sangamon County Animal Control: (217) 535-3065|<a href="/report-lost-pet"><strong>file a lost pet report</strong></a>
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Publish Your Report Free
List your lost item on ReportLost at no cost. Your report becomes searchable and visible to people looking for lost items in Rochester.
Create a report →Lost an item in Rochester? Start by contacting the Rochester Police Department non-emergency line at (217) 381-8351 to report it and check their lost and found. The Village of Rochester at (217) 498-7192 also handles items left at public facilities.
ReportLost offers a free public listing and optional search services to help locate your item beyond local channels. Your report remains independent of official agencies and does not replace direct contact with police or local services.
Common Areas in Rochester
Focus your search in areas where the item was last seen or frequently traveled.
Downtown Rochester
Town center and main commercial area near Village Hall and Community Drive.
Residential neighborhoods
Check neighborhoods where the item was lost or left, and ask neighbors directly.
Community Resources
Local groups and community channels can help spread the word about your lost item.
Facebook group covering the greater Springfield area, including Rochester
Reddit community for the Springfield region, sometimes used for lost and found posts
Common Questions
What should I do if I find an item in Rochester?
Turn it in to the Rochester Police Department at (217) 381-8351 or bring it to Village Hall at 1 Community Drive. If found at a local business, give it to the manager or owner.
How long do police keep lost and found items?
Contact the Rochester Police Department directly at (217) 381-8351 to ask about their storage policy and whether your item has been turned in.
Is ReportLost.org an official police or government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that publishes lost item reports and offers optional search features. It does not replace official channels like police departments or local services. Always contact Rochester Police and Village Hall directly to report your loss.
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Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service not affiliated with the Rochester Police Department, Village of Rochester, or any local government agency. Publishing a report does not guarantee recovery of your item. Always contact local services directly for official lost and found procedures.