Lost and found at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
Report a lost item at Scott AFB through the base, local services, or ReportLost with free public listing or paid search options.
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 Scott AFB 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
Create your report
Describe your lost item, when and where you lost it, and contact information. Publish free on ReportLost for anyone to see, or choose paid search options for automatic web monitoring or team-assisted contact with base and local services.
Contact the base and local services directly
Call Scott AFB Base Operator at 618-256-1110 to reach appropriate departments. For animals, contact the St. Clair County Animal Shelter or check base animal control procedures. For items on base, the Office of Special Investigations (618-256-8872) may assist.
Track responses and matches
With paid options, ReportLost monitors the web and contacts services on your behalf. Check your anonymous email for updates. Free listings remain visible for others to report matches directly.
Where to report lost items
Contact these services directly, or let ReportLost assist
Scott Air Force Base
For items lost on base, call the Base Operator at 618-256-1110 (DSN 312-576-1110). For specific departments or investigations, the Office of Special Investigations handles certain inquiries at 618-256-8872 or 618-256-5711. Base personnel and departments maintain lost and found records.
St. Clair County Sheriff and Local Law Enforcement
For items lost outside the base in the surrounding area, contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. Report lost wallets, keys, phones, or jewelry through the appropriate local dispatch or non-emergency line.
Lost and Found Pets
Stray animals found on Scott AFB may be transported to the St. Clair County Animal Shelter. For lost pets, check with local shelters and post in community groups. File a lost pet report
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Ready to report?
Create a free public listing on ReportLost right now, and consider paid options for automatic web search or team-assisted contact with base and local services.
Create a report →Scott Air Force Base is a federal military installation in St. Clair County. Lost items on base are handled by base departments; items lost in the surrounding area may involve local police and county services. ReportLost complements direct reporting, not replaces it.
Start by contacting the base operator or the relevant department. If your item is outside the base, reach out to local law enforcement and public spaces. ReportLost can extend your search through paid automatic or team-assisted monitoring.
Key locations at and around Scott AFB
Common areas where items are lost
Base main area
Administrative and operational zones where items are frequently turned in to base offices.
Housing and residential areas
Base housing and family service facilities; lost items may be reported to housing offices or the Military and Family Readiness Center.
Surrounding communities
O'Fallon and nearby areas; check with local businesses and law enforcement if lost outside the base.
Community groups and forums
Additional resources for posting and searching
Facebook page with base announcements and community information
Reddit community where Scott AFB personnel discuss base life and issues
Neighborhood-level posts for items lost in surrounding residential areas
Common questions
What happens to items turned in to Scott AFB?
Items found on base are logged by the relevant department or office. Contact the Base Operator at 618-256-1110 to check if your item has been received. Retention times depend on the department and item type.
Can ReportLost contact the base on my behalf?
With the Team-assisted search option, ReportLost can contact appropriate base departments and services to report your lost item. This involves 12 months of monitoring and outreach.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service. We are not affiliated with Scott AFB, St. Clair County, or any government agency. You should always report lost items directly to the base or local law enforcement for the fastest response.
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Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Scott Air Force Base, St. Clair County, or any U.S. government agency. Recovery of lost items is never certain. Always report directly to the base operator, local law enforcement, or relevant departments for official handling.