Lost something in Urbana? Report it once and we'll handle the rest.
One report reaches the Urbana Police Department, MTD transit lost & found, Willard Airport, local Facebook groups, and more. Your report stays active, continuing to match against new found items so you don't have to check back constantly.
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)
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Urbana
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the exact details that Urbana's police, transit system, and airport need from you.
We route it to the right places
Your report gets passed to the Urbana Police Department, MTD Customer Service Center, Champaign County Animal Control (if it's a pet), and active local community channels. You get confirmation that each channel has your information.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report remains active and matches against new found items posted to local groups, transit lost & founds, and community networks. When a credible match appears, you get an alert so you can follow up, without having to monitor everything yourself every day.
Where lost items turn up in Urbana
Here's what each local channel handles and how ReportLost connects you.
Urbana Police Department
The police handle lost & found reports at their main office and can log items turned in by the community. If your loss occurred during a police interaction or on city property, they may have it. We connect your report to the right precinct and ensure your details are recorded so they can match inbound items to your claim.
MTD (Champaign-Urbana Public Transit)
MTD buses serve Urbana, and lost items are logged and held at the Illinois Terminal Customer Service Center for two weeks. If you left something aboard, MTD's system will have a record. We generate the exact bus route and time details you'll need, and alert MTD on your behalf so they prioritize your search.
Willard Airport (Urbana-Champaign)
Willard Airport serves the University of Illinois community. Lost items in the terminal are stored in the Airport Administration Office on the second floor. We make sure your report reaches the airport's lost & found desk so they cross-reference new arrivals with your description.
Community & Social Channels
Urbana residents post found items and missing reports on Facebook groups and Nextdoor. These channels move fast and reach locals who might have spotted your item. We post to active community networks on your behalf so people in the area know to watch for what you're looking for.
Lost & Found Pets
If you've lost a pet, Champaign County Animal Control is your first stop. They hold animals, cross-reference lost pet reports, and coordinate with local shelters. We connect you to Animal Control and ensure your pet's description gets into their system and onto community pet networks so neighbors and rescuers can help find them. To file a priority lost pet report, use our dedicated pet form.
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The sooner you report, the sooner we start searching everywhere at once.
Once your report is filed, the waiting is over. We've already contacted the police, MTD, the airport, and local groups. You can step back while we match your item against new found posts and alerts across all channels, every week for months.
Report my lost item →Urbana is a college town with dispersed lost & found systems: the Urbana Police Department, MTD buses and the Illinois Terminal, Willard Airport, local Facebook groups, and Champaign County Animal Control each manage their own found items. When you lose something, you'd normally have to contact each one separately, figure out which precinct covers your location, and check back for weeks.
ReportLost simplifies this. One report fills in the gaps, routes your details to every relevant local channel, and keeps searching for a match across all those sources for months on your behalf. You report once, then focus on other things while we keep tabs on where your item might show up.
Common places to lose things in Urbana
We route your report to the right office based on where you lost your item.
Downtown Urbana & Main Street
Retail, restaurants, and city offices. Most turn-ins go to the Urbana Police Department or business owners. We notify the police precinct covering downtown.
University of Illinois Campus
Campus security, university services, and Willard Airport are the main finders here. We route pet reports to Animal Control if they involve campus animals.
Illinois Terminal & Transit Hubs
MTD buses and the Illinois Terminal are major transit points. We alert MTD's Customer Service Center and ensure your item is matched against their holdings.
Residential Neighborhoods
Items left in yards, cars, or local businesses often surface on Facebook groups and Nextdoor. We post to those community channels so neighbors can spot what you're missing.
Local groups where found items surface
We post to these channels on your behalf so the Urbana community can help bring your item home.
Active Facebook group for lost and found pets in the region
University of Illinois community subreddit with lost & found posts
Neighborhood network where residents report found items
Urbana neighborhood groups share lost and found notices
Questions about losing something in Urbana
How long does MTD hold lost items?
MTD stores found items at the Illinois Terminal Customer Service Center for two weeks. After that, unclaimed items are donated or discarded. We make sure your report reaches MTD immediately so they prioritize matching your claim.
Where do I pick up a found item at the Urbana Police Department?
Contact the Urbana Police Department at 217-384-2320 (front desk open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily) to verify your item is in their possession, then arrange pickup at 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801. We help you provide the exact details they need to identify your item.
What if I lost my pet in Urbana?
Call Champaign County Animal Control at 217-384-3798 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or after hours at 217-333-8911. Check their lost pets list on 24petconnect.com. We also post your pet's details to community pet networks and coordinate with local shelters. Use our <a href="/report-lost-pet">lost pet report form</a> for faster routing to all animal services.
How do I report something lost at Willard Airport?
Call Willard Airport Administration at 217-244-8604 or email willard-airport@illinois.edu. The Lost & Found office is on the second floor of the terminal. We handle contacting them and describing your item so they can cross-reference their holdings.
Can ReportLost file a police report for me?
We're not a law enforcement agency, but we connect your lost item report to the Urbana Police Department and ensure they have your details. For theft or suspicious circumstances, you may need to file a formal police report yourself by visiting urbanail.gov/police-department or calling 217-384-2320. We streamline the communication so nothing falls through the cracks.
How does ReportLost keep my report active for months?
Once you file with us, your report stays in our system and is cross-referenced against new found items posted to local groups, transit channels, and community networks. You're not doing the daily checking, we are. When a credible match surfaces, we alert you so you can follow up. This continues for 12 months depending on what you choose.
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Ready to report your lost item?
The faster you file, the faster we connect your report to every place it needs to go. You've got Urbana's police, transit, airport, and community watching for your item.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Urbana Police Department, MTD, Willard Airport, Champaign County Animal Control, the City of Urbana, or any other government or private entity listed on this page. We help you contact these organizations and post to relevant community channels; we do not replace official lost & found procedures. Always verify item details directly with the holding institution before pickup.