Lost something in West Lafayette? Here are the offices that take your report.
Submit one report and we'll notify the West Lafayette Police Department, CityBus of Greater Lafayette, Purdue University Airport, local animal control, and active community channels. Your report stays active, keeping your item in the search.
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.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You Report Your Loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details once, so you don't have to contact ten different places.
We Route It to the Right People
Your report reaches the West Lafayette Police Department, CityBus, Purdue Airport, and community groups that handle lost items. No runaround.
Your Report Keeps Searching
For your entire search period, your report stays active and automatically checks new found-item posts, community listings, and local marketplaces for a match. You get an alert the moment a credible lead appears.
Where Lost Items Go in West Lafayette
Each place has different hours, hold times, and processes. ReportLost connects you to all of them at once.
West Lafayette Police Department
The police department takes reports of lost and found items at their main office. They keep a lost and found log and can tell you if someone has turned in your item. We tell you which precinct covers your loss location and file the report on your behalf.
CityBus of Greater Lafayette
Items left on CityBus routes go to the CityBus Center. Found items are held and searchable by calling dispatch with a description of your item and the route or stop. ReportLost provides the exact details they'll need to check for your item.
Purdue University Airport
The airport has a lost and found office for items left in terminals or on aircraft. Reach out to confirm your item is there and arrange to collect it. We connect you directly to their contact information and help you describe your loss clearly.
Purdue University Campus
If your loss occurred on Purdue's campus, the university's online lost and found system and building-specific locations are your first stop. ReportLost guides you to the right reporting form and helps you check each campus location systematically.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a pet, immediately contact the Humane Society of Greater Lafayette and local animal control. Post in the community pet groups and check shelters. ReportLost helps you notify the right agencies and community channels fast so your pet can be found and brought home. File a priority lost pet report.
Humane Society of Greater Lafayette|West Lafayette Animal Control 765-775-5200
City of West Lafayette
City Hall can help direct you to the right department or agency for your loss. We know who to contact and what to say, so you skip the back-and-forth.
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Report Now, Search for Months
The sooner you file, the sooner your report starts working for you. One submission reaches all the local agencies and community channels that handle lost items in West Lafayette. From there, your report stays active and automatically cross-checks new found postings for 12 months, so you don't have to.
Report my lost item →Losing something in West Lafayette can mean juggling calls to the police, CityBus dispatch, Purdue's lost and found system, and half a dozen Facebook groups. Each place keeps items separately, and each has its own hold times and procedures. By the time you've made all the rounds, days have passed and your item may have moved on.
ReportLost simplifies this. One report, filed once, reaches all the right local channels at once, and stays live during your search window. You won't spend weeks refreshing Craigslist or scrolling through community posts yourself, because your report continues to hunt for matching found items automatically. Once you submit, the search is on—and you can breathe.
Common Places to Lose Items in West Lafayette
Losses happen most often in these neighborhoods and public spaces. ReportLost reaches lost and found offices across all of them.
Downtown West Lafayette & Chauncey Avenue
The heart of the city, with shops, offices, and restaurants. Items left on sidewalks or in businesses often end up with the police or city services.
Purdue Campus
The largest area of foot traffic in West Lafayette. Campus buildings, libraries, and residence halls each maintain their own lost and found. CityBus also serves the campus heavily.
Purdue Airport Area
Aviation Drive and the airport terminal. Items left at gates, in terminals, or on aircraft go to the airport's lost and found office.
CityBus Routes (Across Both Cities)
Items left on any CityBus line between West Lafayette and Lafayette end up at the CityBus Center. Report the route or stop you remember boarding from.
Shopping & Commercial Districts
Strip malls, parking lots, and retail areas near major intersections. Check with individual businesses first, then file with the police for items not claimed.
Community Lost & Found Groups
West Lafayette and Lafayette residents post lost and found items across these channels daily. Your report gets amplified here too.
Facebook group dedicated to lost and found pets in the wider Lafayette area
Active Facebook community for pet losses and sightings across the county
Reddit community where locals post lost items, pets, and found goods
Purdue University subreddit, heavily used for on-campus losses
Broader Tippecanoe County lost and found section
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the West Lafayette Police Department hold lost items?
The police typically hold lost and found items for a reasonable period, but it varies. Call 765-775-5200 to confirm how long they're keeping your item and to arrange pickup. ReportLost files the report for you so your item is officially logged.
How do I check if my item is at CityBus?
Call CityBus dispatch at 765-742-7433 during business hours and describe your item and the route or approximate time you rode. They'll check the bus or the CityBus Center. Items are typically held for a limited time, so call as soon as you realize your loss.
What if I lost something on the Purdue campus?
First, check the lost and found in the specific building where you believe you left your item. If it's not there, file a report through Purdue's online lost and found system. You can also call campus security or the department that manages the building. ReportLost ensures your loss is reported to all the right offices at once.
How long does Purdue Airport hold lost items?
Contact Purdue University Airport directly at 765-494-3424 to confirm they have your item and how long they'll hold it. If you lost something on an aircraft, contact the airline directly as well.
Do I have to visit each place in person to claim my item?
Most places will tell you over the phone if they have your item, and you can arrange pickup or delivery. ReportLost provides their contact info and helps you describe your loss precisely so they can identify it without you being there.
Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with the West Lafayette Police Department?
ReportLost.org is an independent service. We're not run by or affiliated with any government agency, but we work with them by filing reports on your behalf and keeping your loss active in the search. The police and other agencies still hold your official report, and you can always call them directly as well.
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Ready to Start Your Search?
The first step is to file your report. Once it's submitted, you've alerted all the right places at once, and your report will stay active, automatically checking for matches. You can relax knowing the search is on.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the West Lafayette Police Department, City of West Lafayette, CityBus of Greater Lafayette, Purdue University, Purdue University Airport, the Humane Society of Greater Lafayette, or any other local government or private entity mentioned on this page. We file reports on your behalf with these organizations based on the information you provide, but we do not operate their systems, hold their lost items, or set their policies. Always verify current contact information and hours directly with each organization.