Lost and found in Chilmark, Massachusetts: where to report and recover lost items
Lost property in Chilmark is handled by the Police Department and the Town of Chilmark. ReportLost files your report with the right local offices and keeps it active, so your search continues automatically while you go about your day.
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
No report has been filed in Chilmark 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 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Chilmark
You submit your loss
Fill out a brief report describing what you lost, where, and when. We ask for enough detail so the right people can recognize your item if it surfaces.
We route it to the right places
We file your report with Chilmark Police Department and local services that accept reports from the public. We provide you the exact contacts and next steps for any office that requires you to reach out directly.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report stays active and matches against lost and found notices, local community posts, and turned-in items. You get an alert if a match appears, so you don't have to check back yourself.
Report your loss locally
These are the main channels in Chilmark. ReportLost files the report where offices accept third-party submissions and tells you how to proceed where they don't.
Chilmark Police Department
The Police Department receives lost and found reports and holds items turned in by residents and businesses. For non-emergency inquiries about your lost item, call or visit in person. We generate the exact information to include when you reach out.
Chilmark Town Hall
The Town Hall can direct you to the right department for your situation and may hold items left at municipal offices or events. The Town Clerk's office can also help guide you through local lost and found procedures.
Lost pet
If you've lost a dog or cat, Chilmark Animal Control is your first contact. They coordinate with regional shelters and respond to missing pet reports across town. Post on local Facebook pet groups as well for faster visibility.
Animal Control: (774) 433-2537|file a priority lost pet report
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Ready to report?
Start your report below. We'll match your description with local found items, social posts, and community notices for the next year.
Report my lost item →Losing something on Martha's Vineyard is unsettling, whether it's at home, around town, or on the road to Menemsha. The Chilmark Police Department and local services each manage their own lost and found, and coordinating between them takes legwork.
ReportLost simplifies that. One report reaches the right local offices, and your search stays active for a year without you having to call around or monitor social media yourself.
Common places to lose items in Chilmark
Items turn up in these areas regularly. Let us know where you think you lost yours.
Menemsha Harbor and village
Fishing village and waterfront; wallets and glasses left at docks, shops, and restaurants.
Chilmark Center
Town Hall area and State Road; items lost at the general store, library, and municipal offices.
Wades Field and South Road
Popular walking and recreation areas where phones, keys, and personal items are frequently left behind.
Community networks
Lost and found are shared widely on Martha's Vineyard community pages. Your report reaches these spaces too.
Large regional group for lost dog reports and sightings
Island-focused page for lost and found pets with fast community response
Broader state network for pet recovery
Official page for town alerts and found pet updates
Questions about lost and found in Chilmark
How long does the Chilmark Police Department keep lost items?
Contact the Police Department directly at (508) 645-3310 to ask about their current holding period. Policies can vary by the nature of the item and available storage. ReportLost keeps your report active for 12 months, which is longer than most local storage periods, so you're covered if your item resurfaces later.
Where do I pick up a lost item that's been found?
Items are typically retrieved at the Chilmark Police Department at 15 State Road, or at the Town Hall at 401 Middle Road. Call the Police Department at (508) 645-3310 to confirm the location and any requirements (ID, proof of ownership) before you go.
Is ReportLost.org run by the Chilmark Police Department or Town?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that helps residents file reports and keeps searches active. We work with local authorities but are not run by them. Filing with ReportLost does not replace contacting Chilmark Police or Town Hall directly for urgent matters.
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Get your report started
The sooner your report goes in, the sooner it begins matching against found items and community notices. Once filed, you can step back while your search stays active.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Chilmark Police Department, Town of Chilmark, or any municipal or local authority. We are a third-party reporting platform designed to help residents file lost item reports and maintain continuous search activity. Always contact local law enforcement or the relevant authority directly for urgent situations.