Lost and found in West Tisbury, Massachusetts: how to report and recover
Lost property in West Tisbury is managed by the Police Department, Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority, and Martha's Vineyard Airport depending on where the loss occurred. ReportLost files your report with the right office and keeps your search active, so you don't have to track multiple channels yourself.
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 West Tisbury 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 helps you recover what you've lost
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We collect the details needed to route your report to the right department.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the West Tisbury Police Department, VTA, or airport lost and found, whichever handles your location. You get the exact contact and next steps.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, we monitor for matches across local channels. If your item turns up, you'll be notified. No need to check yourself every day.
Where lost items go in West Tisbury
Report directly, or let us handle it
West Tisbury Police Department
The police department accepts lost property reports and holds found items. We file your report here and provide you with the exact contact and steps to follow up or retrieve.
Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority
If you left an item on a VTA bus, contact operations immediately with your route number. We can help you know what information to provide when you call.
Martha's Vineyard Airport
Items left at the airport or onboard a regional flight are handled by airport lost and found. Call with a description of what you lost.
Lost pets
A lost cat or dog should be reported to Animal Control and local lost pet networks immediately. They handle emergency cases and connect missing pets with shelters.
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Once you've filed your report, our team notifies the relevant departments and monitors for matches. You can focus on other things while your search continues in the background.
Report my lost item →Losing something on Martha's Vineyard means contacting whichever service found it, police patrol, the transit authority, or the airport. Without a central registry, the search often stalls. ReportLost simplifies this by filing your report where it matters and keeping it active while you move forward.
Common places to lose items in West Tisbury
Where people search first
Downtown and State Road
Town center shops, restaurants, and public spaces where items are often turned in to local businesses or police.
Martha's Vineyard Airport
Terminals, gates, and parking areas. Items here are logged by airport lost and found.
VTA bus routes
Items left on public buses are held by the Transit Authority operations center.
Community networks
Local groups and channels where people post found items
Facebook group for lost and found animals across the island
Reddit community where islanders share lost and found posts
Questions about lost and found in West Tisbury
How long does the police department hold lost and found items?
Check with the West Tisbury Police Department directly at 508-693-0020 for their retention policy. Items are typically held for a limited time before being discarded or donated.
What if I lost something on a VTA bus?
Call VTA Operations at 508-693-9440 ext. 3 as soon as possible with your route number and a description. Items are held at the operations center and checked daily.
Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with the police or town?
ReportLost is an independent service. We are not part of the West Tisbury Police Department, town government, or VTA. We work by filing reports with these agencies on your behalf and maintaining an active search for 12 months. You can always report directly to these services yourself.
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The sooner you report a loss, the sooner it enters the system. File now and let us keep your report active while you get on with your day.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the West Tisbury Police Department, Town of West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority, Martha's Vineyard Airport, or any other government or municipal agency listed on this page. We file reports on your behalf where these agencies accept third-party submissions. Contact these agencies directly for official inquiries or to verify report status.