Lost your wallet, keys, or phone in Chestertown? Here is where to report it.
File a single report and we route it to the Chestertown Police Department, local businesses, Animal Care Shelter for Kent County, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuously searching for a match across new posts and found-item listings.
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
Across the United States
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- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Chestertown
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather all the details needed to alert the right local channels and create a searchable record.
We notify the right places
Your loss goes to the Chestertown Police Department, relevant local businesses, animal services if applicable, and community networks. No back-and-forth with multiple offices.
Your report keeps searching
While you move on, your report remains active across marketplaces, community posts, and found-item announcements. We alert you instantly if a credible match appears, so you don't have to check every day.
Where to report in Chestertown
The main channels where lost items surface, and how we connect you
Chestertown Police Department
The CPD holds lost and found items and maintains reports filed with the town. You can call them directly during business hours, or we generate and submit your report on your behalf so you don't have to navigate the phone tree.
Town Hall
Chestertown's Town Hall office can direct you to the right department or answer questions about where items are typically turned in. We'll point you to the exact desk or phone number you need.
Lost pets
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in or around Chestertown, contact Animal Care Shelter for Kent County immediately. They hold strays for at least 72 hours and work to reunite lost animals with their families. For faster coordination with local pet networks and shelters, file a priority lost pet report.
Businesses and public places
Wallets, purses, and phones are often turned in to shops, restaurants, libraries, and the town marina. We can help you identify which businesses to contact and what information to provide when calling around.
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The sooner you report, the better your chances
Filing your report early means more time for your description to circulate and be matched against found items. And once it's filed, the legwork is over. Your report is live and searching.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Chestertown means contacting the police, checking local shops, calling the animal shelter, and watching multiple community groups separately. Different offices keep their own records, nothing talks to each other, and if your item shows up on a marketplace or community post three weeks later, you might miss it entirely.
ReportLost simplifies this. One report triggers notifications to all the right local agencies and channels, and your description stays on file and actively cross-referenced with new found-item listings and community posts for up to a year. Once you've reported, you can breathe again. We keep searching for you.
Where Chestertown residents and visitors lose things
Common loss hotspots across town
Downtown & High Street
Shops, restaurants, and historic storefronts along the main drag. Wallets and phones frequently turn up in nearby registers and lost and founds.
Chestertown Waterfront
The marina, docks, and waterfront parks. Rings, glasses, and keys are commonly lost near water activities and recreational areas.
Washington College Campus
Dorms, libraries, and student gathering spaces. Backpacks, phones, and personal items disappear in academic buildings and campus centers.
Kent County Parks & Recreation Areas
Public parks and green spaces where items are left during outdoor activities. Rings, bracelets, and small bags are often found here.
Community networks where lost items resurface
Check these spaces, or let us alert them for you
Locals often post found items and lost-and-found appeals in neighborhood and town Facebook groups.
Your neighborhood's direct channel for lost and found posts, often with quick responses from nearby residents.
If your loss is on campus, college networks and bulletin boards are prime places for items to be reported found.
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Chestertown
How long does the Chestertown Police Department hold lost and found items?
The CPD maintains a lost and found, but specific holding periods depend on the item and how it was turned in. Call (410) 778-1800 during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) to check if your item has been logged. ReportLost ensures your description is on file so matches can find you.
Where should I start if I lost my phone or wallet downtown?
Check the nearest shop or restaurant first. If it turns up there, great. But also call the police non-emergency line at (410) 778-1800 and file a report with the town. ReportLost does both of those steps for you automatically.
What if my pet is lost in Chestertown?
Contact Animal Care Shelter for Kent County immediately at (410) 778-3648. They hold lost animals for at least 72 hours. Post on local Facebook groups and Nextdoor right away. For the fastest coordination with local shelters and pet networks, <a href="/report-lost-pet"><strong>file a priority lost pet report</strong></a> with ReportLost.
Do I need to check back with the police or businesses myself every week?
Not if your report is active with ReportLost. Once filed, your description is circulated and continuously matched against new found-item posts and community announcements. We alert you if a credible match surfaces, so you can focus on other things.
How long will my report stay active?
ReportLost keeps your report live and searching for 12 months, depending on your selection. Throughout that period, we cross-reference your description with new posts, marketplaces, and local channels, so your item can be found even weeks later.
Is ReportLost.org official? Does it replace filing a police report?
ReportLost is an independent service that routes your information to official channels like the Chestertown Police Department, Town Hall, and local agencies, and keeps your report active across community networks. We don't replace police reporting, but we handle the coordination and follow-up so you don't have to call multiple offices yourself. For lost pets, we route to animal shelters and pet networks as well.
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Your report is the start of your search
File once, and let your description keep working across all the places where found items show up. Most losses are found within weeks or months if the right people see the right description.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Chestertown Police Department, Town of Chestertown, Animal Care Shelter for Kent County, Washington College, or any other local business or agency mentioned. We coordinate and route your report to these entities on your behalf, but they operate independently. Always verify current contact information and hours directly with local services.