How to report a lost item in Jay, Maine
Start with the Jay Police Department or Town Office, post a free listing on ReportLost, or choose a paid search option to expand your reach.
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 Jay 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.
What to do if you lose something
Contact local services
Call the Jay Police Department at (207) 897-6777 or the Town Office at (207) 897-6785 to report your lost item and ask about items currently held. Both can advise where to search based on where you lost your item.
Create a free public listing
Post your item details on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing will be visible to anyone searching the site in Jay. This is a starting point; it does not include active searching.
Consider a paid search option
For $12, ReportLost performs automatic web searches for 6 months and creates a linked QR code. For $25, the team contacts local services, posts in community groups, and monitors for 12 months. Neither guarantees recovery.
Where to report in Jay
Key contacts and what each service covers
Jay Police Department
The main point of contact for lost and found items in town. Non-emergency line open Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Officers provide 24/7 coverage; for urgent matters outside office hours, call 911.
Town Office
Located at 340 Main Street, the town office can help you report a lost item and may assist in contacting appropriate local services. Hours vary; call ahead to confirm.
Lost pets
For a missing cat or dog, contact the police or town office and check local Facebook groups such as 'Lost & found pets Jay/Berrydale and nearby' where residents share pet alerts.
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Ready to create a listing?
Post your lost item for free on ReportLost. A public listing costs nothing and remains searchable indefinitely.
Create a report →Jay is a small town in Franklin County, Maine. Lost items are typically held by the Jay Police Department or the Town Office if turned in to public services. Starting by calling these offices directly is often the quickest way to learn if your item has been found.
ReportLost offers a free public listing and optional paid search services to complement your own calls and local inquiries. The police and town office remain your primary local resources.
Common places to check in Jay
Retrace your steps in these key areas
Downtown and Main Street
Shops, restaurants, and the post office along Main Street are frequent places where items are turned in by staff.
Town Office and Municipal areas
The Town Office at 340 Main Street and nearby civic spaces sometimes receive found items before they reach police.
Community resources
Local Facebook groups can help spread the word
Facebook group for lost and found pets in the Jay area
Post in your Nextdoor neighborhood for quick local visibility
Frequently asked questions
How long do police or businesses hold found items?
There is no single town-wide policy. Call the Jay Police Department or the business where you believe you lost the item to ask their retention period.
Can I file a report by phone or email?
Contact the Jay Police Department at (207) 897-6777 or the Town Office at (207) 897-6785 to report by phone. Ask about email or online options when you call.
Is ReportLost.org an official service?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform and does not replace calling the police or town office directly. It is a supplementary search tool only.
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Compare your options
Choose between a free public listing or one of two paid search plans to reach more people over time.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent lost and found listing and search service. It is not affiliated with the Jay Police Department, Town of Jay, or any official municipal agency. Posting a listing does not guarantee recovery of a lost item, nor does it automatically notify police or other services. You must contact local services directly.