Lost & Found

Report a Lost Item in West Gardiner, Maine

Contact local police and town services directly, or use ReportLost for a free public listing. Paid search options include automatic web monitoring and team-assisted outreach.

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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No report has been filed in West Gardiner 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 8, 2026.

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How to Report a Lost Item

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Contact Local Services First

Call the West Gardiner Police Department dispatch line at (207) 624-7076, ext. 9 or the Town Office at (207) 724-3945. They keep records of found items and can advise on next steps. If your item was lost at a business or public place, contact the location directly.

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Create a Free Public Listing

Post your item on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing will be searchable and visible to the community. This works well for common items and local searches, but does not include active searching by our team.

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Choose a Paid Search Option

Automatic search ($12) monitors the web for 6 months with a ReportLost certificate and anonymous email address. Team-assisted search ($25) adds 12 months of monitoring, manual searching, direct contact with local services and community groups, and a QR code sticker. Matches are reviewed before you are notified.

Where to Report and Search

Local services and ReportLost options

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West Gardiner Police Department

The police department handles lost and found reports. Call dispatch at (207) 624-7076, ext. 9 during business hours to ask if your item has been turned in. The department is located at 6 Church Street, Gardiner (serving West Gardiner).

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Town of West Gardiner Office

The Town Office can advise on local lost and found procedures and maintain records. Call (207) 724-3945 (Mon-Wed, Fri 8am-1pm; Thu 11am-7pm). Office location: 318 Spears Corner Road, West Gardiner, ME 04345.

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Lost Pet

If you have lost a pet, contact the West Gardiner Animal Control Officer, Cliff Daigle, at (207) 215-9647 or email townofwestgardiner@gmail.com. You can also call the police dispatch line for guidance. For broader outreach, file a lost pet report.

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Start with Your Local Services

The West Gardiner Police Department and Town Office are your first resource for lost items. If you know where you lost something, contact that business or location directly as well. Once you have checked locally, you can create a free listing here or choose a paid search option.

Create a report →

West Gardiner is a small town in Kennebec County. If you have lost an item, start by contacting the West Gardiner Police Department or Town Office directly. They handle lost and found reports and can tell you if someone has already turned in your item.

ReportLost provides a free public listing and optional paid search services to complement your local efforts. Neither service replaces reporting to police or visiting local businesses.

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Common Locations in West Gardiner

Check these places if you remember where you lost your item

Downtown / Main Areas

Central business and residential areas along main routes.

Town Office and Public Buildings

Municipal facilities and public spaces where items are often turned in.

Community Resources

Local groups where residents share lost and found information

Facebook
Maine Lost & Found Pets Group and local West Gardiner community pages
Nextdoor
Check your neighborhood for lost item posts and alerts

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do police and businesses keep lost items?

Policies vary. Contact the West Gardiner Police Department and the specific location where you lost the item to ask about their storage timeline. Most businesses and local services keep items for a reasonable period before disposal, so call soon.

Should I file a police report for a lost item?

For high-value items such as wallets, IDs, passports, or jewelry, contact the police dispatch line at (207) 624-7076, ext. 9. The officer can advise whether a report is appropriate and what steps to take next.

Is ReportLost.org an official government service?

No. ReportLost is an independent service and does not replace police or official lost and found channels. It provides a free public listing and optional paid search tools to supplement your own efforts with local services.

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Ready to Report Your Lost Item?

Create a free public listing on ReportLost, or explore paid search options that include automatic web monitoring and team-assisted outreach to local services and community groups.

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ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the West Gardiner Police Department, Town of West Gardiner, or any local government agency. Creating a report on ReportLost does not constitute filing a police report or official lost and found notice. Always contact local police, businesses, and services directly for the fastest assistance.