Lost and Found in Portland, Michigan
Report a lost item to Portland Police, check with local businesses and transit, or post publicly through ReportLost. Free listings are searchable; paid options add automatic or manual web search and local 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.
Recent activity
No report has been filed in Portland 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.
How to Report a Lost Item
Create a Free Report
Publish your lost item details on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing becomes publicly searchable and visible to people in Portland who may have found it.
Choose Your Search Level
Upgrade to Automatic Search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and a ReportLost email address for contact, or Team-Assisted Search ($25) for 12 months including manual outreach to police, local businesses, and community groups.
Contact Local Services Directly
Call Portland Police non-emergency dispatch at 517-647-7521 to report your loss and check if anyone has turned in your item. For items lost on local transit or in public spaces, contact the relevant business or facility where you last had it.
Where to Report and What to Do
Local services and next steps in Portland
Portland Police Department
Report your lost item to the non-emergency dispatch line. If a substantial or valuable item is involved, you may file a report at the station. Police can check their records if someone has turned in your item.
Non-emergency dispatch: 517-647-7521|Police Department website
City of Portland
Contact city clerk or administration if your item was lost at a municipal facility or event. They can direct you to the appropriate department or help you locate items turned in to city offices.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a dog or cat, contact Ionia County Animal Shelter. Post on local pet recovery groups on Facebook, including Ionia County Lost and Found Pets and Portland MI and Surrounding area Lost and Found Pets, to reach community members helping reunite lost animals.
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Post Your Item Now
Create a free public listing on ReportLost in minutes. Your report is searchable immediately and can be upgraded to include automatic web search or manual outreach if needed.
Portland Police and local businesses maintain lost and found records. Start by contacting the Portland Police non-emergency line or visiting the police station in person. If your item was lost at a specific location, such as a shop, restaurant, or city facility, call that business directly.
ReportLost offers a free public listing and optional paid search services to extend your reach beyond direct police contact and local inquiry. Whichever option you choose, act promptly to increase the chance of recovery.
Common Areas
Places where lost items are often turned in
Downtown Portland
Central shopping and business district; check with local stores, restaurants, and the city offices on Kent Street.
Grand River Avenue
Main commercial corridor; popular shops and services; call nearby businesses if your item was lost in this area.
Community Help
Connect with neighbors through local groups
Facebook group for reuniting lost animals in the county
Community group focused on local lost and found animals
Common Questions
How long do police keep lost and found items?
Contact Portland Police non-emergency dispatch at 517-647-7521 to ask about their retention policy. Items may be held for a specific period before being disposed of or donated, so check soon.
What if I lost my keys or wallet?
Call the location where you last had it immediately (your workplace, a restaurant, a store) and report it to police non-emergency. If your wallet contains ID, you may also want to alert your bank or credit card companies.
Is ReportLost.org an official city service?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform that complements direct police reports and local inquiry. It is not affiliated with Portland Police or the City of Portland. Reporting to ReportLost does not automatically notify police; you should contact police directly if your item involves a crime or is valuable.
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Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Portland Police Department, the City of Portland, or any other local government agency. Recovery of lost items is not certain. A report on ReportLost does not constitute a police report; contact Portland Police directly for official documentation or if your item was stolen.