Lost something in Fergus Falls? Report it and let us handle the search.
One report connects you with the Fergus Falls Police Department, City Hall, local animal control, and active community channels. Your report stays active, searching for a match so you don't have to check every day.
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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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How it works
You file your report with us
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We ask the right questions to build a detailed description that helps others recognize your item.
We route it to the right hands
We contact the Fergus Falls Police Department, City Hall, Humane Society of Otter Tail County (if it's a pet), and share your report with local Facebook groups and community channels that specialize in lost and found posts.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report stays active and automatically crosses new found item posts, community announcements, and shelter records against your description. We alert you the moment a credible match appears, so you can act fast.
Where lost items turn up in Fergus Falls
Know your options, or let us contact them for you
Fergus Falls Police Department
The police keep a lost and found log and can help you file a report if your item involves a crime. For non-emergency inquiries, call or visit in person. We tell you which precinct covers your loss location and generate the exact details to include in your report.
City of Fergus Falls – City Hall
City Hall maintains records of lost and found items found in public spaces and can advise you on where your loss might have been taken. They can also direct you to the right city department if your loss occurred at a public facility or event.
Lost Pet Alert & Humane Society
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in or around Fergus Falls, contact the Humane Society of Otter Tail County or Animal Control immediately. The community pet alert group on Facebook also shares missing and found pet posts daily. To take full advantage of our dedicated pet matching system, file a priority lost pet report.
Otter Express & Local Transportation
Lost something on a bus or at a transit stop? Otter Express operates the local bus service and maintains a lost and found. Items are held for a period, so call soon. We can point you to the right contact and help you describe what to ask for.
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Ready to get your search started?
The sooner you file, the sooner your report begins matching against found items and community posts. Once it's filed, our team handles the coordination and you can focus on other things while we keep searching for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Fergus Falls means reaching out to separate offices, checking Facebook groups yourself, and hoping someone remembers to call you back. The police department, City Hall, local shelters, and community groups all have pieces of the puzzle, but they don't automatically talk to each other about your specific loss.
ReportLost bridges that gap. File once with us, and we coordinate across all the right channels and services in Fergus Falls. Then your report goes to work: it stays live, matching your description against new found items and posts for months, so you can move forward while the search continues in the background.
Common places where things go missing in Fergus Falls
Knowing where to start helps, but ReportLost searches everywhere at once
Downtown Fergus Falls
Shops, restaurants, and streets along Washington Avenue and Union Avenue. Items left at counters or on sidewalks often end up with business owners or police.
City Parks & Recreation Areas
Locals enjoy parks and outdoor spaces throughout the city. Lost wallets, phones, and keys are sometimes turned in to park staff or nearby businesses.
Schools & Community Centers
Fergus Falls High School and local community facilities host events where items are frequently misplaced. Check lost and found at each venue.
Residential & Home Areas
Lost pets and items left during moves or outdoor activities. Neighbors and community groups often help spot and report finds in residential zones.
Community lost & found groups
These groups post finds and missing item alerts regularly. We can cross your report with them, too.
Active Facebook group for missing and found pets in the area
Another community resource for pet recovery posts
Nextdoor and local buy/sell/trade groups often see lost item posts
Posts found animals and offers reunification advice
Frequently asked questions
How long do police and city hall keep lost items?
The Fergus Falls Police Department typically holds found property for a set period before disposal. Contact them at (218) 332-5555 to ask about specific timelines. City Hall can also advise on items found in public spaces. This is why reporting early and staying active in your search is so important.
What if I lost a pet? Do I contact police or animal control?
For lost pets, contact the Humane Society of Otter Tail County at (218) 739-3494 or Animal Control at (218) 205-4628 right away. Post in local pet alert Facebook groups too. ReportLost offers a dedicated lost pet report that connects you with these resources and keeps your pet's information active in matching systems.
Can I check Otter Express for something I lost on the bus?
Yes. Call Otter Express at (218) 998-3002 to describe what you lost and when. They'll check their buses and the lost and found office. Have details about your item (color, size, contents) ready. We can help you prepare that information before you call.
What if I lost my wallet or purse at a local store or restaurant?
Call the business directly first, as many hold items at the register or office. If they don't have it, contact the Fergus Falls Police Department to file an official report. We can help you craft a clear description and ensure your loss is recorded so found items can be matched to your report.
Is there a central lost and found office in Fergus Falls?
Fergus Falls doesn't have a single municipal lost and found. Instead, items go to the police, businesses where they're found, city departments, or shelters. That's why having your report stay active across all channels is so valuable—you don't have to call each place yourself every day.
Is ReportLost official or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service and does not replace the police or any official agency. We're a coordination tool: we help you file with the right local offices and post your report to the channels where found items show up. You remain in direct contact with police and local services, and they handle any legal or criminal aspects. We just make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
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Don't let your lost item slip away
Every minute counts, but so does a thorough report. File with ReportLost and we'll make sure the Fergus Falls Police, City Hall, local shelters, and community groups all have your information. Then sit back, our team keeps searching for you for up to a year.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Fergus Falls Police Department, City of Fergus Falls, Humane Society of Otter Tail County, or any other government agency or business listed on this page. We coordinate with these entities on your behalf, but they remain responsible for their own lost and found operations. Always verify contact information and hours before visiting in person.