Lost something in Marshall? Report it and get help finding it.
One report reaches the Marshall Police Department, the City of Marshall, local transit, and active community channels. Your report stays active, so you don't have to check back yourself.
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 · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How it works
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter to the Marshall Police Department, City Hall, and local search groups.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Marshall Police Department, the City of Marshall lost and found, Community Transit, and gets shared with local social channels and recovery networks.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report stays active and watches for matches across found item postings, local classifieds, and community alerts. We'll notify you the moment something credible surfaces.
Where lost items go in Marshall
These are the main channels. ReportLost files with all of them at once.
Marshall Police Department
The primary place to file a report. They receive items turned in by residents and businesses and keep them for a set period. We generate the exact details needed for your official report.
City of Marshall
City Hall operates a central lost and found office for items found on public property or turned in to city departments. We point you to the right desk and help frame your inquiry.
Community Transit
If your wallet, phone, bag, or ring was lost on a local bus, Community Transit holds items at their office during business hours. We make sure your description gets to them.
Call City of Marshall Parks and Transit|Learn about Community Transit
Marshall Airport
Marshall's regional airport has a small lost and found office. For items left at the terminal or on a regional flight, contact them directly or ask us to file on your behalf.
Lost pets
If your dog or cat is missing, the Marshall Animal Impoundment Center receives strays and lost animals reported to the Police Department. We also connect you with local pet recovery networks. File a priority lost pet report for faster community outreach.
Call Marshall Animal Impound 507-537-9568|Animal Impound details
Community & social channels
Marshall residents post found items on Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and local community pages. We alert these networks to your loss so community members can help in their own searches.
⚠️ Spotted incorrect or outdated information? Let us know so we can review it.
Act early, then let us handle it
The sooner you file, the sooner we can alert the right places and get your description out to the community. Once your report is filed, you can focus on other things. We keep the search going for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Marshall can feel scattershot. The Police Department has one system, the city has another, transit has its own, and community Facebook groups operate separately. By the time you've called around to all of them, a week has gone by. ReportLost simplifies that: one submission, and we make sure the right people and channels know about your loss immediately.
The real advantage kicks in after that first call to the police. Most people stop looking after a week or two, assuming it's gone. But lost items resurface all the time, days or weeks later, on community pages or at local shops. With ReportLost, your report doesn't go quiet. It stays active for your entire search window, automatically checking new found posts and listings against your description, so you can move on without wondering if you missed something.
Common places where people lose things in Marshall
The first step is pinpointing where your loss happened. It helps us route your report to the right place.
Downtown Marshall & Main Street
Shops, restaurants, offices, and pedestrian areas along West and East Main Street. High foot traffic and many storefronts that hold lost items.
Marshall Area Schools & SW Minnesota State University Campus
If you lost something at school or on campus, contact the school's main office or campus police directly, but your ReportLost report will also alert city-wide channels.
Parks & Recreation Areas
Marshall parks, playgrounds, and trails. Items left outdoors are often turned in to the Parks Department or Police.
Community Transit Bus Routes
Lost on a bus around Marshall? Transit holds items at their office. We'll make sure they have your description.
Marshall Airport
Items left at the terminal or lost on a regional flight end up at the airport's lost and found office.
Where Marshall residents post found items
These are the active community channels where lost and found posts appear. We alert them to your report.
Facebook group for pets, a good model for how community members help each other
City announcements and community posts
Local news, alerts, and community updates
Neighborhood-based lost and found posts
Regional subreddits where lost items are sometimes posted
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Marshall Police Department hold lost items?
The Police Department typically holds items for 30 to 90 days, depending on the item and whether it's been claimed. We recommend filing your report as soon as you realize something is missing so they have your information on file before the holding period ends.
What if I lost something on Community Transit?
Contact Community Transit through the City of Marshall at 507-537-6760 to check if your item is in their lost and found office. Items are held during business hours. Include a description of the object, the bus route, and the date you lost it.
Where do I claim a found item from the City of Marshall?
If someone finds your item and turns it in, it may be at the City lost and found office at 344 West Main Street, open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Call 507-537-6760 to check. We help you provide the right details to identify it.
Can ReportLost help with a lost pet?
Yes. We have a dedicated lost pet process that immediately alerts the Marshall Animal Impoundment Center and local pet recovery networks. File a priority pet report to reach community pet rescuers and social channels faster. Your pet report stays active throughout your search period.
How does ReportLost stay active for 12 months?
Once you file, your report enters our active search pool. We automatically cross-reference new found item posts, community alerts, and online listings with your description. If a match appears on local Facebook groups, Nextdoor, classifieds, or other channels we monitor, we notify you. You don't have to check back daily; we do the watching for you.
Is ReportLost official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with the Marshall Police Department or City of Marshall. We don't replace filing a police report. Instead, we make sure your report reaches the police, city offices, and community channels all at once, and we keep your search active while you move forward. Think of us as your search coordinator.
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Found it? Report it now.
The sooner your report reaches the Marshall Police Department, City Hall, and local channels, the better your chances. File now, and we'll take care of routing it to the right places and keeping the search alive.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Marshall Police Department, City of Marshall, Marshall County Sheriff, Community Transit, Marshall Airport, or any local government or transit agency. We help you file reports and alert relevant channels, but we do not operate the lost and found offices themselves. Always file an official report with the police or relevant authority for insurance and legal purposes. See our full disclaimer for details.