Lost something in Montevideo? Report it once and let us handle the rest.
One report to the Montevideo Police Department, local businesses, and active community channels. Your report stays active, automatically matching against new found items and community posts.
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 ReportLost works in Montevideo
You describe your lost item
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. Whether it's a wallet, ring, phone, or keys, we capture all the details that matter for recovery.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the Montevideo Police Department, City Hall, local lost and found services, and community groups. We handle the coordination so you don't have to call around.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For 12 months, your report continues checking new found items, community posts, and local channels. You'll get an alert the moment a credible match surfaces, so you can focus on other things.
Where to report and what to expect in Montevideo
Your item could be with the police, city services, local businesses, or held by someone in the community. Here's what each channel does.
Montevideo Police Department
The police accept lost item reports and hold found property. Many items turned in by the community end up here. We identify the right precinct for your loss location and file the report on your behalf, so you're in the system.
Montevideo City Hall
City offices sometimes receive found items, especially items left in public buildings or reported by city staff. We alert them to your loss and provide the details they'll need to help.
Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport
If you lost your item at or near the airport, the airport lost and found holds property during business hours. We direct your report there and provide the information their staff needs.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a cat or dog, time matters. Report to the Montevideo Police Department and local animal resources right away. For faster coordination with shelters and rescue networks in the region, file a priority lost pet report.
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Don't let your lost item slip away
Every hour counts when something goes missing. The sooner you report, the sooner the right people are looking. Once your report is filed, our team takes over the coordination, and your item stays in active circulation for months to come.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Montevideo means reaching out to the police, checking with local shops and offices, posting on community Facebook groups, and hoping someone posts a found item. It's scattered, time-consuming, and easy to miss a lead. Once you report to one place, you're largely on your own to keep watch.
ReportLost simplifies that. File one report with us, and we immediately notify the Montevideo Police Department, City Hall, and active local community channels. Your report then stays active, automatically cross-referencing new found items and posts against your description so you don't have to check every group every day. The search continues for you, and you're alerted as soon as something matches.
Common places to lose things in Montevideo
Losses happen everywhere in town. Report where it happened, and we'll make sure the right local services know.
Downtown Montevideo
Shops, restaurants, and City Hall are frequent drop-off points for wallets, phones, and accessories. Local business owners often cooperate with police on lost and found inquiries.
Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport
Items left at the airport, in vehicles, or during travel are sometimes turned in to airport services. Reporting early improves chances of recovery.
Parks and Recreation Areas
Rings, keys, and personal items are frequently lost outdoors. Community members often return items found in parks to nearby businesses or police.
Schools and Community Centers
Items left on benches, in hallways, or during events often find their way to front desks or lost and found boxes. Quick reporting helps locate them before they're discarded.
Local Businesses and Restaurants
Wallets and glasses left behind at counters or tables are regularly turned in. Describing the business helps us direct your report to the exact location.
Community channels where found items are posted
Montevideo residents share lost and found updates in these active groups. We alert them for you.
Facebook group for lost and found animals across the region
Official city page where community announcements and found items are sometimes shared
Neighborhood app where residents post lost and found items in real time
Reddit community for Minnesota lost and found discussions
Frequently asked questions
How long does the police hold lost and found items?
The Montevideo Police Department typically holds property for a limited time before it may be donated or disposed of. Check with them at 320-269-8808 or visit 103 Canton Ave to inquire about your specific item. ReportLost keeps your report active during the full search period, so we keep monitoring for matches even as time passes.
What if my item was left at a local business?
Many Montevideo businesses hold items at their front desk for several days or weeks. We include them in our alert, and business owners often check with police or community groups if they find something unclaimed.
Can I report a lost pet through ReportLost?
Yes, and we recommend it right away. Lost pets need faster, wider visibility. File a <a href="/report-lost-pet">priority lost pet report</a> to alert animal shelters, rescue networks, and local pet community groups immediately.
How will I know if my item is found?
We monitor community posts, found item announcements, and responses to your report. The moment a credible match appears, we'll send you an alert with details so you can verify and claim your item.
Do I need to call the police myself, or does ReportLost do it?
ReportLost files your report through the appropriate channels and alerts the police, city services, and community groups on your behalf. You're welcome to follow up directly as well, but you don't have to make all those calls yourself.
Is ReportLost an official city service?
ReportLost is an independent service that works with local police and community channels to report lost items and monitor for matches. We're not part of the Montevideo Police Department, but we coordinate directly with them and other official services to get your loss the attention it needs. We replace nothing, but we make the process faster and more thorough.
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Start your search today
The sooner your item is in the system, the sooner Montevideo's network of police, businesses, and community members can help find it. File your report now, and let us keep searching while you move forward.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Montevideo Police Department, City of Montevideo, Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport, or any other local government entity. We coordinate with these services to report your lost item and monitor community channels on your behalf. All information, links, and contacts are provided for your reference and may change. Always verify current details with official sources directly.