Lost something in Redwood Falls? Report it and let us handle the rest.
File one report with us, and we notify the Redwood Falls Police Department, Redwood County Sheriff's Office, local animal services, and active community channels. Your report stays active, so you won't miss a match.
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 tell us what you lost
Describe your lost item, where you lost it in Redwood Falls, and the best way to reach you. We gather the details that matter most to recovery.
We route your report to the right places
We notify Redwood Falls Police, the Sheriff's Office, local animal shelters if it's a pet, transit dispatch if it was on a bus, and share it with community groups watching for found items.
Your report keeps searching for matches
For your entire search period (12 months), your report stays active and we cross-check new found posts, social media activity, and local listings against your description, so you don't have to check every day.
Where to report a loss in Redwood Falls
Here are the key places handling lost items in town. You can contact them directly, or let us do it for you.
Redwood Falls Police Department
The police department handles lost and found reports and can advise on where your item might turn up. We identify your exact precinct and file the report on your behalf.
Redwood County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office maintains a lost and found for items recovered in unincorporated areas of Redwood County. We alert them to your loss so they can keep an eye out.
Lost pets
Redwood Falls Animal Shelter is the first call for lost or found dogs and cats in the area. They also cross-check with the Humane Society network. If you've lost a pet, file a priority lost pet report with us so we can notify shelters and post to pet-specific networks right away.
UCAP Bus Service (Redwood Falls Transit)
If you left your item on a local UCAP bus route, call the dispatch line during business hours. We ensure they have your description and contact info so they can hold it for you.
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
Small airports handle lost items at the administrative office. If you lost something during air travel from Redwood Falls, we can point you to the right contact.
City Hall & General Services
Redwood Falls City Hall can direct you to lost items found in city buildings and public spaces, and provide guidance on next steps. We make sure your report reaches the right desk.
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Every hour counts, but you don't have to do it alone
Filing your report early improves the chances someone will find your item and know to contact you. Once your report is with us, you can breathe easy, our team takes it from there and your report keeps searching.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Redwood Falls means reaching out to several different places at once, the police department, the animal shelter, local Facebook groups, transit dispatch if it was on a bus. Each one has its own process, phone number, and hours. By the time you call them all, precious time has passed and the trail grows cold.
ReportLost bridges that gap. One report, one submission, and we make sure the right people know about your lost item within hours. Better still, your report doesn't stop searching after a single day, it keeps matching against new found posts and social activity for months, which means you can focus on your day while we work for you in the background.
Common places to lose things in Redwood Falls
These neighborhoods and zones see the most lost and found activity.
Downtown & Courthouse Square
The heart of Redwood Falls, with shops, offices, and the courthouse. Wallets, keys, and phones are often left at local businesses and on the grounds here.
Redwood River Recreation & Parks
Popular for walks and gatherings along the Redwood River. Lost items are frequently found near park benches, trails, and picnic areas.
Highway 71 Commercial Corridor
Gas stations, restaurants, and shops along the main route through town. Items left in vehicles and parking lots often end up with local business managers.
Airport Road Area
Around the municipal airport. Luggage and travel items are the most common finds here.
Community groups watching for lost items
Many locals post found items and lost pet alerts on social media. Reporting with us ensures you're in these channels too.
Active Facebook group for local news, lost pets, and community alerts
Official police page that shares tips and sometimes lost and found updates
Broader Minnesota community where Redwood Falls residents sometimes post recovery stories
Frequently asked questions
How long does the police department hold lost items?
Redwood Falls Police and Redwood County Sheriff's Office typically hold lost items for 30 to 60 days before disposal or donation. When you report with us, we ensure your description is on file so they'll contact you if it comes in, and we remind you to follow up after a few weeks if nothing surfaces.
What if I lost my item on a UCAP bus?
Call the UCAP dispatch line at 800-992-1710 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) to ask if your item has been turned in. We generate a clear description and contact info to give them, and we keep checking for you throughout your search period.
Where do I reclaim a lost pet?
Redwood Falls Animal Shelter at 201 Sherwood Dr (507-644-3853) is your first stop for lost dogs and cats. They're open regular business hours. If your pet isn't there, the Humane Society and stray animal networks are also checked. File a lost pet report with us for wider and faster outreach.
How long does ReportLost keep my report active?
You choose between a 6-month or 12-month search period when you file. Throughout that time, your report stays in our system and we cross-check new found posts and social media activity against your description, so you don't have to manually search every day.
What if I lost something at the airport?
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport has a small lost and found office. Call 507-616-7499 or 507-430-8872 to inquire. If it was a larger commercial flight, the airline's lost and found also applies. We can advise on the fastest way to follow up and keep your report active while you do.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with any police department or city agency. We don't replace the police, we complement them. When you report with us, we notify the Redwood Falls Police Department, Sheriff's Office, and other relevant local services on your behalf, and we keep your report searching in the background. Filing with us also helps you understand who to contact and speeds up the process across multiple channels.
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Ready to report your lost item?
The sooner you file, the sooner Redwood Falls Police, the Sheriff's Office, animal services, and local community channels get the word. Your report then stays active for months, searching for matches so you can move forward with your day.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Redwood Falls Police Department, Redwood County Sheriff's Office, Redwood Falls Animal Shelter, Redwood Falls Municipal Airport, UCAP transit, or the City of Redwood Falls. We are not an official government service. When you file a report with us, we route it to the relevant official agencies and community channels; you remain responsible for following up with them directly as needed. All links to external agencies are provided for your reference and convenience.