Lost something in St. Paul? We'll help you find it.
File one report and we handle the rest: we notify the Saint Paul Police Department, Metro Transit, MSP Airport (if relevant), and monitor local channels on your behalf. Then our system spends weeks searching the webâsocial posts, marketplaces, community groupsâautomatically alerting you the moment a match appears.
đRecently reported lost items in St. Paul â updated this July 19, 2026
- đ Silver necklace lost near Fort Snelling, July 16.
- đ Reading glasses lost near Bruce Vento Scenic Overlook, July 13.
- đ Eyeglasses lost near Leif Erikson, July 15.
How it works
You tell us what you lost
Describe your item, when and where you lost it, and any identifying details. We gather all the information authorities and community members need to help you recover it.
We connect with the right places
Your loss is routed straight to the Saint Paul Police Department non-emergency line, Metro Transit's Lost & Found (if it's a bus or light rail), MSP Airport (if applicable), and local animal control. You don't have to call or visit each one separately.
We monitor for matches continuously
While you go about your day, our automated search scans Facebook groups, Reddit threads, Nextdoor posts, online marketplaces, and local classifieds across the Twin Cities. The moment someone posts "found" something matching your description, location, and timeframe, you get an alert with a direct link.
Where to reportâand what we do for you
Here's how to reach the main recovery channels yourself, and how ReportLost speeds up the process.
Saint Paul Police Department
The Saint Paul Police non-emergency line is your first step for lost items within city limits. They take reports, assign case numbers, and maintain records that other residents and officers can reference. We generate the exact description and details to include, and we file the report on your behalf.
Metro Transit Lost & Found
Left your item on a bus, light rail, or at a transit station in the Twin Cities? Metro Transit's Lost & Found Department holds items and reviews them during business hours. The sooner you report, the sooner they can search their holdings. We complete their online form with all your details and follow up on your timeline.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you left something at MSP Airportâwhether at security, your gate, or inside a terminalâthe airport's Lost & Found office can help. They're open weekdays mornings through early afternoon, and hold items for a limited time. We ensure your description reaches them right away, with the right location details so they can zero in on your item.
Lost pet?
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in St. Paul, call Animal Control immediately to file a lost report. They maintain a database, contact local vets and shelters, and help reunite pets with their families. Time matters with lost animals. File a priority lost pet report with us for faster, broader alerts across community pet networks.
Local community & social channels
St. Paul residents actively use Facebook groups, Reddit, and Nextdoor to post found items and help neighbors. We monitor these channels for you 24/7, cross-referencing descriptions, times, and locations to spot matches you might otherwise miss while juggling daily life.
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Get your report filed today
The sooner you report, the sooner authorities can check their lost & found holdings and community members can keep an eye out. Once your report is live, you can relax knowing that our system is actively searching for matches around the clock.
Report my lost item âSt. Paul's parks, buses, shops, and neighborhoods are full of lifeâand sometimes the things we treasure get left behind in all that activity. Whether you lost your wallet on the light rail, left your jacket at a downtown restaurant, or misplaced your phone at MSP Airport, the challenge isn't just reporting it: it's staying on top of the response. Police take your report. Metro Transit checks their lost bins. Your friends post on Facebook. But coordinating all those channels, checking back daily, and hoping someone noticed takes time and energy you probably don't have.
ReportLost simplifies the whole process. File your loss once, and we make sure the right authorities and community channels hear about it. Better yet, we then spend weeks automatically searching the web on your behalfâscanning the Facebook Lost & Found groups, Twin Cities subreddits, local buy-sell pages, and classified sitesâso you don't have to refresh those pages every morning. If your item shows up anywhere online in the St. Paul area, you'll know about it immediately.
Common places where St. Paul residents lose items
Loss doesn't follow neighborhood lines, but these areas see frequent reports.
Downtown St. Paul
The Capitol building, government offices, shops along 5th Street, and civic spaces see regular foot trafficâand occasional lost items. Close to police headquarters, making follow-ups easier.
West 7th Street & Highland Park
Residential neighborhoods with parks, cafes, and local businesses where wallets, keys, and jackets are frequently left behind. Active community groups share found items here.
University Avenue & Midway
Busy commercial and educational corridor with buses, shops, and foot traffic. Items lost on the light rail or at stops often wind up here.
Como Park & Grand Avenue
Parks, zoo, restaurants, and summer events bring crowds. Community members often post found items in local groups when they discover something.
Near MSP Airport
Parking lots, rental car facilities, hotel shuttles, and terminal areas see rapid turnover. Airport lost & found receives items daily but has limited hold times.
Where St. Paul community members post about lost & found
These groups are active and monitored by ReportLost. We search them so you don't have to.
Local St. Paul subreddit with frequent lost & found posts
Broader Twin Cities community, popular for lost items across the region
Dedicated Facebook group for lost and found felines
Facebook community focused on missing and found dogs
Neighborhood-specific groups and city-wide community pages
Hyperlocal platform where St. Paul residents post found items with photos and addresses
Questions about recovering lost items in St. Paul
How long does the Saint Paul Police Department hold a lost item report on file?
Once you file a report with the non-emergency line (651-291-1111), it remains in their system. They won't actively search indefinitely, but officers and residents can reference it. ReportLost keeps your report active and monitored for much longerâtypically 6 to 12 months depending on the item type.
How long does Metro Transit hold lost items?
Metro Transit's Lost & Found Department retains items for a limited time while they attempt to reunite them with owners. The exact hold period varies, so it's important to report and claim items as soon as possible. We ensure your report reaches them right away and follow up on your behalf.
What if I lost my item on a specific bus route?
When you report to Metro Transit, include the route number, time, and direction of travel. Their Lost & Found team can then check the depot and the specific vehicle. We'll make sure all those details are in your report to speed up their search.
If I lose something at MSP Airport, how long will they hold it?
MSP's Lost & Found office is located on the valet level of Terminal 1 and operates weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Items are held for a reasonable time before being discarded or donated. The sooner you report and claim, the better your chances. We alert them immediately with your description and location.
Should I post my lost item on Facebook groups myself, or let ReportLost do it?
Both approaches help. You can post directly to groups like the St. Paul Lost & Found Cats or Dogs pages if your item is an animal. For general lost items, we recommend filing through ReportLost so we can monitor all channels for you automatically. We'll track responses and matches you might otherwise miss.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels, not as a replacement. We partner with and refer you to the Saint Paul Police Department, Metro Transit, MSP Airport, and local animal control. We handle the legwork of coordinating those reports and monitoring community channels on your behalf, but the official recovery process still goes through the government and transit agencies.
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Ready to recover your lost item?
The sooner you report, the sooner the authorities and the St. Paul community can help. File your report now and let our system take it from thereâwe'll monitor social posts, marketplaces, and lost & found pages until your item is found or recovered.
Start my report âReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Saint Paul Police Department, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, Metro Transit, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, City of Saint Paul, or any other government agency or private entity listed on this page. We coordinate reports on your behalf and monitor public channels, but all official recovery efforts are conducted by the authorities and services themselves. See our full terms and privacy policy for details.