Lost something in Kirksville? Report it once and let us handle the rest.
One report gets routed to the Kirksville Police Department, Truman State University Public Safety, local businesses, and active community channels. Your report stays active and keeps searching for 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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Across the United States
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to reach the right people in Kirksville all at once.
We notify the right offices
Your report goes directly to the Kirksville Police Department, Truman State University Public Safety, Kirk-Tran if it's transit-related, and the local channels where people post found items.
Your report searches automatically
For 12 months, your report keeps matching against new found-item posts, marketplace listings, and community announcements. You get an alert the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check every day yourself.
Where Lost Items Go in Kirksville
Each location has its own process. ReportLost coordinates with all of them.
Kirksville Police Department
Items found on the street or in public often end up here. Police hold lost and found for a standard retention period. We file your report with them and direct you to their official contact so you know exactly where to follow up.
Kirksville Police (119 E. McPherson St.)|Non-emergency: 660.785.6945
Truman State University Public Safety
If you lost something on or near campus, Truman's Department of Public Safety maintains a lost and found. We alert them to your report with all details so they know to watch for your item.
Kirk-Tran Public Transit
Lost something on a Kirk-Tran bus? Items go to the dispatch office. We route your report there and provide you the contact details to check status directly. Kirk-Tran runs Monday through Friday, 6 am to 6 pm.
Kirksville Regional Airport
If your item was lost at IRK, the airport maintains its own lost and found. We generate the exact information you need to contact them and include your report in their tracking.
Local Businesses & Public Spaces
Restaurants, shops, hotels, and community venues often keep lost items briefly. We alert relevant businesses in your area and keep searching across local lost and found posts.
Lost Pets
Lost your cat, dog, or other pet in Kirksville? Pets need faster action and wider visibility. file a priority lost pet report to activate urgent alerts through shelters, vets, and community groups.
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The sooner you report, the better your chances.
Every day that passes means fewer people remember where they were and fewer eyes are actively looking. Once your report is filed with us, the searching begins right away, and your report keeps working for months. You can breathe easier knowing the Kirksville Police, Truman Public Safety, Kirk-Tran, and the broader community have your details.
Report my lost item →Kirksville is a college town with a bustling downtown, Truman State University campus, and busy transit routes, which means lost items end up scattered across police records, university offices, Kirk-Tran dispatch, and dozens of Facebook posts and local channels. Most people have to call around, post in multiple groups, and check back constantly to recover what they've lost. ReportLost removes that friction.
With one report, we connect you to all the right places at once and activate a continuous search on your behalf. Your item description automatically matches against new found-item reports, community posts, and listings for the entire duration of your search. You stay in control, but you're no longer doing the legwork alone.
Common Places Where Items Go Missing in Kirksville
We route your report to the right offices for each area.
Downtown Kirksville & Main Street
Shops, restaurants, and public spaces along Franklin Street and downtown corridors are busy loss zones. Items often end up with business owners or police.
Truman State University Campus
Dorms, classrooms, libraries, and student centers see frequent lost items. Truman Public Safety holds these separately and coordinates with departments.
Kirk-Tran Routes & Transit Centers
Buses and waiting areas are common loss points. Transit dispatch holds items with specific procedures and retention times.
Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)
Security checkpoints, terminals, and gates. Airport lost and found operates separate from city services.
Residential Areas & Parks
Items lost on neighborhood streets or in parks often reach police or nearby residents. Community posts help here.
Where Kirksville Posts About Lost Items
We monitor these channels and post your report.
Active community dedicated to reuniting lost pets with owners
Local Kirksville subreddit where residents post about found and lost items
Official city page often shared by residents reporting lost items
Neighborhood-level posts about lost and found items in your area
Common Questions About Lost Items in Kirksville
How long does the Kirksville Police Department hold lost items?
The Kirksville Police Department holds items for a standard period before releasing unclaimed property. We recommend checking with them directly at 660.785.6945 after filing your report with us, as retention times can vary depending on the item and how it was found.
What if I lost something on a Kirk-Tran bus?
Call Kirk-Tran dispatch or Adair County OATS at 660-415-0901 or 1-800-654-6287 to report it. Items are typically held at the dispatch office. When you file with ReportLost, we alert them immediately so they know to look for your item.
Where is Truman State University's lost and found located?
Truman's Department of Public Safety manages the campus lost and found. Call them at 660.785.4176 to inquire. They maintain items for varying periods depending on category and value. We notify them when you file a report.
Does Kirksville Regional Airport have a lost and found?
Yes. The airport's lost and found can be reached at 660.665.5020 (airport main line, open Monday-Friday 7 am to 9 pm, Saturday-Sunday 8 am to 9 pm). For TSA-related losses, you can also submit a form directly to TSA. We include this information in your report.
How long will my report stay active with ReportLost?
Your report remains active for your entire search period, which you choose at signup, typically 12 months. During this time, your report automatically matches against new found-item posts, community announcements, and marketplace listings. You receive an alert as soon as a credible match appears.
Is ReportLost affiliated with the Kirksville Police Department or City of Kirksville?
No. ReportLost is an independent service. We are not part of any government agency. However, we partner with and notify official channels, including the Kirksville Police Department, Truman Public Safety, Kirk-Tran, and other local services, to amplify your report. Filing with us does not replace contacting these offices directly, but it ensures they all know about your loss simultaneously.
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Ready to find what you lost?
Filing your report takes just a few minutes. Once submitted, your details reach the Kirksville Police, Truman Public Safety, Kirk-Tran, local businesses, and community channels all at once. Then your report goes to work, searching continuously for a match. You're no longer managing this alone.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost and found coordination service and is not affiliated with the City of Kirksville, Kirksville Police Department, Truman State University, Kirk-Tran, Kirksville Regional Airport, or any other government or private entity mentioned. We work to notify these organizations on your behalf, but filing a report with ReportLost does not replace direct contact with police, transit authorities, or other relevant services. Always follow up directly with the appropriate local office for official status.