Lost something in Richmond Heights? Here is who to contact.
File a single report and we'll connect you with the Richmond Heights Police Department, local lost and found offices, and active community channels. Your report stays active, searching for matches automatically so you don't have to.
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 Richmond Heights
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, when, and where in Richmond Heights. We gather all the details needed to reach the right local services.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Richmond Heights Police Department, city offices, transit authorities if needed, and gets posted to active local channels where residents look for found items.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, we monitor new found item posts and listings across local platforms. When a match appears, you'll get an alert. You can focus on your day while we work behind the scenes.
Where lost items go in Richmond Heights
Here's who holds lost and found in the area, and how ReportLost connects you to them.
Richmond Heights Police Department
The police department receives many lost and found reports from residents and local businesses. We make sure your report reaches them right away and provide you with the exact contact details and description they'll need.
Richmond Heights City Hall
City Hall can direct you to the right department and may have information about lost items turned in to municipal offices or public spaces. We provide you with the details to contact them with your report.
Metro St. Louis Transit
If you lost something on a Metro bus or light rail in the Richmond Heights area, their customer service team maintains a lost and found. We'll help you describe your item accurately and get it to the right Metro department.
St. Louis Lambert Airport
Traveling through Lambert and lost a wallet, phone, or bag? The airport police department runs the lost and found, open weekdays. We'll make sure your report includes all the details they'll ask for.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a cat or dog in Richmond Heights, time matters. Local shelters, animal control, and community networks can help bring your pet home. file a priority lost pet report to get your pet's information in front of the right rescuers and shelters immediately.
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Why file with ReportLost?
Reporting early and in the right places improves your chances, but figuring out where those places are and staying on top of all of them takes time and energy you might not have. Once you file your report with us, we handle the routing. You can breathe easier knowing your item is being looked for automatically for months to come.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Richmond Heights is stressful, especially when you're not sure where to start looking or who to call. The police department, local shops, transit authority, and community groups all handle lost and found separately, which means you might have to make multiple calls and check several places over weeks just to cover your bases.
ReportLost simplifies that. One report, filed once, reaches all the right channels in Richmond Heights at the same time. Better yet, your report doesn't expire after a day or two, it stays active and keeps searching for a match for the entire duration you choose. No more wondering if you checked everywhere or if something turned up after you stopped looking.
Common places people lose items in Richmond Heights
Got a general idea of where you lost something? Here are places residents often search.
Dale Avenue & Big Bend Boulevard
The main commercial and civic hub, with shops, restaurants, City Hall, and the Police Department. A busy area where wallets, phones, and keys frequently turn up.
Metro Transit stops and bus routes
Public transportation corridors where riders often realize they've lost items after they've already left the bus. Metro's lost and found handles these quickly.
Local shopping centers and retail
Restaurants, grocery stores, and shops along the main corridors. Many recovered items end up with store managers or customer service desks.
Residential neighborhoods
If you lost something while out in your neighborhood, community Facebook groups and Nextdoor are often where residents post found items.
Where Richmond Heights residents post found items
Your lost item might already be found and posted here. We'll help get the word out too.
Community group for lost and found pets across the St. Louis metro
Neighborhood app where Richmond Heights residents post found items
Reddit subreddit for St. Louis area posts, including lost and found discussions
Dedicated pet database and alert system for the St. Louis area
Questions about losing something in Richmond Heights
How long does the Police Department keep lost items?
Contact the Richmond Heights Police Department at 314-655-3630 to ask about their specific retention policy for lost and found items. Different items may be held for different lengths of time, so it's worth asking about your specific loss.
What if I lost something on the Metro bus?
Call Metro Transit Customer Service at 314-231-2345 or visit their Lost & Found page. Have details about the bus route, time, and a description of your item ready. ReportLost will make sure this information is included in your report.
How do I search for found items in Richmond Heights?
Check the Facebook group 'Greater St Louis Missouri Lost & Found Paws', Nextdoor, and local community groups. Many residents post found items there. You can also call City Hall at 314-645-0404 to ask if anything matching your description has been turned in.
If I lost something at Lambert Airport, who should I contact?
Call the St. Louis Lambert Airport Lost & Found at 314-890-1370. They're open 9 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Be ready with a description and the date and location (terminal, gate, baggage claim) where you lost it.
How quickly should I report a lost item?
The sooner the better. Once an item is found and turned in, it may be held for a limited time before being discarded or donated. Reporting immediately gives local services and community channels your description so they can help reunite you with your belongings.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official police departments and local lost and found offices, not instead of them. When you file with us, we route your report to the right official channels and post to community platforms. You're still making an official report with the Richmond Heights Police Department, we just handle the coordination and keep the search active for you.
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Ready to report your loss?
The sooner you file, the sooner we can get your information to the Richmond Heights Police Department, local offices, and community channels. Fill out your report now, and let us handle the routing while you move forward.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Richmond Heights Police Department, St. Louis Metro Transit, St. Louis Lambert Airport, the City of Richmond Heights, or any other local entity. We coordinate with these official services on your behalf, but we do not replace them. Always contact local authorities directly for emergencies or official police matters.