Lost and found in St. James, Missouri
Report a lost item to the St. James Police Department, check with local businesses and shelters, or publish a free listing on ReportLost. Paid search options include automatic web monitoring and direct outreach to local services.
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.
Recent activity
No report has been filed in St. James yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Contact local services
Call the St. James Police Department at (573) 265-3777 to report your lost item and ask if it has been turned in. Check with businesses, parks, or places where you last saw your item. Contact St. James Animal Shelter if you lost a pet.
Publish a free listing
Create a free public report on ReportLost describing your lost item, location, and contact information. Your listing will be visible to other users searching the site. This option requires no action from our team.
Choose a paid search option
Upgrade to Automatic Search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and an anonymous email link, or Team-Assisted Search ($25) for 12 months including manual outreach to police, animal shelter, local groups, and community pages.
Where to report in St. James
Direct contacts and local services
St. James Police Department
Non-emergency dispatch line for lost items. Ask if your item has been turned in, or report the loss to create an official record.
St. James City Hall
Municipal Center at 100 S. Jefferson Street. City staff can provide guidance on lost items and connect you with relevant local services.
St. James Animal Shelter
If you lost a pet, contact the shelter directly. They also hold found animals and can check if yours has been brought in.
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Reach more people locally
Our team-assisted search option ($25) includes outreach to local Facebook groups, community pages, and the St. James Police Department on your behalf, over a 12-month period.
Create a report →St. James Police Department is your first contact for lost items. Call the non-emergency dispatch line at (573) 265-3777 to report your lost item and check if someone has turned it in. The police department can advise on next steps specific to what you lost.
St. James Animal Shelter and local Facebook groups also help reunite people with lost pets and items. ReportLost offers two paid options to expand your search beyond what you can do directly: automatic web monitoring, or hands-on assistance from our team to contact local services and community pages on your behalf.
Common places to check
Retrace your steps in these areas of St. James
Downtown and Main Street
Shops, restaurants, and municipal offices where items are often turned in to staff.
St. James City Park
Check lost and found at park facilities and nearby businesses.
Connect on social media
Local groups where St. James residents post about lost and found items
Facebook group for lost and found pets in the area
Facebook group for community news and announcements
Facebook group for lost and found items across the county
Common questions
How long do police hold lost items?
St. James Police Department holds found items, but retention periods vary. Call (573) 265-3777 to ask about your specific item and how long it will be kept.
How do I file a report for a lost pet?
Contact St. James Animal Shelter at (573) 265-7955 or info@stjames-animalshelter.org to report a missing pet. Post in the Salem, Rolla, St. James Lost & Found Pets and Animals Facebook group. You can also <a href="/report-lost-pet"><strong>file a lost pet report</strong></a> on ReportLost.
Is ReportLost an official city service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service and does not replace the police department or local animal shelter. Always contact St. James Police and local services directly. ReportLost complements your own efforts with optional paid search features.
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Compare search options →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the St. James Police Department, St. James Animal Shelter, or any other entity listed on this page. Always contact local services directly for immediate assistance.