Lost something in Indianola? Here is where to report it.
One report connects you with the Indianola Police Department, the city animal shelter, local Facebook groups, and more. Your report stays active, keeping your search alive while you move forward.
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 Indianola
You file your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather all the details we need to route your report to the right places.
We notify the right channels
Your report is sent to the Indianola Police Department, Hough-Dement Animal Shelter (if it's a pet), and relevant community networks. We handle the legwork so you don't have to contact each place separately.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report remains active, automatically cross-checking new found item reports, community posts, and shelter intakes. You'll get an alert if a credible match appears, so you can stop checking manually every day.
Where lost items go in Indianola
And how ReportLost connects you to each one.
Indianola Police Department
The police receive found items turned in by community members and businesses. If your item ends up here, we tell you the right phone number to call and which non-emergency line to use. We also generate the specific details to mention so they can look up your report quickly.
Hough-Dement Animal Shelter
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet in Indianola, the shelter is a critical stop. We make sure your pet is reported there immediately and help you provide the shelter with all the details they need. If you'd like priority help with a lost pet, file a priority lost pet report.
City Hall & Municipal Services
Indianola City Hall can point you toward specific departments and may hold items left at public facilities. We help you understand which department to contact and what information to provide when you reach out.
Local Community Groups
Mississippi and Indianola Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and Reddit communities are where locals share found items and missing pet alerts. We cross-post your report to the active community channels so neighbors can keep an eye out.
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Start your search today
The sooner you file a report, the sooner the right people know what you're looking for. Once it's submitted, your search begins across all the channels that matter in Indianola, and you can focus on other things while we keep looking for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something valuable in Indianola can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure which city office holds it or who to call first. Found items end up scattered across the police department, the local animal shelter, Facebook community groups, and individual businesses, making it hard to know where to start looking.
ReportLost simplifies the whole process. You file one report with us, and we make sure the right people know about your loss. Best of all, your report stays active during your entire search period, so you don't have to spend weeks re-posting on social media or calling the same numbers again and again. We keep searching the channels that matter until you find what you're looking for.
Common places people lose items in Indianola
We can help you report to the right location, no matter where you lost your item.
Downtown Indianola
The historic downtown core, including Front Avenue and 2nd Street, where City Hall, the police station, and local shops are located.
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
A major thoroughfare through Indianola, home to the animal shelter, city services, and retail establishments.
Linbar & Gentry Drive
Residential areas where lost pets are frequently reported by neighbors and where community search efforts often begin.
Highway 82 West
The commercial corridor with businesses and shops where visitors and locals frequently leave items behind.
Public Parks & Recreation Areas
Green spaces throughout Indianola where outdoor items like keys, wallets, and pet collars are commonly lost.
Community networks watching for your lost item
ReportLost connects you to the groups and channels where Indianola residents share found items and missing pet alerts.
Mississippi subreddit where community members post about lost items and pets statewide
Local Indianola and Mississippi lost and found groups where neighbors actively share sightings
Neighborhood-based platform where residents post about found items in their immediate area
The police department's official page, which sometimes posts about found items and community alerts
Questions about losing and finding items in Indianola
How long will the police department keep a lost item before disposing of it?
Contact the Indianola Police Department directly at 662-887-1811 to ask about their specific retention policy. Generally, most police departments hold items for 30 to 90 days, but policies vary. Filing a report with us means we help ensure your loss is documented with them right away.
If I lose a pet in Indianola, where should I look first?
Call Hough-Dement Animal Shelter at 662-887-7623 (open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and check in person if possible. Also contact the police non-emergency line at 662-887-1811. Posting in local Facebook groups and on Nextdoor helps neighbors spot your pet quickly. A priority lost pet report through ReportLost gets your information to all these places at once.
What should I do if I find an item in Indianola?
If you find something valuable, turn it in to the Indianola Police Department at 300 2nd Street or contact them at 662-887-1811. For items found at specific businesses, give them to the manager on duty. For found pets, contact the animal shelter at 342 N Martin Luther King Jr Drive or call 662-887-7623.
Can I file a police report for a lost item, or just report it missing?
For most lost items (wallet, keys, personal belongings), you would file a lost property report rather than a theft report. High-value items may require a formal report. Call the Indianola Police Department at 662-887-1811 to ask about the right process for your specific item. We help you prepare all the details they'll need.
How often should I check back with the police or animal shelter?
Once you've filed a report, follow up every 7 to 10 days, but don't need to obsess over it daily. This is where ReportLost helps: your report stays active and we'll alert you if a credible match shows up, so you can stop doing the daily legwork yourself.
Is ReportLost.org official or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels, not a replacement for them. We're not affiliated with the Indianola Police Department or any city agency. When you file with us, we make sure your information gets routed to the police, the animal shelter, and community networks, and we keep your search active for 12 months. You're always welcome to contact these places directly, but we handle the coordination and ongoing search for you.
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Ready to find what you lost?
The first step is simple. File your report with ReportLost and we'll take it from there, routing it to the Indianola Police Department, local shelters, and community groups. Your report stays active for months, so you can stop worrying and let us do the searching.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Indianola Police Department, City of Indianola, Hough-Dement Animal Shelter, or any other official agency. We work with these organizations to help reunite people with their lost items, but we are not part of their operations. Always contact official channels directly for emergencies or time-sensitive matters.