Lost something in West Hattiesburg? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report routed to the Hattiesburg Police Department, City Hall, Hub City Transit, Southern Pines Animal Shelter, and active local community channels. Your report stays active, keeping watch across local lost-and-found networks.
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
You Report Your Loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter most for recovery.
We Route It to the Right Places
Your report goes directly to the Hattiesburg Police Department, relevant city services, Hub City Transit if applicable, Southern Pines Animal Shelter for pets, and gets posted to community groups where locals actively search.
Your Report Keeps Searching
For 12 months, your report stays active and continues matching against new found-item posts, community announcements, and local listings. You get alerts when a credible match appears, so you don't have to check every group and channel yourself.
Where to Report a Loss in West Hattiesburg
Local agencies and channels, and how ReportLost connects you to each
Hattiesburg Police Department
The primary place to file a lost-item report in West Hattiesburg. Officers can document your loss and advise on next steps. We generate the exact details you'll need and let you know which precinct covers your location.
City of Hattiesburg
City Hall can direct you to specific lost-and-found services and advise on items lost in public spaces or municipal facilities. We point you to the right department for your situation.
810 N Main St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401|Main Line: 601-545-4500
Hub City Transit
If you lost your item on a local bus or at a transit stop, Hub City Transit's lost-and-found team can help locate it. Report early to the dispatch line.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in the Hattiesburg area, Southern Pines Animal Shelter and the Humane Society of South Mississippi are your first stops. Community groups like 'Lost and Found Pets of the Pinebelt' also activate quickly. File a priority lost pet report with ReportLost to reach all of them at once.
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Don't Let Time Slip Away
The first hours matter. Get your report filed with the Hattiesburg Police Department and routed to the right channels today. Once you've submitted, our system takes over the searching, cross-checking new posts and community finds against your description for months to come.
Report my lost item →Losing something in West Hattiesburg means navigating separate reporting systems: the police department, city services, transit, animal shelters, and scattered community Facebook groups. Each has its own process, phone line, and timeframe. By the time you've called them all and posted everywhere yourself, hours have passed and momentum is lost.
ReportLost simplifies this. One submission generates the right notifications to every local authority and community channel that matters in your case. Then, instead of you refreshing Facebook groups and Nextdoor daily for months, your report remains live and automatically cross-references new found-item posts across the Pinebelt area. You only hear from us when there's a real lead.
Common Places Items Go Missing in West Hattiesburg
When and where people often lose wallets, phones, rings, and more
Downtown Hattiesburg
Shops, restaurants, and main street foot traffic mean lost wallets and phones turn up in business lost-and-founds or with local shop owners. Report to City Hall and nearby merchants quickly.
Hub City Transit Stops
Items left on buses or at shelters are usually turned in to Hub City Transit within 24 hours. Call the main line promptly to check their holding area.
Residential Areas & Parks
Rings, keys, and pet items are often found by neighbors or reported in community Facebook groups. Post your description and alert the police non-emergency line so word spreads.
Southern Pines & Local Shelters
If you've lost a pet, they may be brought here by finders or picked up as strays. Check in person or call daily until you've recovered them.
Community Channels That Search for Your Loss
Active local groups where lost-and-found posts get fast replies
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost and found pets in the Hattiesburg area
Collaborative Facebook group for the broader Pinebelt region
Reddit community for Hattiesburg news and local posts, including lost items and pets
Neighborhood app where locals share found items and pet sightings
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Hattiesburg Police Department keep lost items?
Most police departments hold items for 30 to 90 days before disposal or donation. Call the main line at 601-544-7900 to confirm the holding period and to check if your item has been turned in. Don't delay, as the window can close quickly.
What should I do if I lost something on Hub City Transit?
Contact Hub City Transit immediately at 601-545-3356 with your description and the route number. Items are held for a limited time. If it's not there, ReportLost alerts the transit team as part of your report so they can watch for it if it shows up later.
How do I search multiple lost-and-found groups at once?
You can't, which is why ReportLost exists. Instead of manually checking 'Lost and Found Pets of the Pinebelt,' the main Hattiesburg lost-pet group, Nextdoor, and r/hattiesburg every day, you file one report with us and we post your description to all of them and keep it active for months.
What if I lost a pet in West Hattiesburg?
Call Southern Pines Animal Shelter (601-544-6632) or the Humane Society of South Mississippi's Lost & Found Department (228-863-3354 ext. 3824 or 3825) right away. Also post in the 'Lost and Found Pets of the Pinebelt' Facebook group. With ReportLost, one pet report reaches all of them plus community volunteers.
Does ReportLost replace the police or official lost-and-found services?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that connects you to official channels and community groups, and keeps your report actively searching for 12 months. You still report to the Hattiesburg Police Department and local agencies, but ReportLost handles the routing and the ongoing monitoring so you don't have to manage it all yourself.
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Your Search Starts Now
File your report today and let us handle the outreach to Hattiesburg Police, City Hall, Hub City Transit, Southern Pines Animal Shelter, and every active community channel. Your report will stay live and searching for the entire duration of your coverage period.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Hattiesburg Police Department, City of Hattiesburg, Hub City Transit, Southern Pines Animal Shelter, the Humane Society of South Mississippi, or any local government agency. We route reports to official channels and community groups, but rely on those services to receive and process information. ReportLost does not replace filing a police report or contacting local lost-and-found services directly.