Lost something in Great Falls? Here is who to contact.
File one report and we handle the rest, routing your case to the Great Falls Police Department, the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter, local transit, and Great Falls International Airport. Our system scans public channels, social posts, and marketplace listings continuously, so you don't have to check back manually.
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 describe your loss
Submit details about what you lost, where, and when. We gather the specifics needed for every authority and platform in Great Falls.
We route it to the right channels
Your report reaches the Great Falls Police Department Property Room, city services, Great Falls Transit District, the airport, and animal control if needed, all in one step.
Automated monitoring finds matches
We scan Great Falls Facebook groups, Craigslist, Nextdoor, Reddit, and local marketplace posts daily, matching descriptions and locations to alert you when someone reports finding your item.
Where to Report and What to Do
Key services in Great Falls and what happens when you report with ReportLost
Great Falls Police Department
The Police Department's Property Room holds found items and processes lost reports. Call the non-emergency line to ask if your item has been turned in, or visit in person. ReportLost ensures your case reaches the right desk and generates the exact details to provide.
Non-emergency line: 406-455-8599|Property Room: 406-455-8541
City Hall & City Services
The City Clerk's office and city services manage lost and found coordination for municipal spaces and public facilities. Reach out if your loss occurred at a city building or park. We notify the right city department on your behalf.
Great Falls Transit District
Lost something on a local bus? The transit district maintains a lost and found. Call or visit the transfer center to report or check for your item. ReportLost alerts the transit office directly so staff know to watch for your belongings.
Great Falls International Airport (GTF)
If you lost an item in the terminal or on airport grounds, the airport administration office handles lost and found. Contact them during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm). We provide airport staff with your description so they can prioritize the search.
City of Great Falls Animal Shelter & Local Rescues
Lost a pet? The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter and local animal control work together to reunite lost animals with their families. Post on the Great Falls Lost and Found Pets Facebook group and contact the shelter immediately. ReportLost connects your case to animal services and monitors posts for matches, giving you priority alerts. File a priority lost pet report to activate urgent channels.
Animal Shelter: 406-454-2276|Montana Animal Control (Cascade County): 406-727-7387
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Ready to activate the search?
The sooner your loss is reported, the sooner our monitoring team begins scanning Great Falls channels and the sooner local services know to watch for your item. Once you submit, the legwork becomes ours.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Great Falls can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure whether it landed with the police, the transit district, a local business, or a stranger's honest Facebook post. The city's services work independently, meaning you'd normally have to contact each one separately and refresh search pages constantly over weeks or months.
ReportLost simplifies that burden. One submission activates connections across the Great Falls Police Department, city services, Great Falls Transit District, the airport, and animal control, while our system performs the continuous online search you'd otherwise do yourself, alerting you instantly when a credible match appears on local channels.
Common loss hotspots in Great Falls
Where people often lose items and where ReportLost focuses its monitoring
Downtown Great Falls & Park Drive
The central business and civic district, including City Hall and popular shops, generates frequent lost and found reports. We monitor local channels for items lost in this busy hub.
Great Falls International Airport (GTF)
Terminal areas, parking lots, and ground transportation are common loss locations. Our team tracks airport-specific announcements and coordinates with terminal staff.
Great Falls Transit District Routes & Transfer Center
Buses and transfer stations account for many lost items. We ensure your case reaches transit staff and scan local posts from commuters.
Parks & Recreational Areas (Kiwanis Park, Missouri River)
Open spaces around the river and local parks see items left behind. Social groups often post found items in these zones, and we monitor that activity.
Shopping & Commercial Districts
Retail areas and public facilities are natural gathering spots for lost property. We reach out to relevant businesses and track secondhand marketplace posts.
Great Falls' active lost and found community
Real people helping each other recover lost items on local platforms
Active Facebook group where locals post and discuss lost and found items
Dedicated Facebook community for lost and found animals in the area
Reddit community where residents sometimes post about lost items and pets
Marketplace listings of lost and found goods
Common questions about losing and finding items in Great Falls
How long does the Great Falls Police Department hold onto found items?
The Police Department Property Room retains unclaimed items according to Montana law and city policy. Contact the Property Room at 406-455-8541 as soon as possible to report your loss and check their current inventory, which is updated regularly.
What should I do if I lose something on a Great Falls Transit bus?
Call the Great Falls Transit District main office at 406-727-0382 or visit the transfer center at 406-454-9974. Describe your item and the route or time you traveled. ReportLost submits your report directly to the transit office so they can prioritize checking their lost and found.
How do I search for a lost pet in Great Falls?
Contact the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter (406-454-2276) and Montana Animal Control at 406-727-7387 immediately. Post on the Great Falls Lost and Found Pets Facebook group and check Petco Love Lost. ReportLost can activate priority alerts across all these channels and monitor social posts for matches.
What if I lost something at Great Falls International Airport?
Call the airport administration office at 406-727-3404 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm). Provide a clear description of your item and where you think you left it. We notify the airport immediately and track any related posts or claims.
How often does ReportLost check local channels for matches?
Our system performs continuous automated scans of Facebook groups, Craigslist, Nextdoor, Reddit, and local marketplace posts. When we detect a match between a found post and your description, you receive an alert immediately so you can connect with the person who found your item.
Is ReportLost.org an official city service or affiliated with the Great Falls Police Department?
ReportLost is an independent service, not an official government or police agency. We complement the work of local authorities by consolidating your report and conducting automated online monitoring that city services cannot do themselves. You can still report directly to the police or other agencies if you prefer; ReportLost simply saves you time and improves your odds by keeping watch on local channels continuously.
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Don't let your lost item slip through the cracks.
In Great Falls, items can be scattered across multiple lost and found systems and thousands of social posts. ReportLost connects them all and keeps searching while you move on with your day. A few minutes now could save you hours of manual checking and increase your chances of recovery.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service. We are not affiliated with the City of Great Falls, the Great Falls Police Department, Great Falls Transit District, Great Falls International Airport, the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter, Montana Animal Control, or any other government or private entity. We coordinate with these services by submitting reports on your behalf and performing supplementary online monitoring. This guide is provided for informational purposes only; always verify current contact details and hours with the relevant authority directly.