Lost and Found in Canaan, New Hampshire
Report a lost item to the Canaan Police Department, post publicly on ReportLost, or use paid search options. Local Facebook groups and the Upper Valley Humane Society also assist with lost pets.
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 Canaan 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
Post for Free
Create a public listing on ReportLost to make your item visible to the community at no cost. Your report stays accessible as long as you maintain it.
Choose a Search Option
For $12, try Automatic Search, which includes 6 months of web monitoring, a ReportLost certificate, and QR stickers. For $25, Team-Assisted Search adds 12 months of monitoring, manual outreach to local services, and distribution to community groups.
Contact Local Services
Call the Canaan Police Department at 603-523-7400 to report your lost item directly. For lost pets, contact the Upper Valley Humane Society at 603-448-6888.
Where to Report and Search
Key contacts and services in Canaan
Canaan Police Department
The Canaan Police Department maintains a lost and found and is the primary point of contact for reporting lost items. You can report in person or by phone.
Canaan Town Office
The Town Clerk's office can direct you to the appropriate local service or provide additional contact information for municipal departments.
Upper Valley Humane Society
If you have lost a pet, the Upper Valley Humane Society is located at 70 Route 118 in Canaan and maintains records of found animals. They also post found animals on their social media channels.
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Ready to Create a Report?
A free public listing takes just a few minutes and is visible to the entire community. Choose the listing option below to get started.
Create a report →In Canaan, lost items are typically reported to the Canaan Police Department, which maintains a lost and found service. You can also post publicly on ReportLost to reach neighbors and increase visibility.
ReportLost is a free public listing platform and offers optional paid searches to supplement direct reporting to local services. Neither a free listing nor a paid search replaces contacting the police or other local authorities directly.
Areas in Canaan
Common locations where items are lost
Downtown Canaan
Central shopping and business district along Route 118
Canaan Village
Residential and commercial area near the village center
Community Groups
Connect with neighbors who may have seen your item
Local Canaan community groups and town pages often help reunite people with lost items
Posts found pets and coordinates animal recovery across the region
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Canaan Police Department keep lost items?
Contact the Canaan Police Department directly at 603-523-7400 to ask about their retention policy for specific items. Policies may vary by item type.
What should I do if I find a lost pet in Canaan?
Bring the animal to the Upper Valley Humane Society at 70 Route 118 in Canaan, or call them at 603-448-6888. You can also contact the Canaan Police Department for guidance.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform that complements direct reporting to police and local services. It does not replace contacting the Canaan Police Department or other official channels.
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Compare Search Options
If you choose a paid search, your report is amplified through web monitoring and, for the team-assisted option, direct outreach to local services and community channels over 12 months.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Canaan Police Department, Upper Valley Humane Society, or any other local government or agency. A free or paid report on ReportLost does not guarantee recovery. Always contact local police and relevant services directly for lost items and pets.