Lost and found in Exeter, New Hampshire: where to report a lost item
Items lost in Exeter are managed by the police department, COAST Bus, local businesses, and the New Hampshire SPCA for animals. ReportLost files your report across the right departments and keeps it active while your search continues.
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.
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How ReportLost helps you in Exeter
You report the loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We collect the details needed to alert the right local services.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Exeter Police Department, transit authority, local businesses, or animal control depending on where the loss occurred. We file where departments accept third-party reports and provide you the exact steps if you need to file directly.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report stays active and searches for matches across local networks, social groups, and public postings. You don't have to check every day—we alert you when something matches.
Where Exeter residents report lost items
Local channels and how ReportLost connects you to them
Exeter Police Department
The police handle items found on streets, in public spaces, and at town facilities. We tell you which precinct covers your loss location and provide the contact details for filing a lost property report.
COAST Bus (Route 7)
Items left on COAST buses in the Exeter area are collected daily. Report directly to their lost-and-found line or supply a description so staff can locate your item in their system.
Local businesses and public venues
Restaurants, shops, libraries, and other public places in Exeter typically hold found items for a set period. We help you identify which venue to contact and draft the information needed to search their lost-and-found.
Lost pet
Missing or found a cat or dog in Exeter? The New Hampshire SPCA and local animal control receive reports of lost and found pets, and community networks share alerts. File a priority lost pet report.
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Ready to report?
The sooner you file, the sooner your report begins searching. Once submitted, you don't need to follow up—we keep your search active.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Exeter can scatter your efforts across multiple departments. A ring mislaid at the library, a wallet left on the COAST bus, a set of keys forgotten at a local shop—each belongs to a different system, each requires a separate call or visit. The police handle items found in public, the bus company manages what's left onboard, venues keep what customers leave behind, and the New Hampshire SPCA receives lost pets.
ReportLost simplifies this. One report, filed once, reaches the channels that matter in Exeter. Your description gets matched against items already checked in, social posts about found goods, and ongoing alerts from community groups. Once filed, your report stays active for a full year, automatically searching for matches so you can focus on the day ahead instead of making rounds to every lost-and-found desk.
Common loss locations in Exeter
Where items are frequently lost or left behind
Downtown Exeter (Front Street)
Shops, restaurants, and the town common are busy gathering spots where wallets, phones, and eyeglasses are often misplaced.
Exeter Library and institutional buildings
Public buildings see regular lost-and-found traffic, particularly documents and personal accessories.
COAST Bus stops and transit areas
Bags, keys, and small items are frequently left on buses or at waiting areas.
Water Street and Exeter residential areas
Neighborhoods where pets go missing and keys are lost near home.
Community networks in New Hampshire
Where Exeter residents share lost and found alerts
Facebook community for missing and found pets across the state
Reddit forum where locals post about lost items and pets
Regional lost pet database serving the Exeter area
Questions about lost items in Exeter
How long do Exeter police hold lost items?
The police department typically holds found property for a set period before items may be donated or discarded. Contact the Exeter Police Department at 603-772-1212 (non-emergency) to confirm current retention policies and check if your item is in their custody.
What happens to items left on COAST buses?
COAST collects lost items at the end of each day and stores them temporarily. Call their lost-and-found line at 603-743-5777 (select option 1) as soon as possible to report what you lost and arrange pickup or return.
Where can I claim a lost item in Exeter?
Items are retrieved through the office or location where they were found: the police station at 20 Court Street for public losses, the COAST office for bus items, or the specific business or venue. ReportLost helps you locate the right office and provides contact details.
How do I report a lost pet in Exeter?
Contact the New Hampshire SPCA at 603-772-2921 (extension 110) or info@nhspca.org, and post in the NH Lost & Found Pets Facebook group and PawBoost. ReportLost also offers a dedicated lost pet report that reaches animal-specific networks.
How long does ReportLost keep my report active?
Your report remains active and searching for 12 months. During that time, it is cross-referenced against items checked in locally, found-item posts on social platforms, and alerts from community groups. You receive a notification if a credible match appears.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that helps you file reports with the right local authorities and maintains an ongoing search on your behalf. We do not replace the police or any other official department—we work alongside them, filing reports where they accept third-party submissions and providing you direct contact information for all other channels.
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Don't let your lost item fade from memory
A single report, filed now, can save you weeks of calling around. Your information reaches the Exeter Police, transit services, local venues, and community networks, and stays in motion for a full year.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Exeter Police Department, COAST Bus, the New Hampshire SPCA, town of Exeter, or any local business or venue. All contact information and links are provided for your convenience and reflect the official channels available as of the date of publication.