Lost and found in Hanover, New Hampshire: where to report and track your search
Lost items in Hanover are handled by the police department, local transit providers, and individual businesses throughout town. ReportLost centralizes your report and keeps it actively searching for matches across local channels.
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 Hanover
You submit your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to file with the right Hanover offices and post alerts to local channels.
We route to the right places
Your report goes to Hanover Police, the relevant transit services, and local community groups. We file directly where departments accept third-party reports, and provide you with exact steps where you'll need to contact them yourself.
Your report stays active
For a full year, your report keeps searching for matches across lost and found posts, social networks, and local alerts. You won't have to check back every day—we notify you if a credible match appears.
Where lost items are handled in Hanover
Each of these services receives and holds lost property. ReportLost files your report where departments accept third-party submissions, and tells you exactly where and how to contact the others.
Hanover Police Department
The police department receives reports of lost items found anywhere within town limits. Items are held and logged by dispatch. We tell you the exact precinct location and whether your item qualifies for a third-party report filing.
Advance Transit (Local Bus Service)
Items left on Advance Transit buses are collected at the end of each service day and held in their lost and found. You can call the following day or later to check. We provide you with their direct contact and the best time to reach them.
COAST Bus (Regional Service)
COAST collects lost items from regional buses daily. If you left something aboard, they can check their lost and found by phone. We give you their direct line and instructions for describing your item.
Lost Pet Report
If you've lost a cat or dog, Hanover Animal Control logs reports and alerts patrol officers to watch for the animal. The Upper Valley Humane Society and Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire also hold found pets and post to local networks. file a priority lost pet report
Shops, Restaurants & Public Venues
Items left in downtown businesses, on the Dartmouth Green, or at local restaurants are often held at those locations. We generate a checklist of the most likely places and the best way to reach them once you tell us where you were when you noticed the loss.
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Ready to report your lost item?
The sooner you file, the sooner our team can notify the right places and set your report to search. Once it's in, you can step back—we'll track the search for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Hanover—whether it's at Dartmouth, on the downtown green, or on one of the local buses—means contacting several separate systems to recover it. The police department handles items found within town limits, Advance Transit and COAST Bus each manage their own lost and found, and community Facebook groups are where many items reappear. Without a single coordinated report, your lost item can slip through the cracks.
ReportLost simplifies this by filing your report across all the right channels at once and keeping it active as a standing alert. Once you've submitted, our team contacts the police department, transit lost and found offices, and local community networks on your behalf, so you don't have to track down phone numbers and hours yourself. Your report remains searchable for 12 months, automatically cross-checking against new found items posted to local channels, so the search continues even when you stop looking.
Common places where items are lost in Hanover
If you remember where you were when you last had your item, it helps narrow down which lost and found to contact first.
Downtown Hanover & Main Street
Shops, restaurants, and the central business district are frequent locations for wallets, phones, and glasses. Items are often held by the business where they were left, or reported to police.
Dartmouth College Campus
Items lost in libraries, dining halls, dormitories, or campus grounds are typically turned in to the relevant department or campus security. Dartmouth has its own lost and found system for campus property.
The Dartmouth Green
The town's historic central park and gathering space is where personal items are frequently found. Report to Hanover Police for items found in this area.
Local Bus Stops & Transit
Items left on Advance Transit or COAST buses, or at transfer points, go to the respective transit service's lost and found. Call the service directly the next day or later.
Residential & Hanover Center
Items lost in neighborhoods or the outlying Hanover Center area may be turned in to local residents or reported to Animal Control or police.
Community channels where lost items are posted
Many people post found items in town and state groups. ReportLost posts your report here as well, so you don't have to monitor them yourself.
Facebook group for lost and found animals across New Hampshire
Statewide Facebook community for pet recovery
Reddit community for New Hampshire residents, frequently used for lost item posts
Official social media where found items and recovery updates are posted
Local Facebook page that shares found animals and reunites pets with owners
Frequently asked questions about lost and found in Hanover
How long does Hanover Police hold lost items?
The police department holds lost items found within town limits for a set period. Check with them directly at 603-643-2222 to ask about the current retention policy and whether your item is still in their system. Items with identification are prioritized for return.
What if I lost something on a bus? Which service should I call?
If you used Advance Transit, call them at the number on their lost and found page the next day or later. For COAST Bus, call 603-743-5777 and select option 1. Have a description of your item ready. Items are typically held for a set period before disposal, so contact them promptly.
Where do I claim my item once it's been found?
Pickup location depends on which service found it. Police department items can be claimed at 46 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755. Transit items are claimed at the respective bus company's main office or headquarters. When you call, ask for the exact address and hours they're open for pickups.
I lost a pet. What's the first thing I should do?
Contact Hanover Animal Control immediately—reports are logged and officers watch for your pet. Also call the Upper Valley Humane Society at 603-448-6888 and check shelters in the surrounding area. Post to local Facebook lost pet groups and Nextdoor right away. ReportLost can file a priority lost pet report that reaches all these channels at once.
Can ReportLost file a report directly with Hanover Police for me?
ReportLost files your report where the police department accepts third-party submissions. We'll tell you exactly where to file if you need to contact them directly, and we'll post your information to local community channels and lost and found networks right away. Your report stays active for 12 months, continuously searching for matches.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service or part of Hanover Police?
No, ReportLost is an independent service not affiliated with the Hanover Police Department, the town, or any government agency. We're a private reporting platform that helps you organize and distribute your lost item information to the relevant local authorities and community networks. Filing with ReportLost does not replace contacting the police or other agencies directly—it supplements and coordinates those reports for you.
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The more details you can provide—description, location, date, any identifying marks—the better your chances of recovery. We'll take it from there and keep searching on your behalf for the next 12 months.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Hanover Police Department, the Town of Hanover, Advance Transit, COAST Bus, the Upper Valley Humane Society, or any government agency. We file reports and post alerts to local channels, but each entity listed operates its own lost and found system. For official inquiries, contact these services directly.