Lost something in Madison? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report reaches the Madison Police Department, Borough Hall, NJ Transit Lost and Found, local community groups, and active social channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found items.
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 Madison
You tell us what you lost
Describe your missing item, where you lost it in Madison, and how to reach you. We gather all the details needed to contact the right places.
We route it to the right channels
Your report goes directly to Madison Police, Borough offices, NJ Transit if relevant, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center for pets, and gets posted to local Facebook groups and Nextdoor so the community can help.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report stays active and automatically matches against new found items reported by shelters, transit, police, and community members. You get notified the moment a credible match surfaces, so you don't have to check back yourself.
Where to report a lost item in Madison
These are the official channels to contact. ReportLost handles routing for you, but here's what each office does.
Madison Police Department
The Police Department's non-emergency line is answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They take lost and found reports and can help you file a formal report if your item has value. We contact the right precinct desk and include all key details for you.
Madison Borough Hall
Borough Hall handles administrative lost and found for items turned in at public buildings and events. You can file a report or check whether someone has already brought your item in. We know which department to alert based on where you lost it.
NJ Transit Lost and Found
Lost something on a bus or at a transit stop in Madison? NJ Transit maintains a centralized lost and found system. Call the automated line to report your item or check if someone turned it in. We generate the exact details for your transit report.
Lost Pet Priority
If you've lost a cat or dog, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison is the main local shelter where lost pets are brought. Report to them, the police, and community pet groups immediately. file a priority lost pet report with ReportLost to alert all channels at once.
Call St. Hubert's 973-377-2295|Visit 575 Woodland Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
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The sooner you report, the sooner we search
The first hours and days after losing something are critical. Once you've filed with us, you're covered, your report is active, and you don't have to stress about checking a dozen websites every day. Let's get started.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Madison can feel overwhelming. Between the police non-emergency line, Borough Hall, NJ Transit's separate system, local shelters, and scattered Facebook posts, your lost item could be found by someone but never make its way back to you. If it's a pet, the stakes are even higher, but even then you're piecing together calls to St. Hubert's, the police, and posts in multiple groups.
ReportLost simplifies this by doing the legwork for you. File one report with us, and we contact the Madison Police Department, Borough services, transit lost and found, local animal welfare centers, and community channels all at once. Better yet, your report doesn't stop searching after a week or two, it stays active for months, continuously cross-checking new found items so you can breathe easy knowing someone's still looking.
Common places where items go missing in Madison
Whether it happened downtown, on a bus, or at a local landmark, tell us where and we'll alert the right office.
Downtown Madison
Main Street and surrounding shops, restaurants, and sidewalks. Many items reported lost here end up at Borough Hall or police.
Madison Station / NJ Transit
Bus stops and the transit hub. Lost items on buses go to NJ Transit's central lost and found system within 24-48 hours.
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center area
If your pet went missing near the shelter or around Woodland Avenue, check there first and report immediately.
Local Parks & Green Spaces
Items left at parks are sometimes turned in to Borough Hall or picked up by residents who post on local Facebook groups.
Retail & Business Districts
Wallets and phones left in shops are often held by store staff or turned in to police. We'll contact nearby businesses on your behalf.
Community help is close by
Local Facebook groups and Reddit communities in Madison and Morris County are active in reuniting people with lost items. We post your report there.
Facebook group focused on reuniting lost and found pets across the region
Community page for lost and found pets, monitored by local residents
Official Madison Borough Facebook page, posts updates on found items and community alerts
Reddit community for New Jersey residents, used for lost and found posts
Neighborhood app where lost items are frequently posted and spotted
Questions about reporting a lost item in Madison
How long does NJ Transit hold lost items?
NJ Transit typically holds items for 30 days. After that, unclaimed items may be donated or discarded. Report your loss to NJ Transit immediately at 973-275-5555, and let ReportLost know so we can chase it down.
What if my item turns up at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center?
St. Hubert's (575 Woodland Ave, Madison) is the primary local shelter for lost pets. If you've lost a cat or dog, call them right away at 973-377-2295. They're open 1:30 pm to 6 pm daily (Thursdays 3 pm to 6 pm). We'll alert them as part of your report.
Where does the Madison Police Department keep lost and found items?
Items turned in to police are held at the department (62 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940). The non-emergency line, 973-593-3000, is available 24/7 to help you check whether your item has been logged. Call to describe it and confirm if it's been turned in.
How do I know if my item was found at a local shop or business?
Small retail items left in stores are often held at the shop itself, though some are turned in to police. ReportLost will help you identify likely locations based on where you reported losing it, but you may want to call nearby businesses directly if the item is small (wallet, keys, phone).
Do I need to contact each place myself, or does ReportLost do it for me?
You can contact them yourself using the phone numbers and addresses below, but ReportLost handles it all for you in one go, saving you time and ensuring nothing is missed. Plus, your report stays active in our system, matching against new found items automatically.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No, ReportLost is an independent service, not part of the Madison Police, NJ Transit, or any government agency. We don't replace official reporting, we enhance it by consolidating your report across multiple channels and keeping it actively searching for months. We recommend filing with official channels first (police, transit, shelters), which we do for you.
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Your lost item is out there, and the longer you wait, the colder the trail gets.
Report it now with ReportLost. Once you've filed, the hard work begins on our end, not yours. We contact Madison Police, Borough Hall, NJ Transit, local shelters, and community groups. And for the next 12 months, your report is still searching, matching new found items automatically so you don't have to check back every day.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Madison Police Department, Borough of Madison, NJ Transit, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, or any government agency. We help you report your loss through official channels and community networks, but we do not replace direct contact with these entities. Always file a police report if your item involves a crime or significant financial loss.