Lost and Found in Chester, New York
Report a lost item to Chester police, Village Hall, or local community groups. ReportLost offers free public listings plus optional paid search services to complement direct contact with local authorities.
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
New York : the holding period scales with the item's value: the more it is worth, the longer the police must keep it. A finder must deposit an item worth $20 or more at a police station within 10 days. (New York Personal Property Law §§252-253)
No report has been filed in Chester 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
Create a free public report
Publish your lost item on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing will be searchable and visible to the community, but ReportLost does not perform an active search.
Contact Chester Police or Village Hall
Call the Town of Chester Police Department or Village Hall immediately to report your loss. They can advise on local procedures and check their own lost and found.
Upgrade to a paid search (optional)
Choose Automatic search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring, or Team-assisted search ($25) for 12 months plus manual contact with local services and community groups.
Where to Report Locally
Start here for immediate assistance and official channels.
Chester Police Department
Report your lost item to the police non-emergency line. They maintain a lost and found and can guide you on next steps.
Village Hall
Town offices can also receive reports and may have items turned in by residents or businesses.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a pet, post to local community groups and check shelters in Westchester County. Facebook groups and PawBoost are widely used in the Chester area.
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Publish Your Lost Item Free
Create a public report on ReportLost right now. It costs nothing and puts your item in front of people in Chester and beyond.
Create a report →Chester is a small town in Orange County. When you lose something, the fastest way to start is to call the Chester Police Department or Village Hall directly. Local police and town officials can check their lost and found, advise on next steps, and connect you with relevant services.
ReportLost provides a free, searchable listing that reaches your community. If you want active searching beyond your own efforts and direct contact with local authorities, we also offer paid options that include web monitoring, manual follow-up, and outreach to local groups.
Common Places to Check
Start your search in these areas of Chester.
Downtown Chester
Main Street and local shops. Ask business owners and staff if anyone has turned in a lost item.
Parks and Recreation Areas
Check with town parks and public spaces. Staff may have collected items left behind.
Community Help
Reach out to local groups and forums.
Lost and Found Pets in Chester New York (local pet group)
Lost PETS of Westchester County NY (broader county network)
Neighborhood alerts and lost item posts
Common Questions
How long do police keep lost and found items?
Retention periods vary by local policy. Contact the Chester Police Department directly at (845) 469-7000 to ask how long items are held and what the procedure is to claim yours.
Can ReportLost file a report with Chester police on my behalf?
ReportLost does not file reports with police automatically. The Team-assisted search option ($25) includes contact with relevant local services, but you should also call the police yourself to ensure your report is in their system.
Is ReportLost an official service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that offers free public listings and optional paid search assistance. It does not replace contacting Chester police or local authorities directly, which remains the primary channel for lost and found items.
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Ready to Search?
You can publish your lost item for free right now, or explore search options that include active monitoring and local outreach.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Chester Police Department, Village of Chester, or any local government agency. We do not guarantee recovery of lost items. Always contact local authorities and businesses directly as your first step.