Lost and Found in Elmira Heights, NY
Report a lost item directly to local police, check public transit, or contact the Chemung County Humane Society for lost pets. ReportLost offers optional paid search services to complement your own efforts.
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 Elmira Heights 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 7, 2026.
How to Report a Lost Item
Create a Free Public Report
Post your lost item on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing becomes publicly searchable and visible to the community.
Contact Local Services Directly
Call the Elmira Heights Police Department at (607) 733-6580 to report your loss. If the item was left on a TCAT bus, call (607) 277-7433 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Choose a Paid Search Option
For automatic web search over 6 months or team-assisted search with manual outreach over 12 months, select an option after creating your report. Each includes a ReportLost certificate and anonymous contact email.
Where to Report Your Loss
Local services and how to reach them
Elmira Heights Police Department
Report your lost item to local police. They maintain a lost and found and can document your report.
Call (607) 733-6580|Email heightspolice@elmiraheightsvillage.com
Village of Elmira Heights
Contact the Village Clerk for questions about municipal services or local procedures.
Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA
If you have lost a pet, contact the local animal shelter. They receive found animals and can check for your missing pet. File a lost pet report
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Report on ReportLost
List your lost item for free in seconds. No signup required to post publicly.
Create a report →Elmira Heights is served by its own village police department and is part of Chemung County. If you lose an item locally, start by contacting the police department or the specific location where you lost it. For transit items, TCAT operates local bus service.
ReportLost provides a free public listing and optional paid search services to extend your reach. We work independently from local agencies and do not replace direct contact with police or other services.
Common Areas
Where items are often lost in Elmira Heights
Downtown / Main Street
Central business and retail district
Elmwood Avenue
Major local thoroughfare and community hub
Community Networks
Check local groups for found items and pet alerts
Facebook groups dedicated to missing and found pets in the Elmira area
Neighborhood posts about lost and found items
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if I lost something on a TCAT bus?
Call TCAT at (607) 277-7433 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All lost and found items can be claimed at the TCAT main office. Have a description of your item ready.
How long do police keep lost and found items?
Check with the Elmira Heights Police Department directly at (607) 733-6580 for their specific retention policy and to verify whether your item has been turned in.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service and does not replace the police department or other official channels. We recommend contacting local police directly to file a formal report. Our paid search options complement, but do not substitute for, direct contact with police and local services.
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Choose how you want to reach people in Elmira Heights: free public listing, automatic web search, or team-assisted outreach with direct local contact.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Elmira Heights Police Department, Village of Elmira Heights, Chemung County Humane Society, or any other entity listed. We do not guarantee the recovery of any lost item. Always contact local police and relevant services directly for official lost and found procedures.