Lost and Found in Montrose, NY
Report lost items directly to the Town of Cortlandt Police Department, Westchester County Animal Control, or local transit services. ReportLost offers free public listings plus optional paid search services.
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 Montrose 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
Report to Local Services First
Contact the Town of Cortlandt Police Department (non-emergency line) or visit the town office. If you lost an item on a Dutchess County bus or the Westchester County Airport, contact those services directly. For a lost pet, contact animal control immediately.
Create a Free Public Listing
Post your report on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing becomes searchable by the public and helps reach local residents and community groups who may have found your item.
Consider Paid Search Options
Automatic search ($12): six months of web monitoring plus QR stickers and an anonymous email linked to your report. Team-assisted search ($25): twelve months of monitoring, manual searching, direct outreach to local services and community groups, and sheriff department filing.
Where to Report
Local services and how to reach them
Town of Cortlandt Police Department
Montrose is part of the Town of Cortlandt. Report lost items to the non-emergency line. The town office can also help direct your inquiry. Town hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a pet in Montrose, contact Westchester County Animal Control immediately. Post your report to local Facebook groups like 'Lost and Found Town of Cortlandt' and 'Missing Westchester Pets.' file a lost pet report
Public Transit Lost and Found
If you lost an item on a Dutchess County bus, call Customer Service at (845) 473-8424, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Items may be held at the bus depot.
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Not sure where to start?
Create a free public report on ReportLost to reach local community members. Then contact the Town of Cortlandt Police or the specific service (transit, airport, animal control) where you lost your item.
Montrose is a hamlet within the Town of Cortlandt in northwestern Westchester County. The Town of Cortlandt Police Department handles non-emergency reports for the area, and Westchester County Animal Control assists with lost pets.
If you've lost an item locally, start by contacting the relevant service directly. ReportLost provides a free public listing and optional search services to supplement your own efforts, but does not replace official reporting channels.
Common Areas in Montrose
Popular locations where items are often lost
Downtown Montrose
The central commercial area along Albany Post Road and Montrose Avenue.
Montrose Village
Residential neighborhoods throughout the hamlet.
Community Groups
Connect with neighbors to spread the word
Facebook group for lost and found items and pets in the Cortlandt area
Facebook community for lost and found pets across Westchester County
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Town of Cortlandt keep found items?
Contact the Town of Cortlandt Police Department or town clerk's office directly. Retention policies vary by the type of item and where it was found. The town office can provide specific guidance based on your situation.
How do I report a lost pet in Westchester County?
Contact Westchester County Animal Control and local shelters immediately. Post to Facebook groups such as 'Missing Westchester Pets' and 'Lost and Found Town of Cortlandt' so neighbors can watch for your pet. File a lost pet report on ReportLost to access additional search options.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform for reporting and searching lost items. It does not replace direct contact with the police, town offices, animal control, or other local services. Use ReportLost to supplement your own efforts and reach your community, but always report to the appropriate local authority first.
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Start with a free public listing, or explore paid search options if you need additional help reaching your community and local services.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York State Police, or any other government agency. It does not replace official reporting procedures. Recovery of lost items is not certain. Always contact local authorities and services directly to file an official report.