Lost something in Ashville? Report it and keep searching automatically.
One report gets routed to the Ashville Police Department, local lost & found offices, and active community channels. Your report stays active, so you can stop checking manually every day.
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
Ohio : police must make reasonable efforts to identify the owner, but retention periods are set locally rather than statewide. (Ohio Revised Code §2933.41)
No report has been filed in Ashville yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How It Works
You file one report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We generate all the details you'd need to contact police, city services, and lost & found desks across Ashville.
We route it to the right places
Your loss report goes to the Ashville Police Department, Village offices, and local channels that matter. No need to hunt down phone numbers or figure out which department handles what.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For 12 months, your report stays active and automatically crosses new posts, found items, and lost & found updates with your description. The moment a credible match surfaces, you'll be alerted. You don't have to refresh community boards or call every week.
Where Ashville Items Turn Up
And how to get them back—or how we do it for you.
Ashville Police Department
The department logs lost items and holds them at their main office. We'll know exactly which precinct covers your loss location and generate the right information for you to report. If you call them directly, they can tell you if something matching your description has been turned in.
Village of Ashville Administration
The Village office at 200 East Station Street handles various lost item inquiries and can direct you to the right department. We point you to the exact office to contact and what information they'll need from you.
COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority)
If you left your wallet, phone, or bag on a COTA bus, the Lost & Found office holds items for seven days. We'll provide you the exact process to check or claim it. Calling directly, you can reach their Lost & Found at the number below.
John Glenn International Airport (CMH)
The nearest major airport for Ashville residents. If you lost something at the terminal or on a flight, the Lost & Found office operates Monday through Friday. We help you understand their hours and contact process.
Lost Pets
If your dog, cat, or other pet is missing, local animal rescues, shelters, and community networks in the Ashville area jump into action. The Pickaway County area has rescue groups and shelters that specialize in reuniting lost animals with their families. file a priority lost pet report
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The sooner you report, the sooner we search.
Once your loss is filed, your shoulders get lighter. You've given us everything we need to notify the right people and monitor for matches. While you're living your life, your report is working.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Ashville means bouncing between the Police Department, Village offices, local Facebook groups, and hoping the right person finds it. Each channel works in isolation, and if your item shows up on Nextdoor or in a community group, you might never know unless you check every single day.
ReportLost simplifies that chaos. One report captures all the details, reaches the services that handle lost items in Ashville, and then your report continues working in the background for months. Your wallet, phone, ring, or keys doesn't get lost a second time just because you couldn't check every group or marketplace. Once you report, we take the search from there.
Common Places to Lose Things in Ashville
And where residents often file reports.
Downtown Ashville & Main Street
Shops, restaurants, and civic offices are the heart of Ashville. Wallets and phones slip away in parking lots, storefronts, and walking routes here more than anywhere else.
Ashville Community Park & Recreation Areas
Rings, bracelets, and phones go missing on trails and recreation fields. Local residents often check here after realizing a loss.
Local Roads & Neighborhoods
Items fall out of cars or are left behind during errands across residential and commercial streets. The Police Department fields reports from every corner of the village.
COTA Bus Routes
Bags, wallets, and phones are the most common items left behind on public transit passing through Ashville and connecting to Columbus.
Community Channels
Where Ashville residents share and find lost items.
Active Facebook group for lost and found pets across the region, including Ashville.
Ashville residents post found items and lost pet alerts on neighborhood pages and community boards.
Dedicated platform for lost and found pet alerts; coverage includes Ashville and surrounding Pickaway County.
Alerts local shelters, rescues, vets, and volunteers by email and posts to regional lost & found pet pages.
Common Questions
How long does the Ashville Police Department hold lost items?
Items turned in to the Police Department are typically held for a reasonable period before disposition. Call (740) 983-3112 to ask about specific items or timelines, or check with the Village office at (740) 983-6367.
What should I do if I lost something on a COTA bus?
Call COTA's Lost & Found office at (614) 308-4378, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They hold items for seven days, so time matters. We'll help you contact them immediately and keep your report active if nothing shows up in the first week.
Where do I report a lost pet in Ashville?
Contact the Ashville Police Department at (740) 983-3112, check local animal rescues and shelters in Pickaway County, and post to Facebook groups like K9 Reunite Ohio and PawBoost. ReportLost can accelerate this for you with a dedicated lost pet report.
How do I file a lost item report with the Village?
You can reach the Village of Ashville at (740) 983-6367 or visit 200 East Station Street during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). They can direct you to the right department. ReportLost generates the details and contacts them on your behalf.
What happens if my lost item shows up on a Facebook group or marketplace after I report it?
That's exactly what ReportLost watches for. Your report stays active and monitors community channels, posts, and local listings for a match with your description. When a credible match surfaces, you'll be notified immediately so you can claim your item.
Is ReportLost.org affiliated with the Ashville Police Department or Village?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that helps you file and circulate lost item reports to the right local channels and keeps your report active across community networks. We're not the police or a government agency, but we work directly with the services that handle lost items in Ashville. Filing with ReportLost doesn't replace a police report; it accelerates and complements it.
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Ready to find your lost item?
The longer you wait, the further your item travels. File your report now, and let us route it to every corner of Ashville and keep searching for you.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Ashville Police Department, Village of Ashville, COTA, John Glenn International Airport, or any other listed organization. We work to notify these entities and relevant community channels on your behalf, but filing with ReportLost does not replace official police reports or direct contact with these services. Always verify hours and policies directly with each organization.