Lost something in Cleveland Heights? Here is where to report it.
One report routes your loss to the Cleveland Heights Police Department, City Hall, RTA Transit, Cleveland Hopkins Airport (if applicable), and active local community 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.
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)
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works for You
You describe what you lost
Tell us where, when, and exactly what the item looks like. Upload a photo if you have one. We gather the details authorities and community channels need.
We notify the right places
We send your report to Cleveland Heights Police, City services, RTA Lost & Found, and Cleveland Hopkins Airport (if relevant), plus post alerts to local community groups where residents help search.
Your report keeps searching for you
For your entire search period, your report stays active and matches automatically against newly found items reported by residents, businesses, and transit. You get notified the moment a credible match appears, so you don't have to check sites and groups every day.
Where to Report (and How ReportLost Handles It)
Here's what ReportLost does behind the scenes so you don't have to juggle multiple agencies.
Cleveland Heights Police Department
The CHPD takes reports of lost property and maintains a local lost-and-found database. ReportLost files your report with them and provides the exact precinct and contact details so nothing gets lost in translation.
Cleveland Heights City Hall
City services coordinate with police and maintain records of items found in public spaces. ReportLost ensures your description reaches the right department and knows the exact office hours when staff can help.
RTA Lost & Found (Public Transit)
If you lost something on an RTA bus or train in the Cleveland Heights area, the Regional Transit Authority's Lost & Found office holds items. ReportLost alerts them with your description and connects you to their phone line and online form.
RTA Lost & Found Form|RTA Customer Service: 216-621-9500|Lost & Found Phone: 216-356-3700
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Traveling through CLE? Airport Lost & Found holds items from terminals and grounds. For items lost on a flight, contact your airline directly. ReportLost ensures your report reaches the airport team.
Lost Pet
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in Cleveland Heights, alert animal control, local shelters, and community networks immediately. In Cuyahoga County, stray dogs are brought to the county animal shelter. ReportLost connects you to the right facilities and coordinates alerts across pet-focused groups. For urgent pet search support, file a priority lost pet report.
Cleveland Animal Care & Control: 216-664-3069|Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter: 216-525-7877
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Ready to search smarter?
The sooner you file your report, the more channels it reaches and the earlier your item appears in active searches. ReportLost gets your loss in front of police, city services, transit, and community helpers all at once.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Cleveland Heights means navigating separate lost-and-found systems: the police department, city services, public transit, the airport, and scattered community posts across Facebook and Nextdoor. By the time you contact everyone, days have passed, and items move around. ReportLost simplifies this by filing your report once and routing it to every place that matters.
The real game-changer is that your report doesn't sit idle. It stays active across your entire search window, continuously cross-checking new found items, community alerts, and reports from local networks. You focus on your day; our system keeps working to reconnect you with what you've lost.
Common places where things get lost in Cleveland Heights
Knowing where you lost it helps us route your report faster.
Downtown Cleveland Heights / Severance Circle
City center, shops, restaurants, and civic offices. High foot traffic means items often reach police or business lost-and-found desks quickly.
Cedar-Lee District
Shopping, dining, and entertainment hub. Local businesses maintain lost-and-found systems, and ReportLost helps us coordinate with the main retailers and venues.
RTA Bus Routes & Transit Stops
Items left on buses or at transit hubs go directly to RTA Lost & Found. Your report reaches them fast so staff can match it against what's been turned in.
Residential Streets & Parks
Parks and tree-lined neighborhoods where items are sometimes found by residents. Community posts on Facebook and Nextdoor help spread the word.
Near Cleveland Hopkins Airport
If traveling through CLE, items left in terminals or parking areas are collected by airport Lost & Found. We ensure your report is on file with them.
Cleveland Heights community is ready to help
Many residents and local groups actively post found items and help reunite people with lost belongings.
Reddit community for Cleveland area discussions and lost & found posts
Facebook group focused on reuniting lost and found pets across the region
Dedicated Facebook group for all lost and found pets in Cuyahoga County
Neighborhood-specific groups where residents post found items and community alerts
Neighborhood app where Cleveland Heights residents share found items and help neighbors
Frequently asked questions
How long do the police and RTA keep lost items?
Cleveland Heights Police typically hold items for 30 to 90 days before disposal, depending on type. RTA Lost & Found holds items for a similar period. ReportLost keeps your report active for 12 months, so you have a much longer window to search even after initial holders may have cleared their inventory. Check directly with each agency for their specific retention policy.
Where do I actually pick up my lost item once it's found?
If the police find your item, you claim it at the Cleveland Heights Police Department (40 Severance Circle). For RTA items, collect at the RTA Lost & Found office at Tower City Station. For airport items, contact Cleveland Hopkins Lost & Found for pickup details. ReportLost notifies you the moment a match is found so you know exactly where to go.
Can I file a lost report online with Cleveland Heights Police?
You can file a crime report online through the Cleveland Heights website (clevelandheights.gov). For lost property specifically, call the non-emergency line at 216-321-1234 to speak with an officer. ReportLost handles all this coordination for you and ensures your description reaches the right desk.
What if I lost something on a bus? Do I call RTA right away?
Yes, contact RTA Lost & Found immediately at 216-356-3700 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or fill out their online form. Items are held at Tower City Station. ReportLost alerts RTA for you and provides you with their exact contact info and hours so you can follow up quickly.
Do I need to report to multiple places, or is one report enough?
Ideally, you should report to police and any specific place where you lost it (transit, airport, business). ReportLost does this in one go: we file with Cleveland Heights Police, notify city services, alert RTA if relevant, and post to community channels. You don't have to call each one individually.
Is ReportLost.org official or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside local authorities, not in place of them. We route your report to the official Cleveland Heights Police Department, city services, RTA, and other relevant agencies. Filing with us ensures your loss reaches the right places faster, but it doesn't replace filing a police report if required. We're here to make the process simpler and keep your search active longer.
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Don't let your lost item disappear
Every hour you wait is another hour your item sits unclaimed in a lost-and-found box or scrolls out of view on community posts. File your report now and let ReportLost put it in front of every place that matters in Cleveland Heights. Your report stays active for the long haul, so you can move forward with confidence.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Cleveland Heights Police Department, City of Cleveland Heights, the Regional Transit Authority, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, or any other municipal or private entity mentioned. We work with and route reports to these official channels, but we are a separate reporting and monitoring service. Always verify current hours and procedures directly with local authorities.