Lost and found in Wintersville, Ohio
Report a lost item to the Wintersville Police Department, check with local businesses and transit, or publish your report on ReportLost. Free listing or paid search options available.
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 Wintersville 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
Contact local services first
Call the Wintersville Police Department at (740) 264-5507 to report your lost item. They maintain a lost and found and can advise on next steps. Check with the businesses or locations where you lost the item.
Publish a free public listing
Create a free report on ReportLost with photos and details. Your listing appears publicly and searchable on the site, with no additional work required from you or our team.
Choose a paid search option
Automatic search ($12): Six months of web monitoring, QR stickers, and an anonymous email. Team-assisted search ($25): Twelve months of monitoring plus manual outreach to local services, businesses, and community groups. Matches are reviewed before you are notified.
Where to report in Wintersville
Contact these services directly or use ReportLost to publish and search.
Wintersville Police Department
The police department maintains a lost and found and is your primary local contact. Report your item by phone or visit in person at their office on the lower level of the Municipal Building.
Call (740) 264-5507|Email police@wintersvillepolice.us|Visit 200 Grove Street
Wintersville Village Administration
The village administrator and mayor's office can direct you to additional resources or services if your item was lost at a municipal location or event.
Lost pet
If you have lost a pet, contact the Jefferson County Humane Society or check local animal rescue networks. They can advise on reporting to animal control and post alerts to local pet recovery groups.
Call Fair Humane Society (740) 687-0627|File a lost pet report
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Publish your lost item for free
A free public listing on ReportLost reaches people searching for lost items. It takes just a few minutes to add photos and details about what you lost.
Create a report →Wintersville is a village in Jefferson County with a compact service area. The Police Department at 200 Grove Street maintains lost and found items and is your first point of contact for reporting a lost item locally.
ReportLost offers free public listing and optional paid search services to expand your reach beyond local channels. A paid search option can include outreach to community groups and local services that the Police Department can advise on.
Common places items are lost
Check these locations and nearby businesses in Wintersville.
Downtown and Grove Street
The Municipal Building area and local shops around Grove Street
Pleasant Hill and State Route 43
Commercial areas near the Walmart Distribution Center and ball fields
Community networks
Local groups where residents post lost and found notices.
Facebook group for local news, events, and lost and found posts
Facebook group for posting stray and missing animals
Reddit community where Ohio residents ask for help locating lost items
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Police Department hold lost items?
Contact the Wintersville Police Department at (740) 264-5507 to ask about their retention policy. Items may be held for a limited time, so calling as soon as possible is important.
Should I post on Facebook groups as well as calling the police?
Yes. Local community groups like the Wintersville Ohio Community Bulletin Board reach residents who may have found your item or have information. The police department and social media networks work best together.
Is ReportLost.org an official service or run by the police?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform. It does not replace contacting the police or local services directly. Reporting to the Wintersville Police Department remains your primary step. ReportLost offers free and paid options to extend your search beyond local channels.
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Ready to search for your lost item?
Start with a free public listing on ReportLost, or explore our paid search options to reach more people and receive support from our team.
Compare search options →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Wintersville Police Department, Village of Wintersville, or any local government or service provider listed on this page. Always report directly to the police department and check with local businesses first.