How to report a lost or found item in Yellow Springs
Start with the Yellow Springs Police Department or Village offices. You can also create a free public listing here, or choose a paid search option to expand your reach locally.
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 Yellow Springs 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 Yellow Springs Police Department at 937-767-7206 to check for lost and found items held at the station. You can also reach the Village offices at 937-767-7202 if you need help directing your report.
Create a free public listing
Post your item here at no cost. Your listing will be searchable and visible to the community. This is a starting point, not an active search.
Add a paid search option
Choose Automatic search ($12) for web monitoring over 6 months, or Team-assisted search ($25) for 12 months with local outreach and direct contact with services. Both include QR code stickers linked to your report.
Where to report in Yellow Springs
Local services and contacts
Yellow Springs Police Department
The police station holds lost and found items for a limited period. Call 937-767-7206 (Option 2 for non-emergency) to check if your item has been turned in or to report a loss. Address: 100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387.
Village of Yellow Springs
The main Village office can direct your inquiry or help coordinate with departments. Call 937-767-7202 during business hours. Address: 100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387.
Lost pets
For a missing or found pet, contact local animal services or post in community groups. You can also file a lost pet report here on ReportLost.
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Expand your search
A free listing reaches Yellow Springs residents who check ReportLost, but a paid search option connects you with web monitoring and, if you choose team-assisted, direct outreach to local services and community groups.
Create a report →The Yellow Springs Police Department maintains a lost and found where items are held for a limited time. Contact them directly at 937-767-7206 to check if your item has been turned in. The Village office at 937-767-7202 can also help direct you to the right department.
ReportLost.org is not affiliated with local government or police. A free public listing helps reach neighbors and community groups, while paid search options add web monitoring and local team outreach to support your search.
Common locations in Yellow Springs
Check these places and post in local groups
Downtown and Main Street
Shops, restaurants, and public gathering areas where lost items are often turned in to nearby businesses.
Parks and recreation areas
Glen Helen Nature Preserve and other outdoor spaces where items may be left behind or found by visitors and staff.
Community groups and social media
Post in these networks to reach neighbors
Facebook group for animal-related posts and community help
Regional Facebook groups and r/dayton on Reddit
Local neighborhood app for Yellow Springs residents
Questions about lost items in Yellow Springs
How long does the Police Department hold lost and found items?
The Police Department holds items for a limited time. Call 937-767-7206 as soon as possible to check for your item and learn the specific retention period.
Should I file a formal report with the Police Department?
Contact the Police Department at 937-767-7206 to ask whether your situation requires a formal report. For items left at a specific location or business, it is often best to call that place directly first.
Is ReportLost.org an official service of Yellow Springs?
No. ReportLost is an independent platform. It does not replace contacting the Police Department or local services directly. A free listing here complements, not replaces, your own calls and inquiries to Yellow Springs authorities and community groups.
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Ready to post your report?
Start with a free public listing that reaches Yellow Springs residents on ReportLost. If you want to add web monitoring and local team support, compare the Automatic and Team-assisted search options.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Yellow Springs Police Department, Village of Yellow Springs, or any government agency. Creating a report on ReportLost does not automatically file a report with local police; you must contact the Police Department directly if you wish to do so.