Lost something in Mitchell? Here are the offices that take your report.
One report and we route it to the Mitchell Police Department, Palace Transit, Mitchell Animal Rescue, and active local community channels. Your report stays active, keeping an eye out for matches.
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.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How it works
You describe what you lost
Tell us where it went missing, what it looks like, and when. We handle the rest, reaching out to the right people in Mitchell so you don't have to.
We connect with local services
Your loss gets routed to Mitchell Police Department, Palace Transit (if applicable), Mitchell Animal Rescue (for pets), and posted across local Facebook groups where community members actively search.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report continues to match against new found posts, lost and found announcements, and marketplace listings across Mitchell. You get alerted if a credible match appears, so you're not doing the hunting every single day.
Where to report in Mitchell
These are the main services that hold and return lost items. ReportLost connects you to all of them at once.
Mitchell Police Department
The Mitchell Police Department handles lost and found reports for items lost throughout the city. We tell you which department to contact and generate the details you'll need when you reach out.
Palace Transit Lost & Found
Left something on a Palace Transit bus? The transit office keeps items for a period before donating unclaimed belongings. We make sure your report reaches them immediately so they can flag your item.
City of Mitchell Services
City Hall and municipal departments can direct you to the right office depending on where your item was lost. We connect your report to the appropriate city contact.
Lost & Found Pets
If your cat, dog, or other pet is missing in Mitchell, Mitchell Animal Rescue and local animal control are your first stops. They're also active in community Facebook groups. File a priority lost pet report to get your pet's information circulating immediately.
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Getting your report started takes just a few minutes
The sooner you report, the sooner we begin routing your loss to Mitchell's services and community. Once your report is submitted, you can breathe easier knowing the search is underway across all the right channels.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Mitchell can feel isolating, especially when it's something meaningful. Your wallet vanishes at a restaurant downtown, your ring slips off at a local shop, or a beloved pet wanders away from home. Then you're left piecing together calls to the police, checking Palace Transit, monitoring Facebook groups, and hoping someone posts about what they found.
ReportLost streamlines this whole process. One report goes to the Mitchell Police Department, local transit, animal rescue services, and community channels all at once. Better yet, your report doesn't stop after the first day. It stays active, continuously matching against new found items and lost pet posts in Mitchell, so the search continues even when you're not online checking every group and marketplace yourself.
Common places where items go missing in Mitchell
These neighborhoods and locations are where most losses happen. Reporting right away improves your chances.
Downtown Mitchell
Shopping, dining, and business districts where wallets, phones, and jewelry are frequently left behind.
Mitchell Regional Airport
Travel-related losses, including luggage, phones, and personal items in terminals or during check-in.
Palace Transit Routes
Buses and the transit office where items left on vehicles are processed and held.
Residential & Neighborhood Areas
Where lost pets are most often spotted, and where neighbors watch out for each other.
Community groups actively searching
Mitchell residents use these channels to post and share found items and lost pets every day.
Active Facebook group for general lost and found items across the city
Dedicated Facebook group for missing and found pets
Another community pet resource on Facebook
Official police page where lost and found posts are sometimes shared
Questions about losing something in Mitchell
How long does the Mitchell Police Department hold lost and found items?
The Mitchell Police Department keeps lost items for a reasonable holding period. When you report through ReportLost, we make sure your item gets flagged immediately. Check directly with them at 605-995-8400 for specific timelines on unclaimed items.
What happens to items left on Palace Transit buses?
Palace Transit maintains a lost and found office at 300 W. 1st Avenue. Items are held and inventoried, though the office occasionally announces that unclaimed items will be donated. Reporting your loss quickly means they can set it aside for you. Call 605-995-8440 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If I lose my pet in Mitchell, who should I contact first?
Contact Mitchell Animal Rescue at 605-996-3242 or the Mitchell Police Animal Control at 605-995-8400. Both organizations work together, and posting in local Facebook groups like Mitchell SD Area lost Dogs and Cats gets the word out fast. With ReportLost, we alert all these channels simultaneously.
How do I claim a found item from the Mitchell Police Department or Animal Control?
Call the Mitchell Police Department at 605-995-8400 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to confirm your item is there and arrange pickup. For lost pets, contact Mitchell Animal Rescue or Animal Control with identifying details.
Can I search Mitchell's lost and found inventory online?
Mitchell Police and Palace Transit don't maintain public online inventories. ReportLost bridges this gap by making sure your specific item is in their hands and flagged in their system. We also post your loss across Facebook groups where members may have already found it.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace reporting to the Mitchell Police Department?
ReportLost is an independent service that makes reporting faster and more thorough. We're not a government agency, but we work alongside the Mitchell Police Department, Palace Transit, Mitchell Animal Rescue, and community channels to amplify your report. You're always welcome to report directly to these services yourself, but ReportLost ensures you don't have to make multiple calls or posts, and your report stays active in our system, continuously searching for matches over your search period.
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Ready to find what you lost?
Report your loss now and let ReportLost coordinate with Mitchell's services and community channels. Your report will keep searching for you.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Mitchell Police Department, City of Mitchell, Palace Transit, Mitchell Animal Rescue, or any other local government or service provider mentioned on this page. We route your report to these organizations based on the information you provide, but your report and any recovery efforts are coordinated through the respective services' own processes and systems. Always confirm details directly with these organizations.