Lost something in Danville? Report it and keep searching automatically.
One report reaches the Danville Police Department, city services, Danville Transit, the regional airport, and active local community channels. Your report stays active, automatically matching new found item posts so you don't have to check 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.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Danville
You file a detailed report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the specifics needed to alert the right departments and community groups in Danville.
We connect you with local services
Your report goes to the Danville Police Department, Danville Transit, the city's lost and found channels, and local Facebook groups and Nextdoor. No more hunting for phone numbers or office hours.
Your report keeps searching for you
While your report remains active, we cross-reference new found item announcements, community posts, and marketplace listings against your description. You'll get an alert the moment we spot a credible match, so you can focus on other things.
Where to report a lost item in Danville
The official channels and how ReportLost helps you navigate them
Danville Police Department
The Danville Police Department handles lost and found reports for items lost in public spaces or on city streets. You can reach them at their non-emergency line to file a report, and they'll advise on next steps based on where your item was lost. We identify the right precinct and department for your loss location so you know exactly who to contact.
Call 434-799-5111 ext. 8 (non-emergency)|Visit Danville Police online
Danville Transit
If your item was left on a Danville Transit bus, contact the transit department. Items are held and catalogued by bus route and date. We'll tell you the exact information to provide when you call, making the process faster.
Call 434-799-5144 (Mon–Sat, 4am–7pm)|Visit Danville Mass Transit
Danville Regional Airport
Items left at the Danville Regional Airport are held in their lost and found office. Call during business hours to check if your item has been turned in, or file a report so they have your contact details. We provide you with the airport's direct line and hours.
Call 434-799-5110 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm)|Visit airport information
City of Danville Services
Lost an item at a city building or public facility? The City of Danville's main line can direct you to the right department or office. We generate the details you'll need to include in your report so you sound prepared when you call.
Lost or found pet
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet, contact the Danville Area Humane Society immediately. They maintain a registry of found animals and can post a notice about your missing companion. Time matters with pets, so act quickly. For a faster, more comprehensive search across local channels, file a priority lost pet report with ReportLost.
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The sooner you report, the better your chances
Filing your loss today means our system can start cross-referencing new found item posts and community alerts immediately. The first few hours and days are critical. Once your report is in, we handle the rest, continuing to search for a match across all channels for the duration of your search period.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Danville means contacting separate services: the police non-emergency line, Danville Transit if it's on a bus, the airport if you left it there, animal control for pets, and hoping someone posts it in a local Facebook group. Each channel operates independently, and there's no single place that watches across all of them.
ReportLost simplifies that friction. File once, and we route your loss to every relevant Danville service and community channel at the same time, then keep your report actively searching for a match for months to come. Once you've reported, you can breathe, knowing the system is working for you.
Common places people lose things in Danville
Where to check first, and what we'll help you report to
Downtown Danville
The historic district along Main Street and Patton Street, including shops, restaurants, and city hall. Items lost here often end up with the Danville Police Department or local business lost and found areas.
Danville Transit stations and buses
City buses operate 4am to 7pm Monday through Saturday. If you lost an item on a bus or at a transit stop, call Danville Transit's main line with your route number and departure time.
Danville Regional Airport
The regional airport serves general aviation and some commercial traffic. Items left in terminals, parking, or on tarmac access roads are processed through the airport's lost and found office.
Local shops and restaurants
Danville's retail and dining establishments often hold found items at their counters for a week or two. We'll help you identify which store or restaurant to call based on where you were when you noticed the loss.
Parks and public spaces
Items lost at parks, playgrounds, or other city recreational areas may be turned in to the Danville Police Department or city services. Check with the specific park office or call the non-emergency police line.
Community channels where found items are posted
Local Danville residents often alert these groups when they find something
Facebook group for lost and found pets in the Danville area
Community group helping reunite pets with owners in Pittsylvania County and Danville
Neighborhood social network where locals post about found items and ask for help
General Danville buy/sell/trade and community groups often host found item posts
Frequently asked questions about lost items in Danville
How long does the Danville Police Department hold lost items?
Items held by the Danville Police Department are typically kept for a limited time before being donated or discarded. Contact the records line at 434-799-6522 to ask about a specific item. This is why filing a report and staying active in the search is important—the sooner you claim your item, the better.
What if I lost something on a Danville Transit bus?
Call Danville Transit at 434-799-5144 with the bus route number, time of day, and date you rode the bus. They maintain lost and found items by route. Bus service runs 4am to 7pm Monday through Saturday, so call during those hours or leave a message.
Where do I pick up an item left at Danville Regional Airport?
Contact the airport at 434-799-5110 during office hours (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm) to ask if your item has been turned in. Items are held at the airport lost and found office. You may be able to pick it up in person or arrange to have it shipped to you.
Should I file a police report for a lost item?
You can file a report with the Danville Police Department's non-emergency line at 434-799-5111 ext. 8, especially if the item is valuable. A report creates an official record, which can help if the item shows up later. ReportLost also connects you with the police department so your loss is documented across channels.
How do I find a lost pet in Danville?
Contact the Danville Area Humane Society right away and ask them to flag your pet's description in their system. Post in the 'Missing Pets in Danville, VA' and 'Lost Found Pets in Pittsylvania Co. / Danville, VA' Facebook groups. For a comprehensive, ongoing search that stays active across all channels, file a lost pet report with ReportLost.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with the Danville Police Department, the City of Danville, Danville Transit, or the Danville Regional Airport. We partner with these official channels by routing your report to them and keeping your loss actively searchable. You can always file a report directly with any of these agencies yourself, but ReportLost saves you the time and complexity of contacting each one separately and ensures your report keeps searching for months.
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The sooner you file, the sooner our system starts searching. Your report will stay active and matching new found items across Danville's police, transit, airport, and community channels for your entire search period. Let's find your item.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Danville Police Department, City of Danville, Danville Transit, Danville Regional Airport, Danville Area Humane Society, or any other government or commercial entity in Danville, Virginia. We route reports to these agencies and monitor community channels on your behalf, but we do not operate them, and they do not endorse ReportLost. Always contact the relevant agency directly if you need immediate assistance or wish to file an official police report.