Lost something in Martinsville? Report it and get help finding it.
One report connects you with the Martinsville Police Department, Henry County Sheriff's Office, local transit authorities, and active community networks. Your report stays active for months, automatically matching new found items and community alerts.
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 July 29, 2026.
How ReportLost works for Martinsville
You file one report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather all the details needed to alert the right agencies and community channels across Martinsville.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the Martinsville Police Department, Henry County Sheriff's Office, transit operators, and local lost and found networks. You don't chase leads yourself.
Your report keeps searching
For your entire search period, your report stays active and continues matching against new found items, community posts, and local alerts. You'll be notified the moment a credible match appears, so you're not refreshing sites every day.
Where your report goes in Martinsville
These are the official channels and services that handle lost items. We connect you directly.
Martinsville Police Department
The Police Department maintains lost and found records for items turned in or reported within city limits. We tell you which desk to contact and generate the details they'll need to log your report properly.
Henry County Sheriff's Office
If your loss occurred outside the city proper but within Henry County, the Sheriff's Office may have your item. We ensure your report reaches the right jurisdiction based on where you lost it.
City of Martinsville
Items found at city facilities, parks, or public spaces often end up with the City's Records Department or Public Works. We point you to the right city office so you don't have to guess.
PART Bus System
Lost something on a Martinsville PART bus route? The bus system runs a separate lost and found for items left on vehicles. We ensure your report reaches them with the route and time details they need.
Lost pet or animal?
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other pet, the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA and local pet networks can help reunite you. They maintain microchip databases and coordinate with community lost pet groups. file a priority lost pet report
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The sooner you report, the better
Your first hours matter. Items left at shops, on buses, or turned in to police are logged fastest when reported quickly. Once you've filed your report with us, our team takes care of the outreach, and your report begins its active search across all channels.
Report my lost item →Martinsville and the surrounding Henry County area span downtown streets, local shops, transit routes, and residential neighborhoods where wallets, phones, rings, and other treasured items slip away every day. When it happens, you're facing a patchwork: the police department, the sheriff's office, the city's bus system, and scattered community groups all operating separately. Calling each one, filling out forms twice, monitoring different channels, and hoping someone remembers your description is exhausting.
ReportLost removes that friction. One report, submitted once, reaches all the key places at once. And the big difference: your report doesn't go quiet after a week. It stays live and continues cross-referencing new found posts, community alerts, and lost and found logs throughout your entire search window, so you can stop worrying and let the system work for you.
Common loss hotspots in Martinsville
Items are most often found or turned in at these locations and neighborhoods across the city.
Downtown / Uptown Martinsville
Church Street and the historic downtown core see high foot traffic. Wallets and phones are frequently turned in to nearby shops and police dispatch.
PART Bus Routes
Along Church Street and main transit corridors, items left on buses are recovered and logged by the system within 24 hours if reported immediately.
Shopping and Commercial Areas
Local stores and restaurants hold items at the counter for short periods. Calling them directly after our report is filed often speeds recovery.
Residential Neighborhoods
Items lost near home, in yards, or on local streets may be found by neighbors or collected by city crews. Community groups often share found items on social media.
Community lost and found networks
These groups and platforms connect Martinsville residents who've lost or found items.
Facebook group for lost and found pets in the area
Active Facebook community for reuniting pets with owners
Official shelter with lost pet database and social alerts
Neighborhood-level posts for found items and local coordination
General Martinsville community groups that share found items
Common questions about lost items in Martinsville
How long do police and shops hold lost items?
The Martinsville Police Department and most local businesses typically hold items for 30 to 90 days. After that, unclaimed items may be donated or disposed of. Reporting immediately ensures your item is marked as claimed and kept longer. Check with the specific business or police desk for their exact policy.
What if I lost something on the PART bus?
Contact the PART Bus system at 800-964-5707 ext. 125 as soon as possible, ideally the same day. Provide the route number, time of day, and a description. Our report ensures they have your information on file and know to check their vehicle logs and depot lost and found.
Do I need to file a report with police if it's just a phone or wallet?
For valuable items like phones and wallets, yes, a police report can help establish proof and assist if your item is found and turned in. ReportLost handles that coordination for you, so you don't have to sit on hold or visit the station.
Can I search lost pets across multiple shelters?
The Martinsville-Henry County SPCA and Petco Love Lost widget let you search their database, but our priority lost pet report ensures your missing pet is listed across all local networks simultaneously. We alert the SPCA, community groups, and social channels in one step.
What areas of Henry County does ReportLost cover?
We specialize in Martinsville and the surrounding Henry County area. Whether your loss is downtown, on transit, or in residential neighborhoods, your report reaches the right local authorities and community channels.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No, ReportLost is an independent service. We are not run by the Martinsville Police Department, Henry County, or any government agency. However, we partner with and report directly to all official lost and found channels, police departments, and transit systems so you don't have to. Our role is to simplify the process and keep your report active while you focus on other things.
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Ready to report your lost item?
The sooner you file, the sooner your report reaches the Martinsville Police Department, Henry County Sheriff's Office, and community networks. Then relax, your report stays active and searching for months.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Martinsville Police Department, Henry County Sheriff's Office, City of Martinsville, PART Bus, or the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA. We connect you directly with official channels and active community networks to increase your chances of recovery. All contact information and links are current as of this publication but subject to change. Always verify details directly with local agencies.