Lost something in Midlothian? Here is who holds found property.
One report and we route it to Chesterfield County Police, the Chesterfield Animal Shelter, Richmond International Airport if needed, and active local social channels. Your report stays active.
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
Reported in Midlothian
- WalletSeptember 22
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You Report Your Loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We capture all the details needed to reach the right local channels.
We Route to the Right Places
Your report goes to Chesterfield County Police, city services, and relevant businesses. No more figuring out which office handles what.
Your Report Keeps Searching
While you move forward, your report stays active for 12 months, automatically matching against new found item posts and announcements so you don't have to check back every day.
Where to Report in Midlothian
These are the official channels. We tell you which ones matter for your loss and file for you.
Chesterfield County Police
The main agency for lost items in Midlothian. Call the non-emergency line to file a report, or visit in person. We generate the exact details to include and point you to the right precinct.
Non-Emergency Line: 804-748-1251|Police Main Number: 804-748-1251
Chesterfield County Services
City hall and county offices coordinate lost item intake. We tell you which department handles your type of loss.
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
If you lost an item at the terminal or during travel, RIC has a dedicated lost and found office open daily. The airport also uses Boomerang for online claim filing.
Lost & Found Pets
Chesterfield Animal Shelter maintains lost pet reports that are held for 30 days. Alert local rescue networks immediately. If your pet is missing, file a priority lost pet report to activate our dedicated pet-finding channels.
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The sooner you report, the sooner the search begins.
Acting within the first few hours or day of a loss significantly improves recovery odds. Once your report is filed with ReportLost, our team handles the routing and your report stays active on your behalf.
Report my lost item →Losing a wallet, ring, phone, or pet in Midlothian means contacting the police non-emergency line, checking the animal shelter, calling the airport if you flew out, and scrolling through Facebook groups hoping someone posts a match. By then, days have passed and the trail grows cold. Chesterfield County's services are excellent, but they don't talk to each other, and neither do social channels.
ReportLost changes that. One report triggers notifications to all the right places at once, and your signaling doesn't expire after a few days. Your report stays active, continuously cross-referenced against new found postings and lost-and-found updates across Chesterfield's services and local networks, so you can breathe easier knowing the search is working even while you're not actively hunting.
Common Areas Where Items Go Missing
Knowing where you lost something helps narrow down where to search.
Midlothian Turnpike Corridor
Busy retail and dining stretch with shops, restaurants, and gas stations. High foot traffic means items are frequently turned in to business lost and founds.
Downtown Chesterfield
Government offices, shops, and civic buildings. Lost items often end up with county services or business managers.
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Terminal areas, parking, rental car facilities, and security checkpoints. RIC's lost and found processes items daily.
Residential & Neighborhood Streets
Walkers and residents often find items. Neighborhood Facebook groups and Nextdoor are key channels for these recoveries.
Local Online Communities
People in these groups regularly post found items and lost pet alerts.
Active pet rescue and lost pet community
Richmond area subreddit with lost pet and item posts
Statewide network for reuniting lost and found pets
Neighborhood app where locals share found items and alerts
Common Questions
How long does Chesterfield County police hold a lost item report?
Police reports are maintained in the system, but you should check back regularly. Items turned in to the police property office may be held for a limited time before disposal. Contacting them directly at 804-748-1251 ensures your report stays fresh.
What's the timeline for lost pet reports at Chesterfield Animal Shelter?
Lost pet reports are typically purged every 30 days. This is why filing immediately and alerting Facebook groups and Nextdoor at the same time is critical. With ReportLost, your pet report stays active for 12 months across all channels.
I lost something at Richmond Airport. How do I file a claim?
Call RIC Lost and Found at 804-226-8585, or submit a claim via the airport's Boomerang platform. Items in common terminal areas are processed daily. Our team can guide you through the exact steps.
Which Chesterfield County office should I contact for a lost item?
Start with the police non-emergency line at 804-748-1251 or the general county information line at 804-748-1000. They'll direct you to the right desk. ReportLost identifies the exact office for your type of loss.
Do Facebook groups and Nextdoor cover Midlothian reliably?
Yes, but they rely on people actively posting and monitoring. ReportLost integrates with these channels so your item description gets to the right groups automatically, and we alert you the moment a credible match appears.
Is ReportLost.org official? Does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that streamlines reporting to official channels like Chesterfield County Police, city services, and local networks. We don't replace the police; we make sure your report reaches them and stays active in their systems and online communities, so you don't have to do the follow-up calls and group checks yourself.
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Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Chesterfield County Police, the City of Chesterfield, Richmond International Airport, or any other government or private entity. We work on your behalf to route your report to these official channels and keep your loss active across local networks. Always verify contact information directly with official sources.