Lost something in Roanoke? File one report and we'll track it down.
Submit your loss once, and we route it to the Roanoke Police Department, Valley Metro transit, Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection, and active local community channels. Then our system scans the web continuously for matches so you don't have to.
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 13, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Roanoke
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We ask the right questions so officials can identify your item without extra back-and-forth.
We notify the right places
Your report reaches the Roanoke Police Department, transit authority, airport, animal shelter, and local Facebook groups and Reddit communities all at once. No need to call each one separately.
Automated monitoring finds your item
We scan marketplaces, community posts, social media, and lost-and-found listings across the web for months. The moment a credible match appears, we alert you. You can relax knowing the search runs 24/7 without you having to refresh pages daily.
Where to report a loss in Roanoke
Here's what each service handles and how to reach them. ReportLost connects you to all of them at once.
Roanoke Police Department
The Police Department takes lost item reports and maintains a lost-and-found system. For non-emergencies, call their main line. We log your report with the right precinct and provide the exact details they need.
Valley Metro Transit
Left something on a bus? Valley Metro holds lost items for 60 days at their Operations Facility. Call their customer service line during business hours, and they'll search their database. We make sure your report reaches their team and flag it with the right location data.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Lost something at the airport or on a flight? ROA has a dedicated lost-and-found system with a searchable online catalog. The airport holds unclaimed items and accepts claims through their Pixit portal. We ensure your description matches what the Public Safety team is looking for.
Lost Pets
If your pet is missing, the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection shelters lost and found animals in the Roanoke area. The sooner you report, the sooner staff can watch for your pet and match incoming animals to your description. file a priority lost pet report
City of Roanoke
City Hall can direct you to the right department for items lost in public spaces or municipal facilities. We provide them with your complete report so they know exactly what to look for.
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A faster way to search
Every day counts when you've lost something. The sooner you file your report through ReportLost, the faster we can alert shelters, transit hubs, and the community. Then our monitoring system takes over, scanning social media, marketplaces, and local networks so you're not glued to your phone.
Report my lost item →Roanoke's a city on the move, with busy transit corridors, a growing downtown, the airport on the northwest side, and community spaces scattered across neighborhoods. Losing something here means contacting multiple agencies across the city, often with no guarantee they'll coordinate. Police have one lost-and-found process, Valley Metro buses another, the airport a third, and animal shelters yet another. Without a central hub, your item can slip through the cracks while you're left making phone calls and checking social media day after day.
ReportLost simplifies that chaos. One form, one moment of your time, and we seed your report to all the right channels at once, then do the legwork for you. Our continuous web monitoring means we're actively searching for your item on Facebook groups, Reddit's r/roanoke, Nextdoor, marketplace listings, and every public corner of the internet where Roanoke residents post found items. Once you report, you can breathe: we've got the surveillance running.
Common places to lose items in Roanoke
Losses happen all over the city. We route your report to the right precinct or facility.
Downtown Roanoke
The heart of the city, with retail, restaurants, and cultural venues. Items are often turned in to nearby businesses or the Police Department's main office.
Valley Metro Transit Corridors
Bus stops and transit centers across town. Unclaimed items go to the Operations Facility on Campbell Avenue SE within hours.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
The northwest gateway. Security checkpoints, terminals, and baggage areas all feed into the airport's lost-and-found system.
Mill Mountain & Greenway Areas
Popular parks and trails where wallets, keys, and personal items are frequently left behind. Local patrols and community members often report finds.
South Roanoke Neighborhoods
Retail centers and residential areas where losses are often posted in community Facebook groups and Nextdoor first.
Roanoke's active online community
Local residents post found items and help each other here. We monitor these channels so your report gets the widest reach.
Facebook group with hundreds of active members sharing missing and found pets
Another active Facebook community focused on animal welfare and local alerts
The Roanoke subreddit where residents post about lost items and ask for help
Neighborhood-specific posts where locals often announce found items in their area
Official city page that amplifies community alerts and city services
Common questions about losing and finding items in Roanoke
How long does Valley Metro keep lost items?
Valley Metro holds lost-and-found items for 60 days at their Operations Facility (1108 Campbell Avenue SE). After that, unclaimed items may be donated or discarded. Call (540) 982-2222 during business hours (8 am–4 pm, Monday–Friday) to check if your item is there. ReportLost ensures your report reaches them immediately so they're on the lookout.
What if I lost something at the airport?
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport uses a searchable online system called Pixit. You can browse unclaimed items and file a claim directly at flyroa.com/lost-found-0. For items lost at TSA checkpoints or in the terminal, call the airport's Public Safety team at (540) 362-1999. If your item was left on an aircraft, contact the airline directly.
Where do I report a lost pet?
Contact the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection at (540) 853-2411. They shelter lost and found animals at 1510 Baldwin Avenue NE. Post on Facebook groups like 'Lost and Found Pets, Roanoke VA' and 'Roanoke Area Missing Pets & Alerts' immediately. ReportLost can file a priority pet report to maximize visibility.
How do I file a police report for a lost item?
Call the Roanoke Police Department's non-emergency line at (540) 853-2212 or visit their office at 348 Campbell Avenue SW. For emergencies, call 911. ReportLost handles the initial documentation and routes the information to the right department so you don't have to repeat details multiple times.
Can I search social media and marketplace sites myself?
Yes, but it's time-consuming and easy to miss posts. ReportLost monitors Facebook groups, Nextdoor, Reddit, and marketplace listings continuously for months, using automated searches tied to your item's description, location, and timeline. We alert you the moment a credible match appears, saving you hours of manual checking.
Is ReportLost official or affiliated with the police department?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside local authorities, not as part of them. We're not law enforcement, but we make it seamless for you to report to the right agencies and then extend the search with ongoing monitoring. Police and city services remain the official channels for filing reports; we amplify and automate the next step.
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Start your report today
The first step is simple and takes just a few minutes. Once you've reported your loss through ReportLost, our team and automated systems begin working for you immediately, contacting shelters and services, posting to community channels, and scanning the web for your item.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Roanoke Police Department, Roanoke County Police, Valley Metro, Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, the City of Roanoke, the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection, or any other government or private entity mentioned. We work in coordination with these services but are a separate organization providing lost-and-found coordination and automated monitoring.