Lost and Found in Bristol, Vermont
Report lost items to the Bristol Police Department, town offices, or local transit. Publish a free listing or choose a paid search option to expand your search beyond local channels.
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
No report has been filed in Bristol yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Contact local services first
Call the Bristol Police Department at (802) 453-2533 to check their found property log and report your item. If you lost something on an Advance Transit bus, contact customer service at (802) 658-1885. For lost pets, reach the Humane Society of Chittenden County at (802) 862-0135.
Create a free public listing
Publish your item on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing will be searchable by others and remains live as a reference. This is your first step and requires no commitment.
Upgrade to active search (optional)
Choose Automatic search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and a ReportLost certificate, or Team-assisted search ($25) for 12 months including manual searches, local outreach, and shelter coordination.
Where to report in Bristol
Contact these services directly, then consider a ReportLost listing to increase visibility.
Bristol Police Department
The Police Department maintains a found property log. Call to report a lost item and ask if anything matching your description has been turned in. You can also visit their office during business hours.
Bristol Town Offices
The Town Clerk's office may assist with items lost in municipal buildings or help direct your inquiry to the right department. Contact them during standard business hours.
1 South Street, PO Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443|(802) 453-2410 ext. 1
Lost pet resources
Contact the Humane Society of Chittenden County or check local Facebook groups like Lost & Found Animals of Vermont and Lost Animals of Addison County, Vermont. Many Bristol residents use these groups to post missing and found pets.
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Not finding your item?
A ReportLost listing reaches more people and can be enhanced with paid search options. Your free listing is published immediately and stays active indefinitely.
Create a report →In Bristol, lost items are handled by the Police Department, which maintains a found property log. Advance Transit also keeps items left on buses for up to 30 days. For pets, contact the Humane Society of Chittenden County or post to local Facebook groups.
ReportLost helps you publish a free listing and offers optional paid search to broaden your reach. However, contacting Bristol Police and town services directly remains an effective way to locate lost items.
Common places to check
Bristol is a small town, so items are often turned in to the Police Department or nearby businesses.
Downtown Bristol
Main Street shops, restaurants, and the town green. Check with individual businesses where you may have lost your item.
Memorial Park and public spaces
Parks and outdoor areas throughout town. Items found here are typically brought to the Police Department.
Local community
Lost & Found Animals of Vermont and local Nextdoor/Facebook groups are active in Bristol.
Facebook group for lost and found pets across Vermont, active for Bristol residents
Facebook group focused on pets lost in Addison County, where Bristol is located
Post to your Bristol neighborhood to alert residents in your area
Reddit community where lost items and pets are occasionally posted
Common questions
How long does the Bristol Police Department keep found items?
Call (802) 453-2533 to ask about their retention policy. Items are held for a period before disposal, but contacting them quickly increases your chances of recovery.
If I lost something on an Advance Transit bus, how do I report it?
Contact Advance Transit customer service at (802) 658-1885. Items are typically held for 30 days. Provide route number, approximate time, and a description of your item.
Is ReportLost.org an official service or part of the Bristol Police Department?
No. ReportLost is an independent service not affiliated with the police, town offices, or any government agency. It complements direct reporting to local authorities. Your free listing and optional paid searches do not replace contacting Bristol Police or other local services directly.
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Ready to search?
Start with a free public listing, then decide if you want to add automatic or assisted search. Either way, contact Bristol Police first.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Bristol Police Department, Town of Bristol, Advance Transit, the Humane Society of Chittenden County, or any other local entity. Paid search options (Automatic or Team-assisted) do not ensure your item will be found. Always report directly to local authorities and services.