Lost and found in Dover, Vermont: where to report a lost item
Lost items in Dover are handled by the Dover Police Department, local transit, and the venues where they go missing. ReportLost files your report with the right office and keeps your report active so you don't have to check back 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.
Recent activity
No report has been filed in Dover 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 7, 2026.
How to report your loss
You report the loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed by the Dover Police Department and other relevant offices.
We route it to the right places
We file your report with the Dover Police Department, local transit (Green Mountain Transit), and any other service that might have it. You get the exact contact details and next steps.
Your report keeps searching for you
For 12 months, your report stays active and we cross-reference new found items, online posts, and marketplace listings. If a match appears, you'll get an alert.
Where to report lost items in Dover
Contact these offices directly, or let ReportLost do it for you.
Dover Police Department
The police department handles lost and found reports for items lost around town. We determine whether your loss falls under their jurisdiction and file the report on your behalf where they accept third-party filings.
Green Mountain Transit
Items left on GMT buses are held at the Downtown Transit Center. Small items can be picked up the next day after 10 a.m.; larger items like bicycles are stored longer. We provide you with their contact details and the exact process.
Lost pets
If you've lost a cat or dog, local animal shelters and online pet communities in Windham County are your fastest route. We guide you through the right shelters and Facebook groups to alert. File a priority lost pet report
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Ready to report your loss?
The sooner you file, the sooner we can start connecting your report with found items. Once submitted, your report keeps working for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Dover—whether at home, on the bus, or around town—means contacting multiple places. The police department, Green Mountain Transit, local businesses, and online community groups all handle found items separately, and there's no single place to check.
ReportLost simplifies this by filing your report with the right office, giving you the contact details you need, and keeping your report active for a full year so you can stop worrying about chasing leads every day.
Common places where items go missing in Dover
Knowing where you lost something helps us route your report correctly.
Mount Snow area
Items lost around the ski resort and nearby retail.
West Dover downtown
Town center shops, post office, and municipal offices.
Route 100 corridor
Businesses and transit stops along the main road.
Vermont lost and found communities
Local groups where found items are often posted.
Active statewide Facebook group for lost and found items
Facebook group focused on lost and found pets
Reddit community where Vermonters post lost items and local advice
Frequently asked questions
How long does the police department hold found items?
Check directly with the Dover Police Department at (802) 464-8722 for their retention period and retrieval process.
Can I pick up items left on the bus the same day?
Green Mountain Transit holds small items at the Downtown Transit Center and makes them available the next day after 10 a.m. Call or visit to confirm your item is there.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service that files reports on your behalf with the official channels (police, transit, shelters, etc.) and keeps your report active during a 12-month search window. We're not part of the government, but we connect you directly to the offices that are.
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The sooner your report is filed and active, the sooner we can help you reconnect with your lost item.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Dover Police Department, Green Mountain Transit, the Town of Dover, or any other government or private entity mentioned on this page. We file reports on your behalf where these organizations accept third-party submissions.