Lost something in Essex Junction? Here is who to contact.
File a single report and we connect you with the Essex Junction Police Department, City Hall, local transit services, and active community channels. Your report stays active, automatically crossmatching new found items so you don't have to check back yourself.
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.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Essex Junction
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details that matter to the right channels in Essex Junction.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes directly to the Essex Junction Police Department, City services, GMT bus lost and found, Burlington Airport if relevant, and animal control for pets. We also post to local social channels so neighbors can help.
Your report keeps searching for a match
While you move on with life, your report stays active for 12 months, continuously matching against new found items and marketplace posts. You'll get an alert the moment something credible shows up.
Where to report a loss in Essex Junction
Local channels and what to expect from each
Essex Junction Police Department
The starting point for most lost item reports in town. You can call them directly or file a report in person at their office on Maple Street. We tell you which precinct covers your loss location and generate the exact details to include.
City of Essex Junction
City Hall can log lost items and connect you with departments overseeing public spaces and facilities. We make sure your report reaches the right city office based on where you lost your item.
GMT Bus Lost & Found
Left something on a bus? GMT picks up items daily at the Downtown Transit Center (after 10 AM). Call them first to check availability, and we'll make sure your description reaches their team if you file with us.
Burlington International Airport
If you lost an item at BTV while traveling, their lost and found holds items during business hours. They also coordinate with TSA for security checkpoint finds. We point you to the right desk and include travel details in your report.
Lost & Found Pets
Missing a dog or cat in Essex Junction? The Humane Society of Chittenden County shelters in the area and can help coordinate a local search. Multiple animal rescue groups serve the region. Instead of calling each shelter yourself, file a priority lost pet report with us and we route your post everywhere at once.
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Getting ahead: file your report now
The sooner you report a loss, the sooner local services and your community can help. Once your report is filed, the search continues automatically for months while you focus on other things.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Essex Junction can feel scattered. The police have one system, the city another, the bus company a third. If you flew out of Burlington International, that's a fourth place to call. And if it's a pet, you're contacting multiple shelters and checking Facebook groups daily. It's exhausting, and pieces slip through the cracks.
ReportLost simplifies the whole process. You file once with us, and we handle the routing to Essex PD, city hall, transit, and animal services. More importantly, your report doesn't stop working the day you file it. It stays active, continuously matching against new found items and posts across local channels, so you can stop refreshing and waiting. We'll alert you when there's a real lead.
Common places people lose things in Essex Junction
These neighborhoods and public spaces see frequent lost and found activity
Downtown Essex Junction
Main Street and Lincoln Street, with shops, cafes, and the City Hall area. Wallets, phones, and glasses often turn up at local businesses or with police.
Essex Junction Parks & Recreation
Public parks and recreational facilities draw families and athletes. Items are frequently turned in to Parks and Rec offices or nearby police.
Transit Hub & Surrounding Areas
The Downtown Transit Center and bus stops are busy handoff points. Lost items on buses are held at the transit center or reported to GMT.
Residential Neighborhoods
Edgewood Drive, Maple Street, and other residential areas see lost pets especially. Neighbors often post finds on local Facebook groups first.
Routes to Burlington International Airport
The main roads leading to and from BTV are common travel routes. Items lost in cars or left at the airport are handled by their dedicated lost and found.
Your community is already helping
Local social channels where people post found items and lost pet alerts
Active Facebook group for lost items and found pets across Vermont, including Essex Junction
Local Essex Junction subreddit where residents share news, events, and lost item posts
Broader Vermont subreddit that sees lost pet alerts and found item reports from around the state
Neighborhood-level platform where Essex Junction residents report found items and help neighbors
Questions about reporting a loss in Essex Junction
How long does the Essex Junction Police Department hold lost items?
Most police departments hold found items for 30 to 90 days before donating or disposing of them. Contact Essex PD at 802-878-8331 to ask about their specific policy and check if your item has been turned in.
What if I lost something on a GMT bus?
Call GMT at 802-540-2468 to report it. Small items are held at the Downtown Transit Center and can be picked up after 10 AM the next day. Call first to confirm your item is there.
I lost something at Burlington Airport. Who do I contact?
Call the BTV Lost & Found directly at 802-863-2874 (office hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM). If you lost it at a TSA checkpoint, also file a report with TSA online. ReportLost will include both in your report.
My cat is missing in Essex Junction. Where do I start?
Contact the Humane Society of Chittenden County at 802-862-0135, post in local Facebook groups like Lost and Found VT, and check Nextdoor. ReportLost will route a missing pet report to all of these channels at once and keep searching for matches for months.
Can ReportLost replace calling the police?
No. We are an independent service that routes your report to the police and other local channels on your behalf, but you should also call Essex PD directly at 802-878-8331 for urgent losses or thefts. ReportLost is a way to ensure your report reaches everyone it should and stays active during a long search.
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Your report takes minutes. The search takes months.
File once with ReportLost and let the system work for you. Your report stays active across Essex Junction's police, city, transit, and community channels for your entire search period.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Essex Junction Police Department, City of Essex Junction, GMT, Burlington International Airport, the Humane Society of Chittenden County, or any other local authority or business. We route your report to official channels and community platforms; contacting these services directly is always encouraged and may be necessary for urgent losses or emergencies.