Report a lost item in Waterbury, Vermont
Start with the Waterbury Police Department or local businesses. ReportLost.org offers free public listings, plus optional web search and team-assisted support to expand your reach 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.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How to report a lost item
Contact local services first
Call the Waterbury Police Department at (802) 244-7567 or visit the Public Safety office at 43 S. Main Street. If you lost an item at a specific business or public place, contact them directly. For transit, reach out to the bus driver or operator immediately.
Create a free public listing on ReportLost
Post your item details, location, and contact information. Your report appears publicly and costs nothing. This listing does not include active web search or outreach from our team. Many people find items through direct inquiries to police and local businesses.
Consider a paid search option
Automatic search ($12) includes 6 months of web search, a certificate, a linked email address, and QR stickers. Team-assisted search ($25) adds manual research, contact with local services, social group outreach, and 12 months of monitoring. Compare both to decide what fits your situation.
Where to report and search locally
Key contacts and procedures for Waterbury
Waterbury Police Department
Report lost items and ask about found items in their custody. Non-emergency line: (802) 229-9191. Main number: (802) 244-7567. Address: 43 S. Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676. Open Monday through Friday, standard business hours.
Town Clerk's Office
Can advise on items found on town property or in municipal buildings. Address: 28 North Main Street, Suite 1, Waterbury, VT 05676. Phone: (802) 244-8447. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local transit and travel
If you lost an item on a bus, contact the driver or service operator immediately. For items at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (approximately 30 miles from Waterbury), contact the airport's lost and found. For airline luggage, contact your airline directly.
Restaurants, shops, and public places
Contact businesses where you were last seen with the item. Waterbury has a downtown area with shops and dining establishments along Main Street. Call ahead or visit in person to check if items have been turned in.
Lost pets
Reach out to Central Vermont Humane Society at (802) 476-3811 (ext. 101, leave a voicemail) or email, or Humane Society of Chittenden County at (802) 862-0135. Check the Waterbury/Duxbury VT Missing/Lost Pets Facebook group. If you have found a pet, animal control should be notified through local police.
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Ready to list your item?
A free ReportLost listing makes your item searchable online immediately. You can also choose to add automatic web search or team support to increase visibility and outreach.
Create a reportWaterbury's police and town officials are your first point of contact for lost items. Many items are recovered quickly through direct communication with local businesses, restaurants, municipal offices, and the Waterbury Police Department. The Vermont State Police Headquarters is also located in Waterbury and maintains records for items found across the region.
ReportLost.org provides a free way to publish your item online and optional search services to extend your search beyond local channels. All our search tools operate independently of local law enforcement and are designed to complement, not replace, the direct outreach you should do with police and community.
Common areas in Waterbury
Check these locations and contact local businesses if your item was lost here
Downtown Main Street
Restaurants, shops, and municipal offices cluster along this corridor. Most businesses keep found items at the register or customer service.
Town Center / Municipal Complex
Town Hall, Police, and other offices are concentrated here. Items found in public areas are often turned in to the Town Clerk or Police.
Public parks and recreation areas
Check with the Recreation Department at (802) 244-7174 for items left outdoors or at facilities.
Route 2 corridor
A main thoroughfare through town. If lost while traveling, contact nearby businesses or the Police non-emergency line.
Community networks
Share your search on local groups where neighbors can help
Facebook group for lost and found pets
Broader regional Facebook group for missing and found animals
Official town Facebook page
Reddit community for Vermont
Frequently asked questions
How long do police or businesses keep lost items?
Most businesses hold found items for 30 to 90 days before disposal. The Waterbury Police Department stores items following Vermont state procedures. Contact them directly at (802) 244-7567 to ask about retention periods and current inventory.
Should I file a police report for a lost item?
For lost wallets, IDs, or high-value items, contact the Police non-emergency line at (802) 229-9191 to file a report. This creates an official record and helps if the item is later found and turned in. For most everyday items, calling ahead to businesses or public places is usually faster.
What if I lost something in a state building or on state property?
Vermont State Police Headquarters is located at 45 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671. Call (802) 244-7345 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to report or check for items left at state facilities.
How do I search for a found pet?
Call Central Vermont Humane Society at (802) 476-3811 (ext. 101) or post on the Waterbury/Duxbury VT Missing/Lost Pets Facebook group. Check with animal control through the Police Department as well.
What does ReportLost's team-assisted search include in Vermont?
Our team can contact local police, municipal offices, and shelters on your behalf, post your item in relevant Facebook groups and community networks, monitor for matches for up to 12 months, and perform manual web searches. We do not operate a local lost and found office. Local police and businesses remain your primary resources.
Is ReportLost.org an official government service?
No. ReportLost is an independent service. We are not affiliated with Waterbury Police, the Town of Waterbury, or Vermont state agencies. We complement direct reporting to police and local businesses, but we do not replace them. Always contact police and local services first for time-sensitive items.
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Compare your options
Decide whether a free listing, automatic web search, or team-assisted outreach makes sense for your situation. All options start with your own calls to police and local businesses.
Compare search optionsReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Waterbury Police Department, the Town of Waterbury, Vermont state government, or any local business or organization mentioned on this page. We do not operate a lost and found office in Waterbury. Always contact local police and businesses directly as your first step. Our search services are designed to supplement, not replace, official channels.