Lost something in Wenatchee? Report it and activate automated recovery.
Submit one report and we immediately notify the Wenatchee Police Department, Link Transit, Pangborn Memorial Airport, and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, while our system scans the web continuously for matches across local marketplaces, Facebook groups, and community 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
Washington : the owner's claim window is 60 days, shorter than in most states, and a finder must report the find within 7 days. (RCW 63.21)
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost Works
You describe what you lost
Tell us the item, where and when you lost it, and any distinguishing details. We handle the legwork of figuring out which department or service received it.
We route your report automatically
Your information flows instantly to the Wenatchee Police Property & Evidence section, Link Transit Guest Services, Pangborn Airport administration, and other relevant Wenatchee-area recovery channels.
We monitor the web for your item
Our system scans Craigslist, Facebook lost & found groups, Nextdoor, and other public channels every day for months, alerting you the moment a credible match appears so you can claim it without spending hours searching yourself.
Where Things Get Found in Wenatchee
Direct your report to the right place
Wenatchee Police Department
Items recovered on streets, in parks, or turned in by the public are cataloged by the Property & Evidence section. Call them directly to check if your item has arrived, or let us submit the details for you and follow up on your behalf.
Property & Evidence (509) 888-4279|Non-Emergency Line (509) 663-3213
Link Transit Bus Service
Items left on buses or at transit properties pass through Link's Guest Services. They maintain a lost & found for 30 days. We contact them with your exact bus route and time so they can prioritize the search.
Pangborn Memorial Airport
Lost items in the terminal or on aircraft are handled by Pangborn's Lost & Found office. If your loss happened at the airport, we ensure your report reaches the right desk with full details about where and when.
City Hall & Public Venues
Items left in city buildings, community centers, or recreation areas often end up at City Hall lost & found. We identify the specific venue and ensure your inquiry reaches the right department.
Lost or Found Pet
If your companion animal is missing, the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society and Animal Care & Control coordinate shelter intakes and foster networks across the valley. They also monitor local lost pet groups. file a priority lost pet report.
Animal Care & Control (509) 888-7283|Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (509) 662-9577
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The sooner you report, the better your chances
Getting your details into the system within the first 24 hours keeps your item at the top of recovery lists and ensures it's flagged before it gets misplaced or discarded. Once your report is in, you can focus on other things while we search.
Report my lost item →Wenatchee's public spaces, transportation hubs, and shops move quickly, and losing something here means contacting the police, the bus service, the airport, and local groups separately. If your item lands in the wrong system or gets posted on a channel you don't monitor daily, recovery becomes a needle-in-a-haystack hunt.
ReportLost simplifies the whole process. One submission reaches every relevant recovery point in Wenatchee and its surroundings, and then our automated web monitoring takes over for months, spotting "found" posts and marketplace listings that match your description so you don't have to.
Common loss locations in Wenatchee
Losses happen everywhere, but these spots see the most traffic
Downtown Wenatchee & Mission Street
Retail shops, restaurants, and the pedestrian corridor around Mission Street see constant foot traffic. Items left at checkout counters or in parking areas typically reach the police or individual business lost & founds.
Riverfront Park & Apple Capital Loop Trail
Popular outdoor spaces where walkers and cyclists pass through daily. Found items are sometimes reported to park maintenance or the police non-emergency line.
Link Transit stations & bus stops
The main transit hub and surrounding stops on Route 1 and local routes handle frequent passenger turnover. Items left aboard or at shelters go directly to Link Guest Services.
Pangborn Memorial Airport & Eastmont area
Airport parking lots, terminal interiors, and surrounding commercial areas occasionally receive lost items, with airport administration coordinating recovery.
Chelan & Douglas County roads and rural areas
Items lost on highways or in surrounding communities may be reported to county sheriff's offices or smaller local police departments; ReportLost alerts nearby agencies as well.
Where Wenatchee residents post found items
Monitor these channels, or let us scan them for you
Community-run group specifically for lost and found posts across the valley
Dedicated to reuniting lost and found companion animals
Multi-county pet recovery network
Local subreddit where residents sometimes post lost items and appeals
Hyper-local posts from your street and surrounding blocks
Regional listings for Wenatchee area
Frequently asked questions
How long do police hold lost items in Wenatchee?
The Wenatchee Police Property & Evidence section holds items for varying periods depending on the category. Check directly with them at (509) 888-4279 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM), or we can inquire on your behalf and flag any time-sensitive items.
How long does Link Transit keep items in lost & found?
Link Guest Services typically holds items for 30 days. Call (509) 662-1155 as soon as possible after losing something on a bus, as older items may be donated or discarded.
What if my item was lost at Pangborn Airport?
Contact Pangborn's administration office at (509) 884-2494 (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM). If your item was left on an aircraft, you'll need to contact your airline directly. ReportLost ensures this information reaches the right desk.
Can I search for my item before reporting?
You can call any of the venues or services listed above to ask if they have your item. However, if it was posted on social media or a marketplace, you'd need to monitor those channels yourself every day. ReportLost does that scanning automatically, 24/7, so you don't have to.
What if my lost pet is missing?
File a lost pet report immediately. The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (509-662-9577) and Animal Care & Control (509-888-7283) will add your pet to shelter intakes and local networks. Visit the humane society in person to check their current animals. ReportLost can accelerate this process with priority alerts.
Is ReportLost.org official or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not a government agency. We partner with local recovery systems by routing your report efficiently and monitoring public channels on your behalf. You retain full control and can always contact police, transit, or businesses directly. Think of us as your unpaid assistant who works the lost & found system while you wait.
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The first step is simple: describe what you lost, where, and when. We'll take it from there, routing your report to Wenatchee's recovery channels and keeping watch across the web until we find it.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Wenatchee Police Department, Link Transit, Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, City of Wenatchee, or any other local government or private entity listed. We provide a coordination and monitoring service; all recovery efforts and policies remain the responsibility of the respective agencies and businesses.