Lose something in La Crosse? File one report and we handle the rest.
Submit your loss once, and ReportLost routes it to the La Crosse Police Department, Municipal Transit, La Crosse Regional Airport, and local social channels. Then we monitor the web continuously for matches across marketplaces, community groups, and local posts, 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
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works for La Crosse
You describe what you lost
Tell us what went missing, where, and when. We capture all the details needed to file with La Crosse Police, transit, or the airport, and to search online effectively.
We route your report to the right places
We file your loss with the La Crosse Police Department Property & Evidence division, Municipal Transit's Lost and Found office, local business lost & found desks, and prepare alerts for social channels—no running around.
Automated monitoring finds it for you
Our system scans Facebook community groups like "La Crosse/ Onalaska Area Lost & Found", Nextdoor, Reddit's r/lacrossewi, local marketplaces, and email alerts from La Crosse institutions for 12 months. When a match surfaces, you're notified instantly, no manual daily searches needed.
Where to report a lost item in La Crosse
Each location has its own process. ReportLost handles them all at once.
La Crosse Police Department
The Police Department's Property & Evidence division holds lost items brought to them or recovered in public spaces. Items are kept for a set period before disposal. Non-emergency dispatch can direct you to the right desk, and you can file a report in person at their office on La Crosse Street. ReportLost files your report directly with Property & Evidence and monitors their records for matches.
Municipal Transit (MTU) Lost & Found
Items found on MTU buses are held at the Transit Center (314 Jay St) or the MTU Main Office (2000 Marco Dr) for 15 days. Call their dedicated line to check, or visit during business hours. ReportLost contacts MTU on your behalf and generates the exact description to include in a search request, so no detail is missed.
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)
Left something in the terminal or on the tarmac? LSE's Airport Administration handles lost & found items and keeps them for a reasonable period. You can call or visit their office (open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). ReportLost notifies the airport with your full details and follows up on your timeline.
City Hall & Public Venues
Items left at City Hall, the La Crosse Center, the Library, or Veterans Memorial Stadium may be held at those locations or turned over to the Police Department. ReportLost tells you which venue likely has your item and what contact info to use, so you don't waste calls on dead ends.
Lost Pet? Priority support through ReportLost
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in the La Crosse area, the Coulee Region Humane Society and local animal control are your lifelines. The Humane Society can file a lost report and checks in with Animal Control. La Crosse Police Animal Control will reunite found pets with owners. ReportLost has a dedicated lost pet workflow to ensure every relevant channel is notified and monitored continuously. File a priority lost pet report
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Your report is your safety net.
Filing now means the Police Department, transit authority, airport, and community networks are looking for your item today. Every hour counts, but once your report is filed, the search continues automatically, giving you back your peace of mind.
Report my lost item →Losing something in La Crosse can feel isolating. Your wallet disappears on a city bus, a beloved item ends up forgotten at the airport or at Veterans Memorial Stadium, or something goes missing during a visit downtown. The city's lost & found offices and police department each handle their own items in their own way, with separate phone numbers and limited reach. You're left juggling calls to the Police Department's Property & Evidence division, checking with Municipal Transit, and posting to Facebook groups yourself, hoping someone saw it.
ReportLost simplifies all of that. One report, and we connect with the La Crosse Police Department, the transit authority, the airport administration, and local community channels on your behalf. More importantly, we don't stop there. Our technology watches the entire web, including Facebook community groups, Nextdoor, Reddit discussions, and classified sites, around the clock for months. Instead of you refreshing "La Crosse/ Onalaska Area Lost & Found" every morning, our system does it for you and alerts you the moment a credible match appears. It's peace of mind knowing someone is actively looking, even while you sleep.
Common places where items go missing in La Crosse
ReportLost knows how to reach lost & found offices for all of these spots.
Downtown La Crosse & Main Street
Wallets, phones, and bags disappear in shops, restaurants, and office buildings. City Hall and local businesses may hold items, with items often turned over to Police.
MTU Bus Routes & Transit Center
The most common place to lose items in La Crosse. Backpacks, jackets, and personal belongings are found daily on buses and at the Transit Center, held for 15 days.
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)
Laptops, carry-on luggage, and travel documents are left at gates, security, and the terminal. LSE Administration handles the search and reunites travelers with their belongings.
Veterans Memorial Stadium & UW-La Crosse Campus
Game day and event crowds mean lost keys, phones, and jackets. The campus lost & found at the ticketing booth, plus local groups on Facebook, help reunite students and visitors with their items.
Riverfront & Parks
Items left on park benches, along the Mississippi, or at recreation facilities often end up with the Police Department or local park offices. Community groups quickly spot and report finds.
La Crosse community networks that help reunite people with lost items
ReportLost posts to these channels and monitors them for matches around the clock.
Facebook group for lost and found items in the area
Facebook community for lost and found pets
Reddit community for La Crosse news and local posts
Neighborhood-based alerts and community tips
Updates on found animals and lost pet alerts
Questions about losing and finding items in La Crosse
How long does the Police Department hold lost items?
The La Crosse Police Department's Property & Evidence division holds items for a standard period before disposal. For specifics, call the Police Department at (608) 789-7245. ReportLost files your report with them and follows up on your behalf.
What happens to items found on MTU buses?
Items found on city buses are taken to the Transit Center (314 Jay St) or the MTU Main Office (2000 Marco Dr) and kept for 15 days. Call MTU Lost & Found at (608) 789-7350 to check. ReportLost notifies them with full details so they know exactly what to look for.
How do I find something I left at La Crosse Regional Airport?
Contact LSE Airport Administration at (608) 789-7464 or visit their office in the terminal (open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). Describe your item and where you left it. ReportLost submits your details to them and monitors for confirmation of a match.
Should I post on Facebook groups myself, or just use ReportLost?
ReportLost posts to "La Crosse/ Onalaska Area Lost & Found" and other local Facebook groups on your behalf, and then monitors those same groups continuously for found posts matching your description. You don't have to refresh the page every day. If you prefer to post manually as well, that's fine, but ReportLost handles the heavy lifting and the ongoing search.
What if I lost a pet?
Contact the Coulee Region Humane Society at (608) 781-4014 or file online at couleehumane.com. Also alert La Crosse Police Animal Control at (608) 782-7575. ReportLost has a specialized lost pet workflow that reaches all animal channels and monitors pet-specific Facebook groups and Nextdoor alerts for months, so you don't have to call back repeatedly.
Is ReportLost.org an official city service or run by the police?
No, ReportLost is an independent company that works alongside La Crosse Police, transit, the airport, and local community networks. We are not affiliated with any government agency, but we partner with them to route your report to the right place and monitor public records and community channels on your behalf. Our role is to simplify and accelerate the search process, saving you time and stress.
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The sooner you file, the sooner the search begins. Your report goes out today to the Police Department, transit, airport, and local community networks. Then our automated system takes over, watching for matches 24/7 so you don't have to.
Start my report →ReportLost is an independent service and is not affiliated with the La Crosse Police Department, City of La Crosse, Municipal Transit, La Crosse Regional Airport, the Coulee Region Humane Society, or any other government or municipal agency. We work in cooperation with these organizations to route your report appropriately and monitor public records and community channels for potential matches. This page provides factual information about La Crosse's lost & found resources and is not an official city guide.