Lost something around Cheat Lake? Report it and we take the steps for you.
One report and we notify the Morgantown Police Department, Monongalia County Sheriff, local Mountain Line Transit, and active community channels. Your report stays active across our network, so you can stop checking every day and let us keep searching for a match.
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
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 in Cheat Lake
You report your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details law enforcement and lost and found offices need.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the Morgantown Police Department, Monongalia County Sheriff, Mountain Line Transit, and key local community groups all at once, with no back-and-forth from you.
Your report keeps searching for you
For 12 months, your report stays active and matches against new found items, lost and found postings, and local marketplace listings. You get an alert the moment a likely match surfaces, so you're not refreshing Facebook or Reddit every morning.
Where lost items end up in Cheat Lake
Here are the main places and offices to know about. ReportLost connects you to all of them.
Morgantown Police Department
If you lose something in or near Cheat Lake, Morgantown Police covers the area. They maintain a lost and found and can file a report. We generate the exact information they need and submit it on your behalf.
Non-Emergency: 304-284-7522|300 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
Monongalia County Sheriff
The county sheriff's office also maintains lost and found items and covers the broader Monongalia County area, including Cheat Lake. We make sure your report reaches them too.
Mountain Line Transit
Lost something on a Mountain Line bus? Call customer service to report it, or file with us and we notify them directly. Mountain Line covers 24 routes across Morgantown and Monongalia County.
Lost Pets
If your cat, dog, or other pet has gone missing, time matters. We notify local animal hospitals, community pet groups, and lost pet networks, and your report stays active and searchable. file a priority lost pet report
Cheat Lake Planning District & City Services
For items lost at public facilities or offices in Cheat Lake or Morgantown, the city and county planning offices can help direct you. We can point you to the exact department to call.
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Here is where to report it.
The sooner you file, the sooner we can alert the right offices and community groups. Once your report is submitted, you can breathe easy—we keep searching on your behalf for the entire search period.
Report my lost item →Losing something around Cheat Lake, Morgantown, or Monongalia County means juggling multiple channels: the police non-emergency line, the county sheriff's office, Mountain Line Transit if it was on a bus, local animal control for a pet, and several separate Facebook groups and community boards. Each one is independent, and they don't always know what the others have found.
ReportLost takes the scattered approach and replaces it with one unified report that reaches everyone who matters. File once, and we notify the Morgantown Police Department, the county sheriff, transit lost and found, local Facebook communities, and Nextdoor—all in one go. Then your report stays active for months, automatically checking new found items and alerts so you don't have to.
Common places where items go missing in Cheat Lake
Whether you lost something at home, around the lake, or at a local business, knowing where it was last seen helps.
Cheat Lake Park & Waterfront
The lake itself and surrounding parks are popular spots. Wallets, phones, and rings frequently turn up here. Report it to police and the park area office.
Mountain Line Bus Routes
If you lost an item on a Mountain Line bus anywhere in Morgantown or Monongalia County, call Mountain Line customer service or file with us—we notify them right away.
Morgantown Downtown & Shopping Areas
Downtown Morgantown is just north of Cheat Lake. Purses, wallets, and keys are commonly turned in at local shops and the police station.
Cheat Lake Animal Hospital & Veterinary Offices
Pets go missing in the area around the animal hospital and other vet clinics. Report immediately to the hospital and local pet networks.
WVU Campus & University Grounds
West Virginia University is in Morgantown near Cheat Lake. If you lost something on campus, contact WVU Public Safety in addition to local police.
Community lost and found groups around Cheat Lake
Many residents post in local Facebook groups and Nextdoor. We share your report with active community channels so neighbors can keep an eye out.
Facebook group for lost and found pets and items
Regional pet-focused lost and found group
Morgantown and Monongalia County subreddit
Neighborhood network for alerts
Official Facebook page with community updates
Questions about losing something in Cheat Lake
How long do police and sheriff's offices keep lost items?
Most law enforcement agencies in Monongalia County hold lost items for 30 to 90 days before disposal. The sooner you file a report, the better your chances. ReportLost keeps your report active for 12 months, so even if an item sits unclaimed for a while, your matching search continues.
What should I do if I lost something on a Mountain Line bus?
Call Mountain Line customer service directly, or file your report with us and we notify them. Include the bus route number, the time you were on the bus, and a description of the item. Mountain Line will check their bus and lost and found at the transit center.
My pet is missing in Cheat Lake. What's the fastest way to report it?
Contact Cheat Lake Animal Hospital immediately (304-594-1124), as they are a 24/7 emergency clinic and often receive reports of found animals. Also post in the Morgantown WV Lost and Found Facebook group and other local pet networks. ReportLost's priority lost pet report ensures all channels are notified at once and your search stays active for months.
Where can I pick up something if it's found?
Items found by police are held at the Morgantown Police Department (300 Spruce Street) or the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office (116 Walnut Street). If found on a bus, check with Mountain Line Transit. Always ask for proof of ownership before claiming an item.
Do I need to visit the police station in person to file a report?
You can call the non-emergency line (304-284-7522) to file by phone, but ReportLost does this for you. We generate and submit the report to police, sheriff, transit, and community groups, so you don't have to make multiple calls or visit offices in person.
Is ReportLost.org official or run by the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not run by the Morgantown Police Department or any government agency. We partner with official channels by routing your report directly to them, but we are a separate organization. Your report is also submitted to law enforcement; ReportLost simply saves you the effort of doing it yourself and keeps your search active for months afterward.
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Your item is still out there.
Every hour you wait is an hour it could be moved, re-sold, or thrown away. Filing a report today and letting us search for you over the coming weeks and months is your best bet. Start now.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost and found service and is not affiliated with the Morgantown Police Department, Monongalia County Sheriff's Office, Mountain Line Transit, Cheat Lake Planning District, or any other government or municipal entity listed on this page. We notify these offices and community channels on your behalf, but they operate independently. Always verify current contact information and hours before visiting in person.