Lost and Found in Pinch, West Virginia
Report a lost item locally and explore search options. Contact the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office for items lost in public spaces, or reach out directly to businesses and services where you lost your belongings. ReportLost offers free public listings plus optional automatic or team-assisted search.
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
No report has been filed in Pinch yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 8, 2026.
How to Report a Lost Item
Create a Free Public Report
Post your lost item on ReportLost for free. Your report is published and searchable by the community, with no active search or follow-up by our team.
Contact Local Services Directly
Call the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office at 304-357-0200 to report items lost in public areas. If you lost something at a specific business or location, contact them directly to check their lost and found.
Upgrade to Automatic or Team Search
Choose Automatic search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring and an anonymous email address, or Team-assisted search ($25) for 12 months including manual search, direct contact with local services, and community group outreach.
Where to Report and Search Locally
Direct contacts and services for lost items in Pinch and Kanawha County
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
Report lost items found in public spaces. Call the main line during business hours or the 24-hour communications line if the item was lost in an emergency or overnight. Ask about their lost and found procedures.
Pinch Fire Department
Local point of contact for community services and information in Pinch. May assist with directing you to the right agency or holding found items temporarily.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a pet in Pinch or nearby Elkview, check with local animal rescues and post in community pet groups. A Facebook group serves the Elkview, Clendenin, Pinch, and Big Chimney area.
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Ready to Post Your Lost Item?
Create a free public report on ReportLost and reach the Pinch community immediately. If you'd like active search support or help contacting local services, explore our paid options.
Create a report →Pinch is a small community in Kanawha County. If you've lost an item, start by contacting the location where you lost it and the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office. ReportLost complements these local efforts with a free public listing and optional paid search services.
Most lost items are recovered by checking with the places you visited, calling local authorities, and posting in community groups. Our search options extend that reach over time and provide documentation.
Areas Around Pinch
Common locations where items are lost or turned in
Downtown Pinch
Main roads and commercial areas in central Pinch
Elkview Border
Near the Elkview area along Kanawha County Route 47
Community Groups
Local networks where lost and found items are often posted
Facebook group for pets and animals in the Pinch area
Larger county-wide lost pet network on Facebook
Neighborhood app for Pinch and surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I call first if I lose something in Pinch?
Contact the location where you lost the item first, then call the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office at 304-357-0200 to report it. They can log the item and check if anyone has turned it in.
How long do local services hold found items?
Policies vary by location. Check directly with the business or service where the item was lost. The Sheriff's Office can advise on their retention period and procedures.
Is ReportLost.org official or part of the police department?
No. ReportLost is an independent service. We offer a free public listing and optional search tools to complement direct contact with local authorities and services. Reporting to the Sheriff's Office is always the first step.
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Compare Your Options
Decide whether a free public report, automatic web search, or team-assisted local outreach fits your situation.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, Pinch Fire Department, or any local government agency. We do not guarantee recovery of lost items. Always contact local authorities and services directly as your first step.