We provide a lost and found service for high-value items and forms of identification found on the Danforth Campus.
Located at WashU PD, first floor of Lien Residential Hall on the South 40.
Item pick-up is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by special arrangement. Items are held 45 days.
Items are updated and added daily. Once you have checked the list and verified that your item has not already been turned in you can click on the link at the bottom of the list to add your item to the lost item database.
If you feel your property was stolen as opposed to lost, please contact the police to file a report. If you lost your WUSTL ID, please call or visit us to deactivate your card.
| Item | Date Found | Location | Description | Claim By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewelry | 12/26/2025 | Olin Library | Bulk costume jewelry from Library | 02/11/2025 |
| Other | 12/16/2025 | Weil Hall | MO Driver’s License | 01/30/2025 |
| Other | 12/13/2025 | Simon Hall | Visa card, Blue Freedom | 01/27/2025 |
| Keys | 12/18/2024 | Shepley Garage | Key, Toyota | 02/01/2025 |
| Other | 12/17/2024 | Simon Hall | Keys w door key fob and Airpods | 01/31/2025 |
| Other | 12/13/2024 | Music Classroom | Charger for computer | 01/27/2025 |
| Other | 12/13/2024 | Simon Hall | Black wallet & contents | 01/27/2025 |
| Other | 12/13/2024 | Simon Hall | Wallet, black w several cards | 01/27/2025 |
| Other | 12/10/2024 | Olin Library | White wallet w debit card & license | 01/24/2025 |
| Other | 12/09/2024 | The Village | Cell phone, Vortex case | 01/23/2025 |
| Keys | 12/09/2024 | Lyft driver found in vehicle | Wash U Alum key chain w multiple keys | 01/23/2025 |
| Other | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec Help Desk | Headphones | 01/20/2025 |
| Eyeglasses/Sunglasses | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec Help Desk | Prescription Glasses w black rim, tan case | 01/20/2025 |
| Eyeglasses/Sunglasses | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec Help Desk | Prescription glasses, black frame | 01/20/2025 |
| Eyeglasses/Sunglasses | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec Help Desk | Wire framed glasses, octagon shape | 01/20/2025 |
| Eyeglasses/Sunglasses | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec Help Desk | Prescription glasses, tortoise shell frame | 01/20/2025 |
| Eyeglasses/Sunglasses | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Sunglasses | 01/20/2025 |
| Eyeglasses/Sunglasses | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Sunglasses, aviator style | 01/20/2025 |
| Keys | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | 2 keys on wire | 01/20/2025 |
| Keys | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | 3 keys on wire hoop | 01/20/2025 |
| Keys | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Single key | 01/20/2025 |
| Other | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Single key on wire ring, leather tab | 01/20/2025 |
| Keys | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Single key on metal ring w 2 black tabs | 01/20/2025 |
| Keys | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | 2 keys on ring | 01/20/2025 |
| Jewelry | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Watch, Black band | 01/20/2025 |
| Jewelry | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Ring, Band | 01/20/2025 |
| Keys | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Lanyard w 4 keys | 01/20/2025 |
| Keys | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Key w black top | 01/20/2025 |
| Electronics | 12/06/2024 | Sumers Rec | Calculator | 01/20/2025 |
| Bag/Luggage | 12/06/2024 | Lofts | Black velvet purse, small | 01/20/2025 |
| Other | 12/05/2024 | Simon Hall | Debit Card | 01/19/2025 |
| Other | 12/05/2024 | Simon Hall | Chase Debit Card | 01/19/2025 |
| Other | 11/28/2024 | Bears Den | Debit Card | Expired |
| Other | 11/28/2024 | Bears Den | Debit Card | Expired |
| Other | 11/26/2024 | Olin Help Desk | Debit Card | Expired |
| Other | 11/26/2024 | DUC roof | Grappling Hook | Expired |
| Cash | 11/25/2024 | Bookstore Mallinkrodt | Cash | Expired |
| Other | 11/11/2024 | Bears Den | Headphones with case | Expired |
| Item | Date Found | Location | Description | Claim By |
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Items Accepted
- Cell phones
- Laptops
- Wallets/purses
- Jewelry
- Eyeglasses
- Textbooks
- Forms of identification
- Scientific calculators
- Backpacks/bags that contain the above accepted items
Items Not Accepted
- Clothing items
- All earbuds, loose or in cases.
- Water bottles
- Perishable items/food/food containers, lunch bags/boxes
- Flammable items (lighters, vape pens, etc.)
- Loose charging cables
- Small recreational items (soccer balls, frisbees, baseballs, etc.)
- Personal grooming items (combs, brushes, bows, ribbons, scrunchies, etc.)
- Intentionally abandoned items (electronic equipment that obviously does not work, damaged furniture, items placed by trash containers, etc.)
- Umbrellas
- Notebooks, binders, folders, papers
Please deliver acceptable found items to the Police Department or forward them to Campus Mail Box 1038. Anyone claiming property must show a student ID or driver’s license.
Items Accepted
- Cell phones
- Laptops
- Wallets/purses
- Jewelry
- Eyeglasses
- Textbooks
- Forms of identification
- Scientific calculators
- Backpacks/bags that contain the above accepted items
Items Not Accepted
- Clothing items
- All earbuds, loose or in cases.
- Water bottles
- Perishable items/food/food containers, lunch bags or boxes
- Flammable items (lighters, vape pens, etc.)
- Loose charging cables
- Small recreational items (soccer balls, frisbees, baseballs, etc.)
- Personal grooming items (combs, brushes, bows, ribbons, scrunchies, etc.)
- Intentionally abandoned items (electronic equipment that obviously does not work, damaged furniture, items placed by trash containers, etc.)
- Umbrellas
- Notebooks, binders, folders, papers