on campus: 314-935-5555 off campus emergency: 911

Lost and Found

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
Debit/Credit/ID Card 11/05/2025 DUC Coffee Card 12/20/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 11/05/2025 DUC MO ID 12/20/2025
Purse/Wallet 11/05/2025 Ursa’s Wallet, ID, Cards 12/20/2025
Eyeglasses/Sunglasses 11/03/2025 DUC Glasses, Case 12/18/2025
Purse/Wallet 11/03/2025 DUC Wallet, Cash, Cards, Keychain 12/18/2025
Electronics 11/03/2025 DUC Black Headphones, Case 12/18/2025
Electronics 11/03/2025 DUC Black Headphones 12/18/2025
Electronics 11/03/2025 DUC Pink Watch 12/18/2025
Jewelry 11/03/2025 DUC Bracelet, Charm 12/18/2025
Electronics 11/02/2025 DUC Gray Headphones 12/17/2025
Keys 10/31/2025 South 40 Key Fob 12/14/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/31/2025 Cupples II Small Bag 12/14/2025
Keys 10/27/2025 Olin Library Key Ring, Library Card 12/11/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/27/2025 Olin Library Wallet, License, Cards 12/11/2025
Other 10/27/2025 Bookstore Airtag, Case 12/11/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 10/27/2025 Olin Library Credit Card 12/11/2025
Cellphone 10/26/2025 Lee Dorm Smartphone 12/10/2025
Other 10/25/2025 Park Apartments Silver Watch 12/09/2025
Keys 10/25/2025 Throop Drive + Forest Park Parkway Keys, Lanyard 12/09/2025
Electronics 10/25/2025 McKelvey Hall iPhone 12/09/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 10/24/2025 South 40 Walkway Venmo Card 12/08/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 10/24/2025 Olin Library Driver’s License 12/08/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/24/2025 Rebstock Hall Wallet, Cards 12/08/2025
Keys 10/23/2025 DUC Key Fob 12/07/2025
Keys 10/23/2025 Olin Library Key, Lanyard 12/07/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 10/21/2025 South 40 Out of State ID 12/05/2025
Electronics 10/21/2025 Whitaker Apple Pen 12/05/2025
Electronics 10/18/2025 Mudd Field iPad 12/02/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/17/2025 Skinker/Forsyth Wallet 12/01/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/16/2025 AB Law Wallet, 3 Cards, Cash 11/29/2025
Keys 10/16/2025 Schnuck Pavilion Keys, Keychain 11/29/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 10/16/2025 Olin Library Webster ID 11/30/2025
Electronics 10/16/2025 Hillman Hall Chromebook 11/30/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/15/2025 North Campus Wallet, 3 Cards 11/28/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/15/2025 North Campus Wallet, 5 Cards 11/28/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 10/14/2025 Cupples Credit Card 11/28/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/13/2025 Schnuck Pavilion Debit Card 11/27/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/13/2025 Schnuck Pavilion Card Holder, Key 11/27/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 10/13/2025 Danforth Campus Driver License 11/27/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 10/13/2025 Schnuck Pavilion Debit Card 11/27/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/13/2025 Schnuck Pavilion Wallet, Cards, Cash 11/27/2025
Keys 10/13/2025 Schnuck Pavilion Key, Keychain 11/27/2025
Electronics 10/10/2025 Graham Chapel Phone Charger 11/24/2025
Electronics 10/08/2025 Bears Den iPad 11/22/2025
Other 10/08/2025 McKelvey Hall Drone Equipment 11/22/2025
Cash 10/06/2025 Rutledge Cash 11/20/2025
Bag/Luggage 10/02/2025 Bears Den Blue/black/grey backpack (initials: PL, receipt 941) 11/16/2025
Purse/Wallet 10/01/2025 Bears Den Wallet, CA ID, contents (initials: AA) 11/15/2025
Keys 10/01/2025 Mallinckrodt Bookstore 1 key on white keychain 11/15/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 09/30/2025 Tisch Park MO Driver’s License (initials: LK) 11/14/2025
Cellphone 09/30/2025 Bears Den iPhone in black case 11/14/2025
Cash 09/30/2025 Clock Tower Cash 11/14/2025
Debit/Credit/ID Card 09/29/2025 Tisch Park Driver License 11/13/2025
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

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