Lost and Found in Mississippi State, MS
Mississippi State is home to a university campus with dedicated lost and found services. Report items to MSU Police, check campus locations directly, or use ReportLost to extend your search beyond the university.
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 Mississippi State yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
Across the United States
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How to Report a Lost Item
Contact MSU Police Lost & Found
Call (662) 325-2121 or visit the Lost & Found office at 25 Walker Road, Butler-Williams Building. Staff can check if your item has been turned in at campus locations including the Joe Frank Sanderson Center, Mitchell Memorial Library, or Fresh Foods.
Create a free public report
Post your lost item on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing appears publicly and can be found by others searching the site. This option does not include active searching or outreach.
Choose a search option if needed
Upgrade to Automatic search ($12) for 6 months of web monitoring, or Team-assisted search ($25) for 12 months plus manual outreach to local services and campus groups. Both options include a QR code and anonymous contact details.
Where to Report and Search
Campus and local resources for lost items
MSU Police Lost & Found
The university police manage lost and found services for the campus. Items are collected at multiple locations including residence halls, libraries, and dining areas. Call or visit the main office to check inventory.
Call (662) 325-2121|Email info@police.msstate.edu|Visit MSU Police website
Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit (SMART)
If your item was lost on a bus, contact SMART. Items found on transit are held and available for retrieval during business hours.
Lost Pet
If you have lost a pet in the Mississippi State area, contact local shelters and animal resources. Humane Society of South Mississippi and regional rescues may assist with your search.
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society: (662) 205-4221|File a lost pet report
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Publish Your Report Now
A free public listing on ReportLost is visible to anyone searching for lost items in Mississippi State. It takes less than two minutes to post. If you want additional help, paid search options are available.
Create a report →Mississippi State University operates a dedicated lost and found managed by MSU Police. Most items found on campus are brought to their office or one of several collection points around campus. Contacting them directly is an effective way to search for an item lost within the university.
ReportLost complements your direct search by posting your report publicly and, if you choose a paid option, by conducting web searches and reaching out to campus groups and local services over time. Reporting through multiple channels may increase the possibility of reconnection.
Key Campus and Local Areas
Common places where items are lost or turned in
Mitchell Memorial Library
Central library and study hub; items found here are reported to MSU Police.
Joe Frank Sanderson Center
Student center with dining, events, and gathering spaces; common location for turned-in items.
Residential Areas
Dormitories and residence halls; report lost items to your Resident Assistant or Residence Hall Director.
Community Groups
Connect with others searching for lost items
Facebook group for lost and found items related to the university
Reddit community for Mississippi State students and staff
Facebook group for lost and found pets in the region
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does MSU Police keep lost items?
Contact MSU Police at (662) 325-2121 to ask about their retention policy. Items found on campus may be held for a set period before donation or disposal.
What if I lost my item off-campus?
Check with businesses, transit services, or other locations where you were before contacting ReportLost. For items lost on SMART buses, call (662) 325-5204.
Is ReportLost an official service or part of the police?
ReportLost.org is an independent platform and does not replace police reports or direct contact with campus services. We complement your own search efforts. For official lost property procedures, contact MSU Police directly.
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Ready to Search?
Start with a free public report, or explore paid search options to reach campus groups and local services over the coming months.
Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Mississippi State University, MSU Police, SMART transit, or any other entity mentioned. We do not operate lost and found services. Please contact the services listed above directly for official procedures and to check their inventories.