Lost something on campus or around University? Report it and get it back.
One report and we route it to University Police, campus lost & found offices, and local community channels. Your report stays active, so you don't have to check back yourself.
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 University yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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 it works
You report the loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We collect the details that matter and generate the info needed for each channel.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes to the campus police department, relevant lost & found offices (dorms, library, student center), and gets posted to active local community groups so the whole campus hears about it.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For 12 months, your report stays active and continues to cross-check against new found items, community posts, and marketplace listings. You get an alert as soon as something matches, so you can move on instead of refreshing sites every day.
Where items go on campus and beyond
Knowing the right channel saves time. We do the routing for you.
Campus Police & Lost Property
University Police and Campus Safety hold lost items and maintain lost property records. Most items found on campus end up here first. We generate the details you'll need and point you to the right department for follow-up. Appointments for retrieval are typically available weekdays.
Ole Miss Police Services|Ole Miss Lost Property Form|Mississippi State Police Lost & Found
Campus Facilities & Student Services
Check your residence hall front desk, the library, dining areas, and student center lost & found. Items left in common spaces often turn up there within hours or days. We can help you identify which facility matches your loss location.
Lost Pet
If you've lost a cat, dog, or other animal on or near campus, time matters. Contact local animal services and post across community pet networks immediately. For a faster, dedicated approach with alerts and ongoing search support, file a priority lost pet report.
Community & Social Networks
Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and Reddit are where students share found items and help reunite people with lost belongings. We post your report to the active channels where the campus community looks, so you get visibility fast.
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The sooner you report, the better your chances
Items found on campus are usually claimed within the first week. Filing a report right away means we can alert the right offices and community channels while memory is fresh and your item is still in the lost & found pipeline.
Report my lost item →Losing something at University, Mississippi means checking multiple places at once: campus police, your residence hall office, the library, the student center, and a dozen Facebook groups. Each one operates independently, and if your item isn't found immediately, it can slip through the cracks. Hours of posts get buried, and you're left wondering if anyone actually turned it in.
ReportLost simplifies this. File one report and we handle the routing: alerting campus services, posting to the community channels where students actually look, and keeping your search active behind the scenes. Your report doesn't disappear after a day or two. It stays live, automatically cross-checking new "found" posts and announcements against your description, so you don't have to spend weeks manually searching. Once you've reported, you can focus on your classes and life while we keep watching for a match.
Common loss zones around campus
Items are lost everywhere, but these spots account for most recoveries.
Residence halls and dorms
Wallets, keys, and phones disappear in rooms and common areas. Check your hall's front desk first, then campus police.
Library and study spaces
Backpacks, laptops, and personal items are left at tables and carrels daily. Staff collect and hold them temporarily.
Student center and dining
Purses, rings, and jackets turn up in cafeterias and social areas. Ask at the front desk or food service immediately.
Athletic facilities and recreation
Items left in lockers, gyms, and workout areas are held by facility staff. Report losses before closing time for best recovery.
Campus pathways and outdoor spaces
Jewelry and small valuables are found on walkways and quads. Campus maintenance and security may have turned items in.
Where the campus community shares found items
Your report gets posted to the channels where students actually look.
Campus-specific lost and found groups, university community pages, and class-year groups
Neighborhood-level posts reaching students and staff near campus
r/mississippi and campus subreddits where students ask for help
Physical and digital postings in dorms, libraries, and student spaces
Questions about lost items at University
How long does campus police hold lost property?
Campus police typically hold items for 30 to 90 days before disposal, depending on the university's policy. Check with your specific campus (Ole Miss, Mississippi State, MUW, USM) as retention periods vary. ReportLost keeps your report active during this window and beyond, so you don't miss a match due to timing.
Where should I go to pick up a lost item?
Start at the campus police department's lost property office (hours are usually weekday business hours). If your item hasn't turned up there, ask about other facilities like the residence hall, library, or student center. We'll route your report to the right places so staff know to look.
Can I report a loss if I'm not sure exactly where I lost it?
Yes. Describe the area where you think you lost it (your dorm, the library, near the student center, etc.) and we'll route to the relevant facilities and campus police. Many items end up in campus police's general lost property area, so coverage is broad.
How do I post about a lost item on local Facebook or community pages?
Join campus-specific lost and found Facebook groups, your residence hall group, or class-year pages and post a clear description and photo. ReportLost does this routing automatically, so you don't have to juggle multiple posts.
What if my item is valuable or irreplaceable?
File a report immediately. The faster you alert campus police, your hall, and the community, the better. Include as much detail as possible (color, distinguishing marks, where you last remember having it). ReportLost gets your report out to all channels at once and keeps it active for months of continued searching.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with any police department or university. We don't replace official channels. Instead, we make it easy to report to all the right places at once (campus police, facilities, community groups) and keep your search active automatically. You still file with the official offices, but we handle the coordination and ongoing cross-checking.
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The longer you wait, the colder the trail gets. A few minutes to file a report now means campus services and your community are alerted right away, and your search stays live for months. Let's get you reunited with what you've lost.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, University of Southern Mississippi, or any campus police department, city government, or local agency. We coordinate reporting on your behalf to official lost & found channels and community platforms, but official lost & found services remain the responsibility of each institution and local authority.