Lost something at Stony Brook? Report it and reconnect with your item.
One report connects you with Campus Police, the Wang Center Lost & Found, student social channels, and nearby Suffolk County services. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found items and campus announcements.
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
New York : the holding period scales with the item's value: the more it is worth, the longer the police must keep it. A finder must deposit an item worth $20 or more at a police station within 10 days. (New York Personal Property Law §§252-253)
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 ReportLost works at Stony Brook
You describe what you lost
Tell us where on campus or nearby you lost your item, when it happened, and key details like color, brand, or distinctive marks. We gather the exact information needed to alert the right offices.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to Campus Police, the Wang Center Lost & Found, the Stony Brook Lost and Found Facebook group, and r/SBU. We make sure student life staff and local transit know what to look for.
Your report keeps searching for you
While you go about your day, your report stays active, cross-checking new found items posted by students and staff. If a match appears, you get notified immediately, so you don't have to scroll through posts or call around every day.
Where items go at Stony Brook
Know your options, but let us handle the routing
Campus Police & Public Safety
The University Police Department handles most lost items on campus and holds them at the Public Safety Supervisor's Desk in the Hospital Pavilion, Level 5 (the Blue Desk). For non-emergency reports or inquiries, call (631) 632-6350, or (631) 632-3333 in an emergency. We make sure your report reaches the right desk and we know which precinct or office covers your loss location.
Charles B. Wang Center Lost & Found
A central hub for items lost in the student center and surrounding campus buildings. Staff can often reunite you with lost possessions the same day. Reach them at (631) 632-1941 to check on your item or ask where it might be. We generate the exact info to pass along so your description gets logged clearly.
Student Community & Social Channels
The Stony Brook Lost and Found Facebook group and r/SBU are where students post found items daily. Building-specific lost and found pages exist for residence halls and academic buildings too. We connect your report to these channels so your item description reaches hundreds of fellow students actively looking to help reunite people with their belongings.
Suffolk County Transit & Regional Services
If you lost something on a local bus or regional transit, the MTA and Dutchess County Transit have their own lost and found systems. For MTA (bus and subway), call 511 to schedule an appointment with the Lost and Found office. We point you to the right desk and make sure transit authorities get your description so they know what to look for on their routes.
Lost Pet
If you've lost a cat or dog, campus and surrounding Suffolk County services spring into action fast. Animal Care & Control shelters, local animal rescues, and the active Lost and Found Pets groups on Facebook all coordinate to reunite missing animals with their families. The sooner you report, the sooner they can search. File a priority lost pet report to mobilize campus and county resources right away.
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Every moment counts, but you don't have to do this alone
The first few hours after realizing you've lost something are crucial, and the sooner you file a report, the faster the network gets working. Once you've reported through ReportLost, you can focus on your day, knowing that Campus Police, the Wang Center, student groups, and nearby services all have your information and are actively on the lookout.
Report my lost item →A lost wallet, ring, or phone in a sprawling university campus can vanish into separate lost and found systems, each operating independently. Campus Police holds items at their desk, the Wang Center has its own collection, and student groups share finds on Facebook and Reddit, but no single system connects them all. If you're not actively searching every social channel and calling multiple offices, your item can slip through the cracks.
ReportLost bridges that gap. One report reaches Campus Police, the main lost and found hubs, and active student communities at the same time, and it keeps working for you for months. Instead of repeating phone calls and refreshing social media, your report stays live, automatically matching against new finds, so the moment someone posts "found a wallet in the library," you're alerted if it matches your description.
Common loss hotspots at Stony Brook
These are the places where we help recover the most items
The Wang Center & Central Campus
The student hub where thousands pass through daily, wallets and keys are frequently left on tables, near study areas, and in the cafeteria. The Wang Center Lost & Found is your fastest recovery point here.
Library & Academic Buildings
Studying late often means leaving belongings behind. Computer labs, reading rooms, and common study areas account for many lost phones, glasses, and bags. Campus Police and building-specific lost and found services hold items here.
Residence Halls & Quads
Dorm rooms, lounges, and outdoor campus spaces are where rings, bracelets, and personal items go missing. Student RAs and building staff maintain their own lost and found logs, which we connect you with.
Transit Stops & Commuter Areas
Stony Brook Station and bus stops around campus see items left on seats and in waiting areas. MTA and regional transit lost and found hold these, and we file reports with them automatically.
Athletic & Recreation Facilities
Gyms, sports complexes, and recreational areas are common places for keys and jewelry to go missing. Campus Police coordinates with these facilities to track and hold items.
Where Stony Brook students help each other
We share your report with these active communities
The main group where students post found and lost items daily, with thousands of active members checking posts and offering tips.
Stony Brook subreddit where students and alumni discuss campus life and post lost and found threads regularly.
For lost pets, this regional group amplifies your alert across Long Island and nearby areas.
Your report can reach neighbors and nearby communities monitoring lost items in the Port Jefferson and Stony Brook areas.
Questions about losing something at Stony Brook
How long does Campus Police hold lost items?
Campus Police holds items at the Public Safety Supervisor's Desk in the Hospital Pavilion for a reasonable period while they attempt to identify owners. Items are checked daily against lost reports. We recommend calling (631) 632-6350 to confirm whether your item has been turned in, or let ReportLost keep your report active so we can notify you if a match is found.
What if I lost something off-campus, nearby Stony Brook?
If you lost your item in Port Jefferson, Setauket, or other nearby Suffolk County areas, ReportLost can route your report to local police and regional lost and found services. We'll also post to county-wide social channels so neighbors and local communities keep an eye out.
How do I check the Wang Center Lost & Found without calling?
You can visit the Wang Center in person during business hours or call (631) 632-1941 to describe your item and check if it's been turned in. ReportLost files the same report with them, so they'll have your contact info and description on record.
Can I report a lost phone or laptop at Stony Brook?
Yes. We recommend also contacting Campus Police non-emergency line at (631) 632-6350 to file an official lost report, and posting to the Stony Brook Lost and Found Facebook group to reach students who may have found it. Your device may also be tracked through Find My Phone or Find My Mac if you have those services enabled.
What if I lost something on the MTA bus or train coming to Stony Brook?
Call 511 to schedule an appointment with the MTA Lost and Found office to inquire about items left on buses or trains. ReportLost also coordinates with regional transit, so your report reaches them automatically and stays active if your item hasn't been claimed yet.
Is ReportLost.org an official university service?
No, ReportLost is an independent service not affiliated with Stony Brook University, Campus Police, or the MTA. We work alongside these official channels, automatically sharing your report with them and keeping it active longer than they typically hold items. We're here to make the process faster and give your report a longer shelf life in the search system, but the police, university, and transit agencies remain the official sources for lost and found inquiries.
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Ready to bring your item home?
The sooner you report, the sooner Campus Police, the Wang Center, and thousands of students start looking. Once your report is filed, we keep it active and searching for the next 12 months, matching against new found items and posts so you don't have to.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with Stony Brook University, the University Police Department, the Charles B. Wang Center, the MTA, or any other entity mentioned. We work alongside these official channels by automatically routing your report and maintaining an active search record, but these organizations remain the official sources for lost and found services. Always contact them directly for official inquiries.