Lost something at George Mason? Report it and keep searching.
One report reaches the George Mason University Police Department, the Mason District Police Station, campus transit, and active local community channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching against new found item posts.
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
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 for You
You File Your Report
Describe what you lost, where, and when. We gather all the details needed to alert the right departments and community channels without you having to call each one separately.
We Route It to the Right Places
Your report goes straight to GMU Police, the local Mason District Police Station, campus lost and found offices, transit services, and relevant social channels so everyone is looking at the same time.
Your Report Keeps Searching for Months
For 12 months, your report stays active and continues to match against new found items, marketplace listings, and community posts. You don't have to check every day, every site, or every group yourself, your report does it for you.
Where to Report and How ReportLost Helps
These are the official lost and found channels in and around George Mason. ReportLost files your report with all of them and keeps it active for the long search.
George Mason University Police Lost & Found
Items found on campus are held at the university police evidence facility. You can claim your lost item in person by appointment only, and you'll need to bring photo ID. We generate your exact report and send it to the right department so they know to expect your inquiry.
Call for appointment: (703) 993-2975|Visit GMU Police website
Mason District Police Station (Fairfax County)
Items found in the broader Mason District area, outside the university campus, go through Fairfax County's non-emergency reporting line. The Mason District precinct covers the neighborhoods surrounding George Mason. We direct your report to the right precinct based on where you lost your item.
Campus Transit Lost & Found
If you lost something on a George Mason shuttle or university bus, it's held at the campus transportation office. Items are kept for a set period. We make sure transit services are notified so they're actively checking their inventory for your description.
CUE Bus (Fairfax City Transit)
The City of Fairfax's CUE bus system connects George Mason to downtown Fairfax and surrounding areas. Lost items on CUE buses are held for 30 days at the main transit facility. We ensure your report reaches the right local transit authority.
Lost Pet Report
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in the George Mason area, contact Fairfax County Animal Services or the local animal rescue community immediately. We connect your report to the right rescue networks and shelters so your pet has every resource searching. File a priority lost pet report with ReportLost to ensure your furry friend gets additional community visibility.
Fairfax County Animal Services: (703) 792-6465|Fairfax Animal Shelter
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Don't Let Your Lost Item Slip Away
The sooner you report, the sooner your item starts its search across all channels. Once you file with ReportLost, you can step back, we take it from here.
Report my lost item →Losing something at George Mason, whether on campus, in the residence halls, at the student center, or around nearby Fairfax, means scrambling to contact the university police, the transit system, local Fairfax services, and various community groups all separately. Each service keeps its own records, operates on its own schedule, and doesn't automatically cross-reference with the others, so you end up making the same phone calls, filing the same description multiple times, and manually checking lost and found posts across Reddit, Facebook, and the university's own channels.
ReportLost simplifies this. One report written once reaches every relevant local authority and community channel, and it stays active in the background searching for a match for months. You get the peace of mind that your lost wallet, ring, phone, or keys are being searched for systematically across all the places it could turn up, without you having to be the one manually checking every resource every day.
Common Places Students and Visitors Lose Items
Items go missing everywhere on campus and around George Mason. Wherever you lost yours, report it and we'll make sure the right place knows to look.
George Mason University Campus
Residence halls, the student center, libraries, and academic buildings. Most items found on campus are turned in to GMU Police.
University Drive and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Apartment complexes, cafes, shops, and transit stops near the main campus. Items in these areas may be picked up by Fairfax County police or local businesses.
Downtown Fairfax
Main Street, shops, and public spaces connected to George Mason via CUE Bus. Items found here go through Fairfax city services.
Parking Lots and Bus Stops
Campus parking facilities and transit hubs where wallets, phones, and bags are commonly left. Check with campus transportation and Mason District police first.
Community Channels Keeping Watch
George Mason students and the Fairfax community actively post found items in these spaces. We make sure your report reaches these networks so peer-to-peer matching happens automatically.
The unofficial George Mason subreddit where students post found items and help each other
Campus community groups where students share lost and found posts
Local Fairfax residents post items found around the area
Neighborhood app where found items are often reported by residents and neighbors
Questions About Reporting Your Loss at George Mason
How long do items stay in the GMU Police lost and found?
The university holds items at the evidence facility, but you should claim your lost property promptly. Once reported with ReportLost, we keep your report active so the police know you're still looking for it. Call (703) 993-2975 to check on your specific item and schedule an appointment with the Evidence Custodian.
Do I need to go in person to claim my item from GMU Police?
Yes. To claim a lost item from the university police, you must bring a photo identification card and make an appointment by calling (703) 993-2975. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What happens if I lost something on a CUE Bus or campus shuttle?
Items on CUE buses are held for 30 days. Contact CUE at (703) 385-7859 or visit their lost and found office at 3410 Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031. For campus transit, email transpo@gmu.edu. ReportLost alerts both services so they're actively cross-checking for your description.
Should I report to George Mason Police or Mason District Police?
If you lost your item on campus or in a campus building, report to George Mason University Police. If you lost it off-campus in the surrounding Mason District area of Fairfax County, contact Mason District Police at (703) 256-7717. ReportLost determines the right jurisdiction for you based on where you lost your item.
What if I lost a pet?
Call Fairfax County Animal Services immediately at (703) 792-6465 to report your missing pet and check local shelters. Post in local Facebook groups and Nextdoor. With ReportLost, file a priority lost pet report so we amplify your search across all community channels and keep it active for months.
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service, not affiliated with any police department or government agency. We don't replace the police, we work alongside them. When you report with ReportLost, we file your information with the official channels (GMU Police, Mason District Police, campus transit, etc.) and also alert community groups and social channels, so you get broader visibility without making multiple calls yourself. The police and lost and found offices are still handling the physical search, we just make sure everyone has your report at the same time.
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Start Your Search Across George Mason and Beyond
Your lost item isn't gone, it's just in the wrong hands. One report activates the entire local search network and keeps searching for you for months. File now so we can get to work.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with George Mason University, the George Mason University Police Department, Fairfax County Police, the City of Fairfax, CUE Bus, or any other government or campus authority. We work with these agencies to help distribute your lost item report, but we are not part of them. Always contact the official agencies directly for official inquiries. For lost pets, contact animal control and local rescue organizations immediately.