Lost and Found


If you’ve lost something, please report it using our form below. You may report lost items by telephone, but will receive a more timely response reporting online. Please be detailed in describing the item you have lost so we can tell your keys, for example, from the 30 other sets of keys turned in each month. Details that are helpful include: brand name, color, size, shape, model number, quantity, material (leather, plastic, fabric, metal, etc.), size, special features, tags or labels, etc.


ID Cards

  • UT Departments are requested to send all UT ID cards directly to the ID Center at FAC Room 101A, Stop G9805, and NOT to UTPD.
  • If you lost your ID card, please contact the ID Center at 512-471-4334 or deactivate it online (EID required).

Claiming Lost Items are By Appointment Only:

To claim property, individuals must:

  • Provide ID and proof of ownership.
  • Describe the property and where it was lost.
  • Sign a Property Release Form.

Items maintained in Lost and Found:

  • Laptops, tablets, iPads.
  • Cell phones.
  • Wallets containing money.
  • Passports.
  • Credit or debit cards.

UTPD will not accept the following items:

  • Clothing.
  • Sunglasses or reading glasses.
  • Wired earbuds, chargers, and power cords.
  • Empty/unbranded wallets, bags, backpacks, bedding, or tarps.
  • School supplies (e.g., notebooks or folders).
  • Food, drinks, lunch bags, or coolers.
  • Chemicals or health hazards (contact EHS for disposal).

Specialty Item Processing:

  • Class Rings: Deliver to TEXAS EXES.
  • UT ID Cards: Deliver to FAC.
  • Driver's Licenses: Place in outgoing mail.

Building Managers who need to schedule a pick up should call UTPD Dispatch at 512-471-4441, Option 9. Items turned in must be accompanied by a transport list (PDF) providing your name, date, the name of your department or building, and a brief, general list of items turned in. Because UTPD does not take clothing items, you may wish to call the Salvation Army or similar organization for pick up.