Central Lost and Found

The University is not responsible for any loss of personal property. Individuals should take proper precautions to protect their valuables; do not leave valuables unattended in the classroom or any other public area at any time.

Items classified as found are held at the building where the finder turned them in for a period of one week. Following that, the person within each building designated to administer lost and found is required to send all unclaimed items to Central Lost and Found. Items will be held at Central Lost and Found for the owner to claim for a period of one month. Upon the completion of the one month holding period, all unclaimed items will be sold through the Surplus Store.

The West Lafayette campus Central Lost and Found office is located at the Surplus Store at 698 Ahlers Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47907. The campus address is Central Lost and Found/PRSV.

The office hours are 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 765-494-2125. In addition, an email can be sent to surplus@purdue.edu.

Other suggestions to help you find your item:

• Campus Grounds or buildings: check building or nearest building's lost and found
• City Bus: items lost on City Bus transportation should be directed to City Bus at 765-742-7433
• Sporting events: contact the ticket booth for the athletic venue visited. (Items will be sent to Purdue Surplus if not claimed)
• Purdue Memorial Union Hotel – Guest who left items at the hotel should report the lost item(s) on ileftmystuff.com: Online Management Solution for Lost and Found
• Elliot Music Hall – Contact the hall’s ticket office
• Contact Purdue University Police at (765) 494-8221 or email police@purdue.edu for wallets, purses, and prescription medications.

This Central lost and found location does not receive items from the Indianapolis or regional campuses.

Other Tips

• Individuals who park their bicycle, electric or motor powered vehicle (EMPV) on campus for any amount of time are encouraged to register their device. Information on Bicycle Registration form. Registration will assist in identification of the owner should the item become lost.
• Individuals are also encouraged to register their laptops on the Laptop Computer Registration form.