lost property

Page last updated:
28 Feb 2023

You can report lost items using our online system which aims to speed up the process of reuniting you with your lost property.

Simply enter your details and a description of the lost item and the online system will let you know if your item has been found and where to collect it from.

Report your lost item

Lost personal ID or bank cards

Passports, driving licences and bankcards are only held for one week. After one week, passports are returned to the passport office, driving licences are sent to the DVLA and bankcards are destroyed to prevent any unlawful transactions.

What happens when my item is found?

Security Services check items to identify the owners of lost property, so it’s a good idea to write your name on commonly lost items like books, papers, diaries and memory sticks.

If you lose your ID card, Security Services can contact you via Student Advice, so please make sure that your contact details are up-to-date.

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