Personal Property

The Towson University Police Department (TUPD) is committed to helping students, faculty, staff and visitors protect and recover personal belongings. 

Police officer with a bike

In addition to our Personal Property Registration Program, we maintain university protocols for Lost and Found items. 

Personal Property Registration

Students, faculty, and staff can register property with the TUPD to aid recovery if something gets lost, stolen, or misplaced. Personal property registration is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  When registering, you’ll provide descriptions and serial numbers of your property. That information will be entered into a national database that law enforcement agencies use to recover items, confirm ownership, and return them to their owners. The information is confidential and only accessible to law enforcement officers. 

Register personal property to help recover items that get lost, stolen or misplaced.

Register Here

University Lost and Found 

The Towson University Police Department currently has several lost items that have been turned in and remain unclaimed. If you believe one of these items may be yours, please visit the TU Public Safety Building, located at 290 Towsontown Blvd W, Towson, MD 21204, or call 410-704-2505 to describe the item in detail and arrange for pick-up. 

Items will be held for one year and one day from the date received before being donated or disposed of, per university policy. Please review the current list of found items below. To reclaim an item, you must present a valid photo ID and be able to identify or describe the lost item reasonably.  

Lost and Found List  

Date Found 

Description 

CC#

    Item 

06/13/25

Brown Hyundai Key Fob

CC# 25-00533

Keys

07/29/25

Black Samsung cellphone w/ black cover 

CC# 25-00571

Phone

To reclaim an item, visit the Public Safety Building with your photo ID and a description of your item. Call 410-704-2505 or email universitypolice@towson.edu with any questions. 

Lost and Found Protocol for Campus Buildings 

If you find or lose a wallet, government-issued ID, medication, keys or other essential personal items, please contact the Towson University Police Department immediately. 

  • If you are a building coordinator or front desk staff member, please complete this form to rreport lost items or this one to report found items. Review the campus lost and found protocols here. 
  • Call TUPD Dispatch: 410-704-4444 (available 24/7)
  • Please make an appointment to pick up your item from the Public Safety Building located at 290 Towsontown Blvd W, Towson, MD 21204, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m by giving us a call. Once an appointment is scheduled, you can retrieve your property. 

Important: If you find a non-essential item (e.g., water bottle, notebook, clothing) in a campus building, please turn it into that building’s front desk or administrative office during regular business hours. 

Locating Your Items 

To locate a lost item on campus:

  • Check the building where you lost the item. 
    Many academic and administrative buildings maintain their own temporary Lost & Found stations (e.g., front desks, department offices, or information desks).
  • The Information Desk in the University Union handles lost and found items for the TU campus. Items found on campus or in the Union can be brought to the Information Desk. Call or visit the Information Desk if you have lost an item. You must be able to identify the lost item specifically.  To retrieve a lost item, you must also present a valid TU One Card or government-issued ID. 
  • The lost and found is emptied at the end of each month.  The remaining valuable items are brought to the Campus Police.
  • Towson University’s Office of Public Safety is responsible for the campus lost and found policies. To inquire about a lost item, please visit the Public Safety building or call 410-704-2505 during regular business hours.  
  • Contact TUPD if your item was not found in the building or is a high-value or essential item. It may have been turned in to the University Police Department. 

For lost items of significant value, you may file a property loss report at the University Union. This helps us notify you if the item is recovered. 

High Value Items  

These items are considered high-priority and should be reported to or turned in directly at the TUPD station: 

  • Wallets or purses
  • Keys (residence, vehicle, locker)
  • TU OneCards 
  • Driver’s licenses or other government-issued IDs
  • Phones
  • Laptops/tablets
  • Prescription medication
  • AirPods or other wireless earbuds
  • Bicycles or electric scooters
  • Backpacks 

Items such as musical instruments, water bottles, class assignments, notebooks and any U.S. currency should be kept at the University Union. 

Help us help you

Recover Your Items

  • Clearly label your items using the Property Registry available for free at TU. Add your name, email, or phone number to high-value items so they are easily identified.  
  • Use our Personal Property Registration Program to register the make, model, and serial number of laptops, bikes, tablets, and other equipment or devices.  
  • Check with TUPD or the Union front desk regularly for weekly updates if an item is missing. 

Tips To Recover Lost Items  

  • Label your belongings clearly and discreetly. 
    Whenever possible, add your name, TU email address, and phone number to your items. This includes water bottles, jackets, bags, and tech accessories. Labeled items are easier to return and are more likely to be reported to the rightful owner quickly.  
  • Set your name or emergency number as your cell phone background so that you don't need to open the phone to find the owner.
  • Register valuable items with the TUPD Property Registration Program.
  • Please take advantage of our free Personal Property Registration Program to protect your high-value items, including laptops, bicycles, headphones, tablets, and calculators. Include the make, model, color, and serial number. This allows University Police to match found items with their rightful owners.
  • Follow up consistently if you’ve lost something. If you’ve misplaced an item, check with the building desk attendants or the building manager to determine where it was last seen. Additionally, regularly check with TUPD’s Lost & Found. Items may be turned in days after being found, so multiple follow-ups are encouraged. You can also stop by the University Union Information Desk, as some items may be temporarily held there depending on where they were found. 

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can edit or delete your information after it is registered. All changes will be displayed on your profile. In addition, an email confirmation will be sent for each item registered.

Registration is free and available to all students, faculty and staff.

Yes! Personal property registration is available to the entire Towson University community, whether you live on- or off-campus.

Locations vary based on model, but serial numbers are typically located on the frame of the bike or on the outer gear cover.

Most serial numbers for computers, cell phones and iPads are located on the back of the product or under the battery.

Yes. The service is available all year long, 24/7.

Contact Community Relations Officer Shannon Cotton,  at 410-704-2505.