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Lost & Found

Report or recover items lost at events or in the Paul Robeson Campus Center

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Lost or found something?

ECS manages Lost & Found for the Paul Robeson Campus Center and accepts items from events held in RBG Hall and Express Newark. Use the sections below to understand where items go, how they’re handled, and how to submit a request.

How It Works

Items found in ECS managed spaces are brought to the Reservations Office in suite 203 in the Paul Robeson Campus Center.

Use the forms below to report a lost item or inquire about a recovered one. If your item is found, ECS staff will contact you within two business days.

Claim Request

What We Accept & Where Items Go

    • Items found in PRCC: Operations Office (Room 217) or Reservations Office (Room 203)
    • Items found at events in RBG or Express Newark: Bring to the PRCC Reservations Office (Room 203)
    • Pick-ups take place in the PRCC Reservations Office (Room 203)
    • Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
    • Please bring a photo ID and be ready to describe the item
    • General items are logged and held by ECS for 30 days
    • High-value items (wallets, phones, laptops, IDs, credit cards, keys) are turned over to RUPD the same day
    • For University IDs, ECS attempts to contact the owner first
    • After items are transferred to RUPD, they can be recovered through RUPD’s Lost & Found program

Before You Submit a Request

To help us identify your item quickly, include as many details as possible—brand, color, case style, distinguishing marks, exact location, and time last seen. Photos are helpful.

Submit a Claim Request
Lost & Found

Lost & Found Frequently Asked Questions

  • Lost items can be picked up in the Reservations Office (Paul Robeson Campus Center, Suite 203). Bring a photo ID and be ready to describe the item.

  • Date/time it was lost, event/room, brand/color/model, unique marks (stickers, engravings).

  • Bring a photo ID and be prepared to describe the item and where you lost it.

  • Most items are held for up to 30 days. IDs, credit cards, car keys, and other high-value items are transferred to RUPD after 24 hours.

  • If you’re unable to use the form, email events@newark.rutgers.edu or call 973-353-5568 for assistance.

  • Generally, no—lost items must be picked up in person to ensure they are returned to the correct owner. If you’re unable to come in, contact our office and we will work with you on next steps.

Lost Property Request Form

Use this form if you lost an item in PRCC, RBG Hall, or Express Newark.

Please provide a detailed description of the lost item
Please describe where the item was lost

Found Property Form

Use this form if you found an item in PRCC, RBG Hall, or Express Newark. After submitting the form, bring the item to PRCC Room 203.

Items found in other buildings should be given to that building's operational team or given directly to RUPD.

Please provide a detailed description of the item being turned in
Please indicate where the item was found.
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