🔹 Where can I report a lost item at Acadia University 🔹 How do I report something I lost on campus 🔹 Is there a lost and found at Acadia 🔹 Who do I contact about missing belongings 🔹 Where do I go if I find someone else’s item

Learn how to report or recover lost items at Acadia University through the Safety & Security office’s campus-wide lost and found service.

If you’ve lost something on campus — or found someone else’s item — Acadia University’s Safety & Security office manages a centralized Lost and Found service.

Here’s what to do:

• 📞 Call 902-585-1103

• 📧 Emailsecurity@acadiau.ca

• 🏢 Visit the Safety & Security office in Room 519 of the Students’ Union Building

• 🕒 The office is staffed 24/7, so you can report or inquire anytime

Items found across campus may also be turned in to any academic or administrative office. Security staff will collect the item and record its details for tracking.

Tip: If you’ve lost your student ID card, report it immediately to prevent misuse — replacements are available through the same office.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Lost and Found: A centralized service for reporting and recovering misplaced items

• Security Register: A log used to track lost and found items for long-term reference

• Unclaimed Property: Items not retrieved within 30–90 days may be donated or disposed of

📎 Suggested Links

• Safety and Security Services Overview 

• Lost and Found Policy (PDF) 

• Department of Safety and Security Homepage

📝 Special Notes:

• Clothing is held for 30 days, other items for 90 days before disposal or donation

• Items posing a health risk (e.g. used water bottles, earplugs) are disposed of immediately

• Unclaimed items may be donated to local charities or recycled through campus partners

• If you find cash, it may be returned to the finder or donated depending on circumstances