Related University Policies and Guidelines
Lost and Found Procedure
The University processes all unclaimed, lost, and/or abandoned property found on the University of Houston-Victoria campus through the Security Office which is located in Suite 1122 in Jaguar Hall. Lost and Found provides for the care, restitution, sale and destruction of unclaimed, lost and/or abandoned personal property. Property is inventoried and the goal of Lost and Found is to ensure all items are returned to their rightful owner in a timely and efficient manner.
Any unclaimed, lost, and/or abandoned personal property related to criminal matters or property seized in reference to criminal matters will be disposed of according to law.
| Value | Retention Period |
|---|---|
|
Under $300 |
1 month |
|
$300 or above |
Minimum 3 months |
|
Cash |
3 months |
Property valued at $300 or above is routinely sold at auction after the retention timeframe has passed. If no bid is made, the property is disposed of as deemed appropriate by Lost and Found. Property valued at less than $300 is routinely disposed of after the retention timeframe has passed as deemed appropriate by Lost and Found. Disposition methods include, but are not limited to, transfer to campus department, donate to not-for-profit organization, auction/sale and destruction.
Unclaimed cash may be returned to the finder after the expiration of the three month period, unless the property has been found by a University employee in the course of his/her employment.
To Turn in or Report Missing Property
Turn in all unclaimed, lost, and/or abandoned personal property found on the university campus through the UHV Police Office –
UHV Police Office
Jaguar Hall, Suite 1122
To report unclaimed, lost, and/or abandoned personal property, call the UHPD Dispatch at 361-570-4357. Offices are open 24 hours a day.
In coordination with the Lost and Found, campus departments and individuals may drop off items at the UHV Police Office. Campus departments and individuals may also contact the office for pick-up items for storage in the UHV Police Office.
To Claim Property
To claim property, contact Lost and Found in the UHV Police Office, Jaguar Hall, Suite 1122. To ensure property is returned to the rightful owner, Lost and Found requires the claimant to provide a valid picture identification and to sign-off on the property release log.