A lost property office, or a lost and found, can be referred to by a variety of synonyms depending on the region or culture. In the UK, it is often called a lost property bureau, while in the US, it may be called a lost and found center or a lost item recovery service. In Australia, it is commonly referred to as a lost property office or a lost property collection point. Other synonyms include a lost articles department, lost luggage office or lost item retrieval service. Regardless of the name, the purpose of these offices remains the same - to reunite lost items with their rightful owners.