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Lost Asset Report

A lost asset report is filed when a company laptop, phone, card or other asset is lost or stolen. It captures what was lost, when and where, the police complaint details, and the urgent security steps IT took, such as remote lock, wipe and password resets, to protect company data.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

LOST / STOLEN ASSET REPORT

Report No.:
[Reference Number]
Reported on:
[DD/MM/YYYY] [HH:MM]
IT Helpdesk:
[Mobile Number] / [Email ID]

1. Reported By

Name[Employee Name]
Employee ID[Employee ID]
Department[Department]
Reporting Manager[Reporting Manager]
Contact number[Mobile Number]

2. Asset Lost or Stolen

Asset IDAsset TypeMake / ModelSerial / IMEI / Card No.Accessories Lost
[Asset ID][Laptop / Mobile / SIM / Card / Key][Make / Model][Serial Number][Accessories]
[Asset ID][Asset Type][Make / Model][Serial Number][Accessories]

3. Circumstances

Lost / Stolen[Lost / Stolen]
Date and time last seen[DD/MM/YYYY] [HH:MM]
Date and time loss discovered[DD/MM/YYYY] [HH:MM]
Place[Location / City]
Was the device locked / powered off? Yes / No / Not sure

Description of the incident:
[Describe what happened, where the asset was kept and what steps were taken to find it.]

4. Police Complaint

Complaint / FIR No.[Complaint Number]
Police station[Police Station]
Date filed[DD/MM/YYYY]
Copy attached: Yes / No / To be submitted by [DD/MM/YYYY]

5. Immediate Security Actions (IT)

ActionDoneDate / TimeBy
Remote lock of deviceYes / No / NA[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM][IT Executive Name]
Remote wipe of company dataYes / No / NA[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM][IT Executive Name]
SIM blocked with operatorYes / No / NA[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM][Admin Name]
Passwords and sessions resetYes / No / NA[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM][IT Executive Name]
Access card disabledYes / No / NA[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM][Security Officer]

6. Data Risk Assessment

Disk encrypted: Yes / No
Type of data on device[Details]
Possible exposure of customer / personal data: Yes / No – escalated to [IT Security Name]

7. Next Steps

  • Insurance claim initiated – Claim No. [Claim Number]
  • Replacement asset issued – Asset ID [Asset ID]
  • Asset register updated to 'Lost'
  • Referred for asset loss recovery review

I confirm that the information above is correct to the best of my knowledge and that I will inform IT immediately if the asset is found.

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
IT Security
[IT Security Name]
Date: [Date]
Reporting Manager
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Time-critical reporting with date and time of discovery
  • Asset identifiers such as serial, IMEI or card number
  • Police complaint or FIR details where applicable
  • Immediate IT actions: lock, wipe, block SIM, reset passwords
  • Assessment of data on the device and possible exposure
  • Next steps: replacement, insurance claim, recovery review

When to use it

  • A laptop is stolen from a car, train or home
  • A company phone is lost while travelling
  • An access card or key goes missing
  • An asset cannot be located during physical verification

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add your IT helpdesk and security contact numbers at the top
  2. 2List the immediate actions IT must take for each asset type
  3. 3Mention when a police complaint is required under your policy
  4. 4Add insurer details for claims
  5. 5Link to the asset loss recovery form for the financial decision

HR tips

  • Report within hours, not days; remote wipe works best quickly
  • Get a copy of the police complaint for theft cases, which insurers usually ask for
  • Reset passwords for accounts used on the lost device
  • Do not issue a replacement until the report is complete

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Frequently asked questions

What should an employee do immediately after losing a company laptop?+

Inform IT and the manager at once so the device can be locked or wiped, reset passwords if asked, and file a police complaint in case of theft, sharing a copy with the company.

Is a police complaint needed for a lost company phone?+

For theft, companies and insurers usually ask for a police complaint. For loss, follow your company policy and local police practice for lost property reports.

Will the employee have to pay for a lost asset?+

That is decided separately as per the asset policy, considering the circumstances, negligence, insurance and the employee's explanation.