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Lost something on public transport?

How to track down an item left on a bus, train, tram, or taxi by contacting the right transport operator.

Items left on buses, trains, trams, and taxis around Ames are usually handed in to the operator's lost property team — the trick is contacting the right one quickly.

  1. Identify the operator. Note the route, line, or company and the rough time. Each operator runs its own lost property process.
  2. Submit a lost property report. Use the operator's online form or phone line as soon as possible; recovered items are logged against your description.
  3. For taxis and rideshare, contact the driver or company directly through your booking or app receipt.
  4. Keep your reference. Save any report number so you can chase it up.
  5. Post a listing. Add a listing for Ames in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Ames.

Helpful resources for Ames

Recent reports in Ames

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Lost Florida driver's license (female)

Florida license between the maverick in Campustown and the Stan tap, horizontal and a female license. Unfortunately I don’t have a picture of it but if you recently turned one in around there please let me know 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Urgent
Ames about 17 hours ago
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Lost shopping bags in Ames, Iowa.

I was at the Campanile area on the Iowa State University campus around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10 when I realized my shopping bags were missing after I stopped for a quick bite by the Food Court. The bags are two: a teal tote with a white floral pattern, and a plain black tote with a small white logo. They held groceries, a notebook, and a sketchbook I’ve carried with me all semester. I retraced the walk from the Campanile toward the library, hoping someone picked them up, but there’s been no sign. If you’ve seen them, know they matter to me and I’m hopeful they’ll surface nearby.

by the Campanile on ISU campus 2 days ago
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Lost travel visas in Ames

On Tuesday at 4:15 pm, I was walking across the Iowa State University campus near the Memorial Union when I realized my travel visas weren’t in my folder. They were tucked into a slim leather document holder along with my passport photos and flight itinerary. I’m anxious because I’m due to fly soon and every minute counts. I hope whoever finds them understands how important these documents are.

near the Memorial Union, ISU campus 5 days ago
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Lost Xylophones near Ames Public Library

Last Sunday around 7:45 PM, I was packing up after rehearsal at the Ames High School auditorium and realized my xylophones were missing somewhere along Douglas Avenue near the Ames Public Library's east entrance. I retraced my steps along the sidewalk by the library, but they were nowhere to be found. It’s a small student set, bright red mallets attached with a yellow cord, and it means a lot to me to have them back for practice. If you see them, please know they’re important and I’d be grateful to get them back.

east entrance of Ames Public Library on Douglas Ave, near the bike racks 26 days ago
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Lost chargers near ISU Campustown, Ames

I was heading back to the dorm from the ISU library in Campustown around 7:15 pm when I realized my chargers were missing. I carry two USB-C fast chargers and a spare USB-A brick in a small gray pouch. I must have set them down at a study table near the campus bookstore before heading to my apartment. These chargers are essential for late-night study sessions, and I’m anxious about not having them help me stay on schedule. I filed this listing in the hope someone honest found them and will return them to the campus lost-and-found or to the site.

near the Campustown bus stop, ISU campus 26 days ago
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Lost felines near ISU campus

Hi, I'm Emma Larson. I lost my two felines last night around 9:15 pm near the ISU campus, specifically around Welch Avenue. They slipped out the door while I was bringing in groceries and haven't come back. The tabby has a white chest patch, and the calico is mostly orange and white; both are friendly but skittish. I’m anxious and worried—these two are my family. I've looked around the apartments off Welch, checked the student housing courtyards, and posted notices, but no sign yet. If you happen to see two small cats wandering the Welch Avenue area, please keep an eye out and let me know through the site.

Near the ISU campus on Welch Ave 30 days ago