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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: Postcards – Ames

Hi, I’m Sophie Carter. On Tuesday at 7:15 p.m., I left a small stack of postcards on a bench outside the ISU Campanile and by the time I got back they were gone. The cards are a mix from a Midwest road trip, tied with light blue twine, with my grandmother’s handwriting on the back. They matter to me because they carry memories from our travels, including a quick sketch I did myself. I’m hoping someone who found them kept them safe near Welch Avenue, close to the Campus Book Store.

Bench outside ISU Campanile, Welch Ave near Campus Book Store 19 days ago
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Lost radios in Ames near ISU campus

I’m a grad student who was taking a break from a study session at the ISU Library. At 6:45 p.m. last Tuesday, I realized my radios were missing from my backpack. They’re small black handhelds with a silver edge, one has a tiny dent near the corner and a neon green sticker on the back. I last saw them on the chair by the ISU Memorial Union steps as I stood to grab my tote bag. They’re important to me as a link to a family memory and they’re not replaceable. I hope whoever found them can see this and do the right thing.

near the ISU Memorial Union 23 days ago
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Black leather passport wallet with red interior

I lost my black leather passport wallet yesterday around 3pm near the Memorial Union on the ISU campus in Ames. It’s a slim wallet with a red satin interior and an eagle-shaped zipper pull that still catches the light. Inside are my passport, a couple of cards, and a small photo of my family—sentimental stuff I really don’t want to lose. The wallet has a tiny scuff on the outer corner from a backpack strap, and the interior lining is a bit wrinkled from daily use. If anyone happened to find it, I’d be forever grateful to get it back.

Ames about 2 months ago
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Navy blue satin evening gown with crystal belt

I lost my navy blue satin floor-length evening gown, size 6, by Adrianna Papell, yesterday around 3pm near the Campanile on the ISU campus in Ames. It's a formal wear dress with a detachable crystal-embellished belt and a small silver zipper at the back. The fabric has a faint snag along the left hem and the belt clasp is a bit stiff in the middle, which makes it easy to spot if found. It means a lot to me — it was a gift from my grandmother and I'm really hoping to get it back.

Ames about 2 months ago
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ISU football ticket, Section C12

I lost my ISU football ticket yesterday around 3pm near the Campanile on the ISU campus in Ames. It's a vivid orange ticket with the ISU logo, glossy finish, and a blue holographic sticker at the corner. It's for the game against Kansas State, Section C12, Row 14, Seat 27; the back has a barcode and my name faintly printed along the edge. The ticket means a lot to me—it was a gift from a friend and I was really excited to use it this season. I can’t reprint it, and I’m hoping to recover it. If you found it, please email [email protected]—any help would mean the world. I was last in the area near the Campanile and Memorial Union that afternoon.

Ames 3 months ago
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Silver moon pendant necklace with initials on back

I lost my silver moon pendant necklace yesterday around 3pm near the ISU Memorial Union on Lincoln Way, Ames. It's an 18-inch sterling silver chain with a delicate moon pendant and a tiny star charm; the back is engraved with the initials 'P.P.' The chain is a bit tarnished near the clasp and there's a small scratch on the moon, which actually helps me identify it. This necklace was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me; it carries sentimental value. If you found it, a quick message would mean a lot — I’d be really grateful to get it back.

Ames 3 months ago