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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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Bismarck

Recent reports in Bismarck

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Lost hamsters in Bismarck

Hey there, I’m Elena Kim. Around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday I was tidying up in my apartment on 4th Street when the cage door popped and two hamsters eluded me. I turned the living room upside down—behind the couch, under the radiator, inside the laundry hamper—without any luck. One is white with a lilac stripe, the other is cream with a gray patch; they’re shy but endlessly curious, and I miss their tiny squeaks and their furry wiggles. If you saw any furry fugitives near Kirkwood Mall or Sertoma Park, I’d be grateful for a heads-up through the site. I can meet you at the apartment complex lobby to collect them.

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Near the Kirkwood Mall entrance. 2 days ago
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Lost Breeds notebook in Bismarck, ND

I was at the North Dakota State Capitol grounds, near the Missouri River overlook, around 3:10 PM today when I realized my Breeds notebook had vanished from my tote. It’s a small spiral-bound notebook with a weathered cover labeled Breeds and several dog-profile tabs inside. It holds notes from volunteer shifts at the shelter and a few doodles I made between appointments. Losing it feels like I’ve misplaced part of my work and memory.

Capitol grounds, Missouri River overlook 12 days ago
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Lost bus tickets in downtown Bismarck

I realized my bus tickets were missing around 9:15 PM on Tuesday, right outside the Downtown Bismarck Transit Center on 3rd Street, near the Capitol grounds. They were for a morning trip to Fargo, tucked in a small orange envelope. The thought of missing my ride tomorrow morning made my stomach drop, and I walked back along 3rd Street hoping someone might have turned them in. If someone found them, I’d be grateful to have them returned so I can get to my plans on time.

Transit Center entrance, 3rd Street, Bismarck 15 days ago
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Lost terrariums near Capitol, Bismarck

Hi, I'm Lena Carlson. I lost my terrariums during an evening walk in Bismarck around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. They were in a clear plastic tote that slipped from my shoulder while I paused near the North Dakota State Capitol steps to tie my shoe. The terrariums hold small moss, air plants, and a tiny painted snail in the largest container; one is plain glass with a tiny fern. I'm anxious about their contents and hopeful to find them near the Capitol grounds.

Capitol grounds, north steps, downtown Bismarck 16 days ago
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Lost Synthesizers in Bismarck, North Dakota

At around 9:15 p.m. Friday, after a short gig, I was loading two modular synthesizers into a black case outside the Capitol Grounds on 5th Avenue in Bismarck when I realized they were lost. The gear is essential for my shows and my new album, a compact setup with a red guitar strap and a sticker from a local shop on the case. I spent a year saving for these and they've got sentimental value as well as practical use. I feel a sinking pit in my stomach every time I think about them possibly being out there somewhere.

Outside the Capitol Grounds on 5th Ave, Bismarck. 19 days ago
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Lost Avians in Bismarck near Riverfront Park

Last night around 8:40 p.m., I was walking through Riverfront Park in Bismarck when my two avians escaped from their carrier and fluttered away. I chased them along the paved path toward the Missouri River, but the fading light swallowed their silhouettes behind the trees near the State Capitol glow. They’re friendly, respond to a whistle, and I’m worried they’ll wander into a neighbor’s yard or get tangled in branches. If you spot two small birds with bright green markings circling the lampposts by the park boat launch, please help them find their way back home.

near the State Capitol, downtown Bismarck about 1 month ago