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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 Central NJ 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 Central NJ in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Central NJ.

Helpful resources for Central NJ

Recent reports in Central NJ

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Lost scarves in Central NJ

I was leaving the Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street at 4:20 p.m. last Saturday, and my two scarves slipped from my coat sleeve and vanished into the afternoon crowd. They’re a simple pair—one charcoal gray, the other deep navy—but they’re the ones I reach for every chilly evening when I walk along Nassau Street. I keep replaying the moment I felt the tug of a breeze and realized they were gone, thinking maybe a kind stranger picked them up, or maybe they’re still somewhere between the stained-glass windows and the old brick storefronts. If you found them around the library steps, the Princeton Record Shop, or by the train station on Hamilton Street, I’d be grateful to hear from you.

near Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street 3 days ago
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Utensils lost in Central NJ area.

Hi, I’m Priya Desai. This morning around 8:40 AM I realized my utensils were missing after I left my apartment building on College Avenue, Central NJ. I was in a shared kitchen near Nassau Street, Princeton, and I must have left them on the counter while I fumbled for my keys. The utensils are a small set of everyday tools, worn from use, with a light blue-handled ladle. It’s a hassle because I rely on them daily, and I’d love them back. If you happened to find a small bag with a few spoons and a ladle around Princeton University area, please let the site know.

near Princeton University, Nassau Street 3 days ago
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Lost Stamps in Central NJ.

On Monday around 1:20 PM, I lost my Stamps from my dining room in my Princeton apartment on Nassau Street. I had been sorting through an old album and left the binder on the coffee table while I stepped into the kitchen. When I returned, the binder and a few envelopes with rare US issues were gone. I’m anxious because those stamps connect to memories from my grandfather and carry stories I want to preserve. If anyone saw anything, I’d appreciate it if you kept an eye out for them.

Princeton area, Nassau Street 9 days ago
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Gold bracelet with heart charm and J.S. engraving

I lost my 14k gold bracelet yesterday around 3pm on Nassau Street by the Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street in Princeton, Central NJ. It's a slim 6-inch bracelet with a tiny heart charm and a blue sapphire bead near the clasp, and the heart is engraved with the initials J.S. The bracelet is sentimental — it was a gift from my grandmother — and I’m really hoping to find it. If someone found it, I’d be grateful to get it back; I can share a photo and verify the engraving.

Central NJ about 1 month ago
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Navy blue Osprey Farpoint 40 backpack

I lost my navy blue Osprey Farpoint 40 backpack yesterday around 3pm near Nassau Street by the Princeton University Library. It's a 40L travel backpack, a little worn along the bottom, with a bright green paracord zipper pull and a red leather tag tucked inside the front pocket. Inside, I kept a compact digital camera and my travel documents. This bag has sentimental value—it’s accompanied me on several trips and includes photos from family vacations. I really need it back; if you find it, please text me so we can meet somewhere in Central NJ.

Central NJ about 1 month ago
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Nintendo Switch with red/blue Joy-Cons

I lost my Nintendo Switch yesterday around 3pm near the Princeton Public Library on Nassau Street. It’s a standard black Nintendo Switch with red/blue Joy-Cons, in decent shape except for a small dent along the top edge and a tiny scratch on the screen bezel. The back has a pink heart sticker and the left Joy-Con wears a teal silicone grip. This device is sentimental to me because it was a graduation gift from my sister, and I really need it back. I’m in Central NJ, hoping it shows up somewhere around Princeton—if anyone found it, I’d be grateful to get it back.

Central NJ about 1 month ago