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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 Charleston 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 Charleston in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Charleston

Recent reports in Charleston

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Lost sandals near King Street, Charleston

I realized my sandals were missing after a stroll around Marion Square near King Street in Charleston at about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. They’re tan leather with a single buckle and a bit worn from long days of sightseeing, so they’re easy to spot by anyone who’s seen them. I’m feeling a mix of frustration and hope, remembering how comfy those sandals were on every step of our trip. If found, I’d really love to have them back so I can keep walking around this charming city without worrying about blisters.

near Marion Square, Charleston 3 days ago
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Lost sheet music near Dock Street Theatre

I was heading to a rehearsal at Dock Street Theatre in Charleston this Monday around 4:30 pm when I realized my folder of sheet music had vanished. The pages are a mix of handwritten notes and printed arrangements, bound in a blue binder with a few creases. There’s a set of scales penciled in the margins and a tiny doodle of a guitar on the first page, which should help someone identify it. If found, I’d appreciate it being returned through the site so I can pick it up before rehearsal next week.

near Dock Street Theatre, Charleston 4 days ago
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Lost: Pins in Charleston

While strolling along King Street after dinner around 5:45 p.m. yesterday, I realized my Pins were missing from my jacket. They’re a pair of tiny silver pins with a blue enamel lighthouse motif—part of a set I wear to community events here in Charleston. I think I last had them near the City Market area and Waterfront Park, and I’ve been retracing my steps ever since, hoping they weren’t swept away by the breeze. They aren’t expensive, but they’re meaningful to me, and I’d be grateful to anyone who found them.

near Charleston City Market on Market Street 8 days ago
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Lost wrist watch in Charleston near Market Street

I was walking along Market Street, near the Charleston City Market, at about 4:15 p.m. today when my wrist watch slipped from my wrist and vanished into the crowd. It's a silver-toned face with a black leather band and a small scratch on the bezel. I retraced my steps toward the market stalls and checked the wooden benches lining the street, but I couldn’t find it. It carries sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandmother, and it helped mark many memories of trips to the waterfront. If someone sees it, please keep it safe in this area near the market until I can return later this week.

near the Charleston City Market 13 days ago
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lost gold studs near Charleston City Market.

Hi, I'm Emily Carter. I lost my two gold studs while strolling along Meeting Street by the Charleston City Market last Saturday around 2:30 PM. I must have brushed past a vendor or passerby while I checked my phone. They’re sentimental—gift from my grandmother—and I’d be relieved to know they’re safe. I retraced along Market Street toward King Street, asked a few shopkeepers, and checked benches, but I came up empty. If you found a tiny pair tucked somewhere near the Market or along Broad Street, please let me know.

Meeting Street by Charleston City Market 23 days ago
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Blue suit jacket lost on Broad Street

Blue suit jacket Thomas Farthing lost on Broad street evening of Sunday June 7th

Charleston about 2 months ago