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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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Chautauqua

Recent reports in Chautauqua

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Lost hats near Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater

On Friday at about 6:30 p.m., after the concert at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater, I realized my two hats were gone. One is a navy knitted beanie with a small silver star pin, the other a light gray sunhat with a braided chin strap. I retraced along the lakefront path toward the Amphitheater and back through the lawn by the visitor center, but nothing looked familiar. Those hats aren’t just clothes; they feel like a small piece of the day saved for a breezy evening by the lake, when the air smells of pine and smoke from the bonfire. If someone found them, I’d be grateful to know they’re safe and waiting somewhere near the amphitheater.

Amphitheater entrance, Chautauqua Institution 7 days ago
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Lost Travel Visas near Chautauqua Institution, NY

I’m Emily Carter. I lost my travel visas around 7:30 PM last Friday, right outside the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater after the sunset service by the lake. They were in a brown leather folder with my name on the cover. I’m supposed to travel soon, and those visas are essential for my trip, so I’m feeling anxious. I retraced the brick paths along the lakefront from the main entrance toward the boat launch, but I didn’t find anything. If you found a folder with a blue sticker and my initials, please keep it safe somewhere near the Amphitheater. I’ll be checking the area again tomorrow morning and am hopeful someone picked them up.

near the Amphitheater entrance, Chautauqua Institution 11 days ago
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LOST: Equipment for Various Sports in Chautauqua, NY

I’m a weekend athlete and coach who misplaced my equipment bag this morning around 7:50 AM at Chautauqua Lake Park, near the basketball courts by the lakefront trail. It had gear for several sports—a couple of balls, some gloves, and a lightweight windbreaker—stuff I rely on for practice and games. I realized it was gone as I pulled into the parking lot and felt that sinking mix of frustration and disappointment. If anyone turned it in or saw it lying around, please drop a note through the site so I can get back on the court.

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Near the basketball courts at Chautauqua Lake Park 18 days ago
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Silver MacBook Pro with pink bumper

I lost my silver MacBook Pro 13-inch yesterday around 3pm outside the Chautauqua Institute bookstore near the amphitheater on Main Street. It's a 2019 model in solid condition, inside a pink silicone bumper case, with a tiny dent on the top-right corner. It has a white cat-sticker on the palm rest and a small maple leaf sticker on the lid—very distinctive. It contains family photos and several work documents, so it's not just any laptop—it carries sentimental value and work for me. Really hoping to get it back!

Chautauqua about 1 month ago
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Gold ring with emerald and initials engraved

I lost my gold ring yesterday around 3pm near the Amphitheater on the Chautauqua Institution grounds. It's a 14k yellow gold, slender 2.5mm band with a tiny bezel-set emerald on top. Inside the band is a delicate engraving 'A.J.' that I can just glimpse in the right light. The ring has a small scratch along the edge and a slight bend from years of wear, but overall it's in good condition. It means a lot to me—it's a gift from my grandmother—and I’m really hoping someone who finds it can return it. If you happened to see it, I’d be grateful if you could message me here.

Chautauqua about 1 month ago
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Red Kate Spade crossbody purse with heart charm

I lost my red Kate Spade crossbody purse yesterday around 3pm near the amphitheater by the lake at Chautauqua Avenue and Center Street. It's a compact, boxy bag with a slim gold chain strap and a tiny gold heart charm on the zipper pull, and the leopard-print lining hides my ID, a few cards, and a folded concert ticket. It's in decent condition except for a small scuff on the bottom corner. This bag means a lot to me—it was a gift from my sister, and I really need it back. If anyone finds it, please drop me a text; there's a handwritten note tucked inside the pocket.

Chautauqua about 1 month ago