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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 Columbus 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 Columbus in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Columbus

Recent reports in Columbus

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Lost travel adapters near North Market, Columbus

I lost my travel adapters in downtown Columbus around 9:17 am on Tuesday, near the North Market. I was grabbing a latte when my backpack bumped against a railing and the adapters slipped out of a side pocket. They’re crucial for keeping my laptop and phone charged during a long conference, so I’ve been stressed about them all morning. I’m hoping the finder will see this post and let me know through the site so I can get back on the road.

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Near the North Market, downtown Columbus 3 days ago
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Lost Driver's License near North Market, Columbus

At about 4:42 pm on Tuesday, I realized my driver's license wasn’t in my wallet after grabbing a coffee near the North Market. I retraced my steps through the Short North and around the market’s exterior, but it wasn’t there. My heart sank thinking that a tiny plastic card could carry so much—my photo, my address, a bit of my everyday routine. If it turns up anywhere around downtown Columbus, please hold onto it for the rightful owner.

Near the North Market, downtown Columbus 3 days ago
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Black 1TB external SSD with red label

I lost my black 1TB external SSD with a red label yesterday around 3pm. It's a compact brushed-metal drive, about the size of my thumb, with a small dent on the bottom-right corner and a bright red label along the edge, plus a blue sticker from a past project on the back. I last had it after leaving a cafe near the North Market on Spruce Street in Columbus, probably set it down on a bench outside or in the cafe. It holds important work files and some personal videos, so it means a lot to me and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out via email; I’d be grateful to get it back.

Columbus about 1 month ago
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Golden Syrian hamster Milo, lost near North Market

I’m Priya Patel, and I lost my golden Syrian hamster, Milo, yesterday around 3pm. Milo is about 4 inches long with golden-brown fur and a white blaze on his forehead. He’s wearing a tiny blue collar with a small brass bell. I last saw him near the North Market on Spruce Street in downtown Columbus, after he slipped out of his cage while I was unloading groceries. He’s a bit shy but very curious once he warms up to you. He’s part of our little family and has sentimental value to my daughter, so I’m really hoping to find him tonight. If you’ve seen him or can help, please text me or email me with a sighting.

Columbus 2 months ago
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Black JBL wireless earbuds in blue case

I lost my black JBL wireless earbuds in a blue charging case yesterday around 3pm near the North Market on Market Street in Columbus. They are JBL Tune 125TWS; the left earbud has a tiny dent on the outer shell, and the case features a small lightning bolt sticker on the back that's barely visible. I was hopping between stalls when they slipped from my pocket during a quick phone call. They mean a lot to me because they were a gift from my dad, and I really need them back. If you found them, please drop them at the North Market Lost & Found or message me.

Columbus 3 months ago
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Dark brown Yamaha violin in black case

Yesterday around 3pm I realized my Yamaha full-size violin was missing after I finished a quick practice outside the North Market on High Street in the Short North. It's a dark brown violin in a black rectangular hard case, with a small dent on the lower bout and a burgundy chin rest. Inside the lid there's a faded star sticker near the hinge and the bow hairs are a touch frayed—those markings help me identify it. This instrument has sentimental value; it was a gift from my late aunt and I really need it back for a gig this weekend. If you found it, please contact me—I'm hoping to bring it home soon.

Columbus 3 months ago