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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 Devon & Cornwall 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 Devon & Cornwall in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Devon & Cornwall.

Helpful resources for Devon & Cornwall

Recent reports in Devon & Cornwall

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Lost: Toasters in Devon & Cornwall

Last Tuesday around 8:15 p.m., I was by Exeter Cathedral on North Street when I realised my two toasters had vanished from the bag I’d left on the bench. One is a retro red toaster with chrome detailing, the other is a cream toaster with a faded floral pattern. They’re dear to me because they were a gift from my mum, and replacing them would be a real hassle. If anyone has seen them, please let the site know so they can be reunited with their owner.

near Exeter Cathedral, North Street 5 days ago
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LOST: organizers in Devon & Cornwall, United Kingdom

Hi, I'm Harriet Collins. I lost my organizers while walking along the South West Coast Path near Dawlish Warren, around 4:15 PM on Friday. They were in a small tote bag, dropped near the sea wall by the railway line, and I’ve been anxious about them since. Inside are travel plans and reminders for work and family; I’d hate to lose them. I’d be grateful to be reunited with them through this site, so if anyone picked them up, please know I’m hoping they’re safe and can be returned.

near Dawlish Warren Beach, along the coast path 8 days ago
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lost holiday decorations: garlands and baubles from Cornwall home.

On Friday 8 December, around 7:45 pm, I lost my bag of holiday decorations from the living room of my flat on Fore Street in St Ives, Cornwall. The garlands with silver tinsel and a dozen red-and-green baubles were meant for the village Christmas display at the parish hall this weekend. I last set them on the coffee table at 7:30 pm, while I watched the waves from the window overlooking Porthminster Beach. It aches to think they might be tucked somewhere in the house or behind a curtain, and I keep replaying every moment I moved them. If you’ve seen a bag matching this description, please contact through the site.

near St Ives parish church 28 days ago
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Blue contact lens case lost near Barbican

I lost my blue contact lens case yesterday around 3pm near the Barbican area in Plymouth, in the Devon & Cornwall region. It's a small oval case about the size of a lemon, blue with a white lid, and the left compartment has a tiny dent. There's a sticky label on the bottom with my initials 'PP' and a faded RX sticker I put there years ago. It means a lot to me because the lenses help me see clearly after long shifts, and I really need it back. If you found it anywhere around the Barbican, Sutton Harbour, or the Drake Circus, please drop me a message.

Devon & Cornwall about 2 months ago
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University ID card with blue lanyard

I lost my university ID card yesterday around 3pm near the Barbican area by the Plymouth Hoe in Devon & Cornwall. It's a standard laminated card with my photo and name, attached to a blue lanyard. There’s a small coffee stain on the bottom left corner and a tiny scratch across the photo—easy to spot if you’re searching. This card is essential for campus access and library entry, and I really need it back. If you found it, please drop a note here—thank you.

Devon & Cornwall about 2 months ago
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Neon yellow Nike swim shorts with initials

Lost my neon yellow Nike swim shorts, size M, yesterday around 3pm near Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. They're quick-dry mesh with a black waistband and an orange drawstring; the left leg has a small white wave stitch. Inside the waistband there are blue initials 'AJ' stitched on; there’s a tiny 1 cm tear along the inner lining by the pocket from a tumble. They were a gift from my coach and mean a lot to me, especially for summer training. I’d really appreciate them being found—they fit perfectly and I’ve worn them for years.

Devon & Cornwall about 2 months ago