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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 Eastern Panhandle 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 Eastern Panhandle in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Eastern Panhandle.

Helpful resources for Eastern Panhandle

Recent reports in Eastern Panhandle

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Lost hamsters in Eastern Panhandle, WV

I lost my two hamsters after dinner around 8:45 p.m. on Friday in the Eastern Panhandle near Martinsburg. They were out to run in the living room and somehow disappeared. The darker one is a small brown Syrian with a white stripe, the lighter one is fluffy beige and curious. I’ve searched every room, checked under furniture, and even looked outside, but I can't shake the worry that they slipped into a crack or a vent. I’m anxious, hopeful, and missing their tiny squeaks at night. If anyone saw two tiny runners or has them safe at home, I’d be forever grateful. Please help me bring them home.

near the Martinsburg Amtrak station 6 days ago
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Lost Tank Accessories in Eastern Panhandle

I’m Alex Reed. I realized around 6:45 PM on Tuesday that my tank accessories were missing from the back of my pickup after I parked near the Martinsburg Farmers Market. I’d left them there while loading gear, and by the time I got back they were gone. I’ve retraced steps from Martinsburg to Shepherdstown, asking clerks at gas stations and shop owners if anyone had seen a small black pouch with metal fittings. This place in the Eastern Panhandle means a lot to me, and I just want them back where they belong.

near the Martinsburg Farmers Market 6 days ago
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Lost utensils near Martinsburg Farmers Market

I lost my utensils during the evening rush at the Martinsburg Farmers Market, around 6:15 PM last Saturday, on West King Street in the Eastern Panhandle, West Virginia. They’re a simple six-piece stainless steel set, with a dented spoon and a worn black-handled knife—nothing fancy, but they’ve traveled with us through family dinners and camping trips. I retraced steps by the market benches and asked a few vendors, but the crowd thinned fast and I couldn’t find the pouch. If someone picked them up and held onto them, I’d be grateful for their safe return to me.

near the Martinsburg Farmers Market, West King Street 11 days ago
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Lost kittens near Harpers Ferry

I lost two kittens around 6:45 p.m. yesterday near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park's Main Street. They slipped from my jacket as I crossed the street toward the riverfront, and they disappeared among the shop fronts and brick walls. I called their names, my heart tightening with every meow that floated back on the evening breeze. I’m terrified they’ve wandered toward Shenandoah Street and the parking area by the overlook. If anyone saw them, I’m hoping they can help bring them back to me through this post.

Near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Main Street 18 days ago
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Parrots lost in WV's Eastern Panhandle

I’m Emily Carter, and these two parrots are my constant sunshine. On Tuesday at 6:15 p.m., the back door slipped and my two parrots dashed out into the cool evening. They’re bright green with blue patches on their wings, and one has a small yellow patch on the belly. They’ve lived with me for years, and I’m terrified they’ll get lost or frightened out there. I chased after them along the sidewalks toward the Martinsburg Amtrak station, shouting their names as the sun dipped behind the Blue Ridge. The streets were busy, and the wind carried their calls away. I’m heartbroken and hopeful someone nearby might have seen them between downtown and the river, near the Amtrak station, and can help bring them home.

near the Martinsburg Amtrak station about 1 month ago
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Lost: flutes in Martinsburg, WV

Last Friday around 5:30 PM, I was leaving the Martinsburg Community Center after a short recital when I realized my flute was missing from my bag. It's a silver flute with a few slight scratches near the head joint, and I keep a small blue scarf tucked inside the case. I retraced my steps along West High Street toward Pioneer Park and then by the Martinsburg Amtrak Station, hoping to spot it in the fading light. This flute means a lot to me, and I’m hoping someone returned it through the site so I can play again soon.

near Martinsburg Amtrak Station about 2 months ago