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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 Joplin 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 Joplin in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Joplin

Recent reports in Joplin

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Lost family photographs from Joplin trip

I lost a stack of photographs from a family album. I was leaving the Joplin Public Library steps on Main Street around 7:20 p.m. last Saturday when they slipped from my bag and vanished into the crowd. The prints range from faded black-and-white portraits to bright summer color—a handful from my grandmother's wedding and a goofy photo at Cunningham Park. They’re irreplaceable to me, and I’m aching for them to turn up. I keep replaying the moment I realized they were gone and hoping someone nearby picked them up and might recognize their importance.

near the Joplin Public Library steps on Main Street 10 days ago
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Lost travel visas in Joplin, Missouri.

Hi, I’m Grace Thompson. I lost my travel visas last night around 9:45 p.m. near the Joplin Public Library on Main Street. Those papers aren’t just documents—they’re essential to an upcoming trip, and losing them makes me feel stranded. The folder is blue leather with a small sticker of a guitar on the front, and inside are the visa pages and a photocopy of my passport. If you found them, please hold onto them until I can verify the details.

near the Joplin Public Library on Main Street 19 days ago
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Lost holiday decorations near Festival Park, Joplin

I lost a tote of holiday decorations on Tuesday, December 16, around 7:45 PM, at Festival Park while helping set up for a small family gathering. A gust of wind toppled the tote, and I grabbed it and drove home to my apartment on 5th Street, but by the time I pulled into the driveway, the tote was gone. Inside were a string of warm-white LED lights, a handful of glass ornaments, and a handmade pinecone centerpiece with a red velvet ribbon. I keep thinking about the tree at home and how those pieces tied our memories to this season. If you saw a lone tote near the park's gazebo or in Festival Park's parking area, please let me know.

Urgent
near the Festival Park gazebo, downtown Joplin 27 days ago
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Pink unicorn plush with rainbow mane, lost.

I lost my daughter's pink unicorn plush yesterday around 3pm near the Joplin Public Library on Main Street. It's about 12 inches tall, made of soft pink fleece, with a sparkly silver horn and a rainbow mane. There's a tiny yellow star stitched on its right hoof and a light blue satin ribbon around its neck. My kiddo treats it like a little friend; it was a gift from grandma, so it means a lot. If you found it, you can email me at [email protected] and we can arrange a pickup.

Joplin about 1 month ago
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Bearded dragon missing, orange-tan with blue dot near eye

I lost my orange-tan bearded dragon yesterday around 4pm near the QuikTrip on 7th Street in Joplin. He’s about 12 inches from nose to tail, with dark orange banding along his back and a pale belly. A small blue dot sits near his left eye, and there’s a tiny sun-shaped scar at the base of his tail. He’s usually calm, eats greens and crickets, and this little guy is a gift for my daughter, so it really means a lot to get him back. If you’ve seen him or if you spot a reptile hanging around a warm corner, please reach out—I’m really hoping to bring him home.

Joplin about 1 month ago
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Black Adidas football cleats, neon green accents

I lost my black Adidas football cleats with neon green accents yesterday around 3pm outside the Joplin Public Library on Main Street. They’re size 9, men's, with a small white scuff on the left toe and a frayed blue shoelace. They’re in decent condition, but they mean a lot to me because they were a gift from my high school coach and kept me going through season after season. I really need them back for an upcoming league game. If you found them, please DM me and I’ll pick them up asap.

Joplin about 2 months ago