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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 Lafayette / West Lafayette 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 Lafayette / West Lafayette in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Lafayette / West Lafayette.

Helpful resources for Lafayette / West Lafayette

Recent reports in Lafayette / West Lafayette

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LOST Action Figures in Lafayette/West Lafayette

On Monday, around 2:20 p.m., I was sitting on a bench outside the Purdue Memorial Union, by the Engineering Fountain, when I set down a plastic tote with my action figures to tie my shoelaces. I turned back to grab a bottle of water and they were gone. The haul included a vintage Spider-Man figure and a newer robot with a chrome head; they’re well-loved and have a ton of memories tied to them. If anyone found them drifting around the West Lafayette campus, I’d be grateful to see them back where they belong.

outside Purdue Memorial Union, near the Engineering Fountain 1 day ago
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Lost sports equipment in Lafayette/West Lafayette, IN

I lost my equipment for various sports around 6:45 p.m. last Tuesday near Purdue Recreation Center in Chauncey Village, West Lafayette. It’s a black duffel bag that holds a basketball, a lacrosse stick, and a tennis racket, all with a few scuffs from practice. I realized it was gone as I reached the car and felt an empty weight where the bag should be, a sinking feeling about missing games and workouts with friends. If you’ve seen it, please know it’s important to me and I’d be grateful to hear from the site about any update.

Purdue Recreation Center, Chauncey Village 9 days ago
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LOST power tools outside Lowe's on Sagamore Parkway East.

I was finishing up a weekend project and stepped away for a moment at 7:30 PM on Friday. When I came back to the yard, my power tools were missing from the toolbox near the Lowe's entrance on Sagamore Parkway East in West Lafayette. The set includes a drill, a circular saw, and a handful of batteries—things I rely on for small repairs around the house. I’m frustrated and worried because these tools aren’t easy to replace and they hold a lot of memory for projects I’ve been saving up for. If someone found them, they would belong to someone who will be grateful to have them back through the site.

Lowe's, Sagamore Parkway East, West Lafayette 9 days ago
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LOST: Airline

I was getting ready for a trip and realized my airline ticket vanished after I grabbed a coffee outside the Purdue Memorial Union. It must have slipped from my bag around 6:15 PM today, near Memorial Mall on campus. Losing it felt like a punch to the gut—the ticket had the flight details and times I desperately needed. I’m hoping someone picked it up or turned it in so I can recover, and I’ll be grateful through the site if it helps reconnect me with it.

outside Purdue Memorial Union, near the campus bookstore 10 days ago
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Lost passports near Purdue Memorial Union, West Lafayette.

On Tuesday around 2:15 p.m., I realized my passports were missing after I left the Purdue Memorial Union with my travel documents tucked in a tote. I had just grabbed a coffee and walked toward Memorial Mall, then checked my bag and realized they weren't there. The passports are blue covers with a small dent on the back and a security sticker I attached to the inside cover. They’re essential for my upcoming trip, and losing them has me anxious and scrambling to replace them before my flight.

near Purdue Memorial Union, West Lafayette 10 days ago
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Lost Devices near Purdue, West Lafayette

I lost my devices near the Purdue Memorial Mall by the West Campus Fountain around 2:15 p.m. Saturday after a quick walk between the library and the bell tower in Lafayette / West Lafayette, Indiana. My laptop and tablet were inside a dark backpack, with a white charger sticking out of the side pocket. I’ve retraced my steps from the library to the fountain, then toward the bike-share station, but I can’t find them. These devices are essential for my classes and a project, and I’m really hoping someone turned them in or left them somewhere safe until I can claim them.

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Purdue Memorial Mall, near West Campus Fountain, Lafayette / West Lafayette, IN 27 days ago