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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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Los Angeles.

Helpful resources for Los Angeles

Recent reports in Los Angeles

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LOST passports in Downtown LA

I lost my passports after a busy evening in downtown Los Angeles. Around 6:30 p.m., outside Union Station near the Grand Central Market, they slipped from my bag. They're not just documents to me; they represent a trip I was counting on and a bit of anxiety about my plans. If someone has seen them or picked them up, I just hope they’re safe until I can sort things out.

near Union Station, downtown LA 4 days ago
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Lost dresses near The Grove, Los Angeles

I lost my dresses last Sunday around 11:15 a.m. from the back seat of my car near The Grove in Los Angeles. They were two outfits for a friend's wedding—a navy satin gown in a black garment bag, and a blush pink cocktail dress with a touch of beading. I had parked by the main entrance and grabbed a quick coffee at a cafe nearby, then stepped into a shop for a moment; when I came back, they were gone. It stings a bit to lose them; they were both important to me and tailored for the big day.

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The Grove entrance, Los Angeles 11 days ago
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Lost: Equipment for Various Sports by Echo Park Lake

I lost my Equipment for Various Sports bag near Echo Park Lake around 7:15 PM on Friday. The bag held soccer cleats, a basketball, and a couple of tennis rackets. I retraced the boardwalk and checked the kayak rental area by the water, but it didn’t surface. I'm anxious about missing practice and the upcoming tournament, hoping someone turned it in.

Echo Park, near the lakefront boardwalk 20 days ago
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Holiday decorations lost near Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles.

Sunday around 8:45 p.m., I was stringing lights along my balcony on Sunset Boulevard between Vine and La Brea in Los Angeles when I realized I had lost the box with my holiday decorations. The bag held fragile ornaments from my grandmother and a few handmade garlands I’ve kept since last year’s tree. I’m feeling bummed and a little anxious—those pieces aren’t flashy, but they carry memories I can’t replace. If you happened to see them or moved them to a safer spot, I’d be grateful to hear they’ve been found.

Sunset Blvd between Vine and La Brea, Los Angeles. about 1 month ago
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Lost gym clothes near Sunset Blvd gym

I was wrapping up a sweaty session after a late spin class at the 24 Hour Fitness on Sunset Boulevard yesterday around 7:45 PM. I must have left my gym clothes somewhere near the locker area by the pool, because the moment I walked back with my bag, the hum of the fans and chlorine hit me and they were gone. The set includes navy shorts, a gray moisture-wicking tank, and a matching hoodie with a small red logo. I’m anxious about my long-distance run next weekend and sticking to my training plan without them. If someone found a bag near the pool area, please hold onto it for the owner.

24 Hour Fitness, Sunset Blvd about 2 months ago
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Lost sheet music near Grand Park, Downtown LA

On Saturday evening around 7:30 PM, I realized my sheet music for a small recital was missing as I walked away from a cafe near Grand Park, City Hall, in downtown Los Angeles. The binder is bright yellow, with pencil notes and a page marked 'To my sister'—it’s all used in practice for months. Inside are violin parts, dynamics markings, and a few coffee stains that tell the story of late nights and nerves before the show. Losing it feels like losing a part of me; I hope the finder can connect the notes to my memory and reunite me with them.

Grand Park steps, City Hall area, Downtown LA 2 months ago