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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 Mattoon-Charleston 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 Mattoon-Charleston in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Mattoon-Charleston.

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Recent reports in Mattoon-Charleston

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Lost CDs near downtown Mattoon after class

I lost my CDs after an early-evening music study group outside the Mattoon Public Library on Broadway. I had taken them out to sort through a few tracks around 6:45 pm last Friday, and by the time I walked back to my car they were gone from the passenger seat. The case is black with a red sticker and a blue notebook tucked inside. Those discs mattered to me because they include a mix of indie releases and a few older favorites from high school. I’ve retraced my steps along Main Street and the library walkway, but I can’t shake the feeling that someone picked them up and forgot to tell me.

near the Mattoon Public Library on Broadway about 7 hours ago
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Two landscape paintings lost in town.

I'm Emily Carter, and I'm looking for two landscape paintings that disappeared from my Mattoon-Charleston home after a quick stop downtown. On Tuesday around 6:15 p.m., I carried them from our living room to the car near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street and must have forgotten them somewhere along that block. The set includes two 20x24 inch frames with gold trim; one shows a sunset over cornfields near Mattoon, the other a quiet river view just west of Charleston. They're irreplaceable to me because they belonged to my grandmother, and losing them feels like losing a piece of her. I'm hoping someone spotted them on the sidewalk or tucked behind the alley behind the Main Street shops.

near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. 3 days ago
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lost sheet music in Mattoon-Charleston

I lost my sheet music after practice in Mattoon-Charleston around 7:15 p.m. Friday. The blue-binder has a tiny red piano sticker that makes it easy to spot. I retraced to the town square and the bus stop by the old depot, but I couldn't find it. Those pages were for an upcoming recital in Charleston, and losing them feels like losing a part of my preparation.

near the Mattoon Train Station 17 days ago
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Navy blue North Face puffer jacket with orange lining

I lost my navy blue North Face puffer jacket yesterday around 3pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. It's a size M, water-resistant, and has a bright orange inner lining that shows a bit when the zipper is halfway down. The zipper pull features a small red heart charm, and there's a faint scuff on the left sleeve from a fall last week. This jacket has sentimental value—it's the one I wore the day my grandmother passed, and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out; I’m hoping it turns up soon in Mattoon-Charleston.

Mattoon-Charleston about 1 month ago
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Cordless drill lost near Ace Hardware, Mattoon

Hey there, I lost my DeWalt 20V Max cordless drill yesterday around 3pm near the Ace Hardware on Charleston Avenue in Mattoon. It's yellow and black, about 7 inches long, with a scuffed grip from a few job-site projects. The belt clip is bent and there’s a small red tape tag with my initials 'KB' on the battery—easy to spot if you see it. It’s my go-to tool for home repairs and I really need it back to finish a remodel this week.

Mattoon-Charleston about 1 month ago
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Black leather briefcase with brass latch

I'm hoping someone found my black Briggs & Riley leather briefcase with a brass latch. I last saw it yesterday around 3pm outside the Mattoon Public Library on S 9th Street; it's a 14-inch laptop briefcase with a small scratch on the lower corner. Inside there's a red microfiber laptop sleeve and a brass name plate that says 'M. Harper'. It was a gift from my dad, and there are some family notes and a few career sketches in the pocket, so it really matters to me. If you found it, I'd be so grateful to get it back.

Mattoon-Charleston about 1 month ago