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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.

Helpful resources for Mattoon-Charleston

Recent reports in Mattoon-Charleston

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Lost Action Figures in Mattoon-Charleston area

I realized my action figures were missing after leaving the Mattoon Comic & Collectibles shop on Saturday around 7:30 p.m. I was walking back to my car near downtown Mattoon, by the old train depot, when I noticed several figures were gone. The set includes a glow-in-the-dark Spider-Man and a vintage robot from the 1990s—small characters, big memories for my son and me. I hope they’re just misplaced and someone who found them will see this post.

Near downtown Mattoon, by the old train depot 2 days ago
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Lost wrist watch in Mattoon-Charleston

I LOST my wrist watch during the Mattoon-Charleston Civic Parade around 7:40 p.m. last Friday when it disappeared from my wrist. It’s a silver case with a blue face and a black leather band, with a small dent on the side that makes it easy to spot. I retraced my steps along Main Street, past the Mattoon Square and the old courthouse, hoping someone picked it up. I wear this watch every day for work, and it carries memories of weekend visits here with my family. I’d be grateful if it’s found and kept safe until I can get back to it.

near the Mattoon Amtrak station 6 days ago
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Lost swimsuits in Mattoon-Charleston, IL

I was at the pool at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston around 5:30 pm on Saturday when I realized my swimsuits weren’t in my bag. They’re two kid-sized one-pieces, pink and blue, with a tiny towel tucked in the pocket. I retraced my steps from the pool area toward the parking lot near the alumni house, but I couldn’t find them. I’m worried and a little goofy about losing them right before a big family weekend, hoping someone spotted them and kept them safe.

near the pool at Eastern Illinois University 16 days ago
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Lost: Hamsters in Mattoon-Charleston.

Lost: My two hamsters, Milo and Pebble, in Mattoon-Charleston, Illinois. I last saw them around 6:45 p.m. yesterday, when I opened the living room door near the downtown Charleston square by the Coles County Courthouse and they scampered behind the sofa. They are tiny—Milo is brown with a white belly; Pebble is gray with a small black dot on her ear—and they squeak when I rattle their treat jar. They mean the world to me; they've kept me company through tough days, and I am terrified they could be hiding somewhere hard to reach. If you've seen them or heard a squeak behind a couch, please help me bring them home.

Downtown Charleston square by Coles County Courthouse 25 days ago
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Lost: Medication in Mattoon-Charleston

I was on Mattoon’s Main Street, in front of the Mattoon Public Library, around 10:30 a.m. this morning when I realized my bottle of medication was missing from my tote. The bottle is small, white, with a blue label, and I keep it close because my daily routine can’t skip a dose. I retraced my steps past the coffee shop and the alley behind it, but I didn’t spot it. The moment it clicked I felt a knot in my stomach—these pills matter to my health and timing. I hope whoever found it will keep it safe until I can pick it up.

Main Street, by the Mattoon Public Library about 2 months ago
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Lost Dresses on Main Street, Charleston

Sunday at 3:40 PM I was loading dresses into my car after a quick stop on Mattoon-Charleston's Main Street near the Coles County Courthouse. A gust of wind whisked the bags away and I couldn't chase them all. I feel silly and stressed—these dresses are for our family wedding this weekend. The navy velvet maxi, the champagne cocktail dress, and a soft floral day dress are all missing, and I keep picturing them flapping in the breeze somewhere between the courthouse and Mattoon's city park. If anyone found them, I would be endlessly grateful.

Main Street, Charleston, near the Coles County Courthouse about 2 months ago