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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 Merced 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 Merced in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Merced

Recent reports in Merced

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Lost utensils near Applegate Park, Merced.

Friday evening, around 6:45 p.m., I realized my camping utensils were missing after a quick cookout near Applegate Park in Merced. It’s a simple set—sturdy stainless fork, red-handled spatula, and a wood-handled knife that squeaks when you wipe it. I must have dropped them while packing up and chatting with neighbors, because the park lights were just coming on and the paths were crowded. I retraced my steps along the gate by the park entrance, but the dusk and bustle made it hard. I’m hopeful someone picked them up and kept them safe until I can get them back.

near Applegate Park, Merced 1 day ago
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Lost Travel Adapters in Merced, CA

On Saturday around 2:40 pm, after a quick stop for a coffee near the Merced Mall, I realized my travel adapters were missing from my backpack. I carry two adapters—one for UK sockets and one for EU sockets—both in a small black pouch with a red tag. They’re essential for my upcoming trip and would mean a lot to me to have them back. I retraced my steps through the Merced Mall corridors and nearby parking lots, but I couldn’t find them. The adapters are compact and the pouch shows a little wear from travel. If someone picked them up, I’d really appreciate their return.

near Merced Mall, Merced 21 days ago
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Lost sheet music in downtown Merced

I’m Maria Lopez. I’m a pianist who loves practicing at Applegate Park in Merced, and I lost my sheet music after a 5:30 p.m. rehearsal on Saturday. It was left on a folding chair near the gazebo by the Merced River, and when I went back from a quick walk toward Main Street the binder was gone. The blue binder has pencil-noted pages, a few coffee stains, and a bright green highlighter marking on the title page. I’m hopeful someone picked it up and will recognize it if it’s seen again.

near Merced College on Main Street 26 days ago
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Lost: DVDs near Merced Theater, Main St.

I left a stack of DVDs in the backseat of my car around 8:15 p.m. Saturday while leaving a friend's place near the Merced Theater on Main Street. The drive and the crowd blur together, and I forgot to grab them when I shut the door. The collection includes a mix of old westerns and a newer comedy I’d planned to share with roommates. They aren’t priceless, but they’re my go-to comfort after long days. I’m hoping someone nearby might have found them and tucked them somewhere safe. If you remember seeing a dusty blue crate by the theater district, that might be it.

Merced Theater, Main St. 30 days ago
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Blue UC Merced student ID card with photo

I lost my blue UC Merced student ID card yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Merced. It's a white plastic card with a blue border and my photo on the left; the top-right corner is bent and there's a faint coffee stain on the back. It’s essential for campus library access and class check-ins, so I’m really hoping to get it back. One identifying detail: there’s a tiny dent on the upper edge and a small green sticker on the back. If someone found it, you can drop it at the Merced Public Library Lost and Found or the campus police desk.

Merced about 1 month ago
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Gray tabby cat with white chest in Merced

I lost my gray tabby cat with a white chest yesterday around 3pm near the Merced Public Library on 21st Street. He wears a light blue collar with a tiny silver bell, and he has one green eye and one blue eye—very distinctive. He's about 12 pounds, fairly shy around strangers, and he's been part of our family for almost 9 years; my kids are worried sick and keep asking when he'll come home. If you spot him, shoot me a message through the app and I'll reply as soon as I can; he's more than a pet—he's part of our family, and we'd really love to have him back.

Merced about 1 month ago