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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 Orange County 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 Orange County in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Orange County.

Helpful resources for Orange County

Recent reports in Orange County

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Lost: Hats in Orange County

Hi, I'm Sophia Kim. I was at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa around 4:15 PM on Saturday, trying on jackets and sipping coffee, when I realized my hats were gone. I wore two hats that day: a gray felt fedora with a navy ribbon and a black baseball cap with a small white logo. I retraced from Bloomingdale's to the Carousel Court, checked the benches, the fountain, and the food court, but the hats hadn't turned up. My heart sank—these hats aren't just accessories, they're little rituals I use to feel put together on busy days with friends. If you found them near the fountain or at the Nordstrom entrance, please keep them safe until the owner can reclaim them.

Urgent
Near the fountain at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. 7 days ago
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Lost driver's license in Orange County

Hi, I’m Daniel Park, and I’m missing my Driver's License. Last Friday around 5:45 p.m., I realized it was gone after walking the Orange County area near the Irvine Spectrum Center. The item is a standard California driver’s license with my name printed on it, tucked away in a wallet I carry daily. I’m anxious about someone using it, and I hope the owner can reclaim it soon.

Irvine Spectrum Center area, outside guest services 10 days ago
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Lost brooches near South Coast Plaza, 2:45 pm.

I was browsing South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa around 2:45 pm on Sunday when I realized my brooches were missing from my purse. The collection includes three vintage pieces: a silver leaf brooch with a peridot stone, a tiny etched-circle brooch, and a delicate floral piece with a pearl center. They’re family keepsakes, not easily replaced, and I keep thinking they might turn up near the main entrance by Nordstrom or tucked behind a display at the jewelry stores. It hurts to imagine someone else admiring them without knowing their story.

Sentimental
South Coast Plaza, main entrance near Nordstrom 23 days ago
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Lost Holiday Decorations in Orange County

I lost my Holiday Decorations Friday around 7:45 PM in Orange County, California. The haul was in a bright red tote with a string of lights and a garland peeking out. I had just left a block party near Old Towne Orange Circle on Main Street when a gust tore the tote from my hand and it rolled into the curbside. My heart sank as the palm trees swayed and car tires hummed by; those decorations were more than decor — they carried memories from last year. If you saw them around, I’d be grateful for any help.

Old Towne Orange Circle, Main Street, Orange 26 days ago
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Black leather Tumi briefcase with red interior

Yesterday around 3pm I lost my black leather Tumi briefcase outside South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, near the Crate & Barrel entrance. It's a slim, professional case with a bright red interior lining and a small dent on the lower-right corner. Inside I had my work laptop charger, a gray notebook, and a blue sticky note with my initials 'PR' on it. I really need it back—it's got years of work stuff and a lot of sentimental value.

Orange County about 1 month ago
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Tan leather Coach crossbody bag with red scarf

I lost my tan leather Coach crossbody bag yesterday around 6pm near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. It's a medium-sized bag, about 9x7 inches, with a red silk scarf tied to the strap. The leather shows light wear, and there's a small scratch on the front COACH logo. Inside I had a blue wallet, a photo of my mom, and a few loyalty cards. This bag is sentimental to me and I really need it back. If anyone found it, email me at [email protected].

Orange County about 1 month ago