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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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Philadelphia

Recent reports in Philadelphia

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Lost memory cards during morning rush near Liberty Place

I was shooting a small portrait set at Liberty Place this morning around 9:15 am. My camera bag slipped from my shoulder as I stepped off the escalator, and the memory cards spilled into the crack between a seating ledge and the bench. The cards hold travel photos and a few personal backups—nothing irreplaceable, but the work and memories mean a lot to me. I scanned the seating area and retraced my steps from Liberty Place toward City Hall, then along Broad Street toward 15th Street, but the crowd swallowed any trace. I’m hoping someone picked them up and turned them in.

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near City Hall on Broad Street, Philadelphia about 15 hours ago
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Lost holiday decorations near Rittenhouse Square

I lost a box of holiday decorations around 6:30 p.m. on December 7 near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia while I stepped out to grab a quick package. I had left them on a chair by the curb while I checked the mailbox, and a gust knocked the box over and sent pieces rolling toward the sidewalk. By the time I got back, the box was gone and several ornaments were scattered. I am really hoping a neighbor picked them up and kept them safe until they could be returned.

near the fountain at Rittenhouse Square 25 days ago
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Stolen black military-style backpack with camo pouch

Black military style backpack with army camo pouch on side. There are also various pins on the front of the bag. Stolen in a break in at 62nd and elmwood

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Philadelphia 29 days ago
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14k gold necklace with ruby heart pendant

I lost my 14k gold necklace with a ruby heart pendant yesterday around 3pm near the corner of Walnut Street and 18th Street, outside the La Colombe on Rittenhouse Row. The chain is delicate, about 16 inches, with a spring-ring clasp, and the pendant is a 6mm ruby heart with a tiny scratch along the back. There's a faint engraving on the back that reads 'Nia' and the whole piece has a warm, rosy glow when the sun hits it. It was a gift from my grandmother and feels incredibly sentimental to me—I'd be beyond grateful to get it back through any lead.

Philadelphia about 2 months ago
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Navy North Face backpack with orange carabiner

I lost my navy blue North Face backpack yesterday around 3pm near Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. It's a medium-sized Borealis with a red rocket sticker on the front pocket and a bright orange carabiner clipped to the zipper pulls on the main compartment. Inside is my 15-inch laptop sleeve, a gray hoodie, and a well-worn photo of my family, all things I really need back. The bottom has a small scuff and the zipper pulls are a little stiff, which makes it easy to spot if someone found it. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it really means a lot to me to get it back.

Philadelphia 2 months ago
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Brown wallet with Real ID and two cards

A brown wallet, with a Real ID inside and 2 cards.. In Northeast Philadelphia or in University City.

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Philadelphia 2 months ago