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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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Roanoke

Recent reports in Roanoke

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Lost microwave near Market Square, Roanoke

Hi, I’m Mia Carter. I lost my microwave from the kitchen of my Roanoke apartment. At 9:10 PM on Monday I finished cooking and stepped out to grab a bottle of water by Mill Mountain Park. When I came back inside, the microwave was gone from the counter and the power cord was still warm. It’s a stainless steel unit with a dent on the door and a small sticker on the top left. I rely on it for quick meals after long shifts, and it just isn’t the same without it. If you see something that matches, please keep an eye out around Market Square in downtown Roanoke—I’d be incredibly grateful to have it back.

Near Grandin Theatre, downtown Roanoke 15 days ago
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Lost holiday decorations near Grandin Theatre, Roanoke.

On Saturday around 11:40 am I was loading holiday decorations into the car near Grandin Theatre when a gust knocked a box off the back seat. A string of multicolored lights and a handmade wreath ended up snagged on a light pole along Market Street. I searched the curb and nearby sidewalk, and a passerby helped me pull the remaining pieces from the road, but some ornaments disappeared. These decorations mean a lot to my family, so I hope whoever found them kept them safe until we can be reunited downtown.

near Grandin Theatre 19 days ago
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Brown leather tote with gold hardware

I lost my brown leather Coach tote yesterday around 3pm. It's a medium-sized handbag, about 12 by 9 inches, with gold-tone hardware and a small Coach logo on the front flap. The inside has a bright pink lining and a tiny zipper pocket; there’s also a coffee stain near the bottom edge. I last saw it in the Roanoke City Market area on Market Street, specifically around the parking lot behind the Grandin Theatre. It means a lot to me—it's sentimental and was a gift from my grandmother. If anyone found it, please reach out; I’d be so grateful to get it back.

Roanoke about 1 month ago
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Left-eye Acuvue Oasys lens, blue edge

I lost my left-eye Acuvue Oasys contact lens yesterday around 3pm, downtown Roanoke, probably near the City Market on Market Street. It's a clear lens with a faint blue edge tint, and there’s a tiny scratch near the center when I hold it up to the light. I wear it daily and rely on this prescription; losing it adds up—replacement costs are steep. If anyone finds it, I’d be grateful to meet in Market Square or at the Roanoke City Market area to pick it up.

Roanoke about 2 months ago
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Beige dwarf hamster with red collar

I lost my beige dwarf hamster named Mochi yesterday around 3pm. It was near the Roanoke City Market on Campbell Ave, outside the CVS, when I last saw her scurrying along the sidewalk toward the fountain. She’s tiny, about the size of a ping-pong ball, with fluffy beige fur, a white underbelly, and a tiny blue dot behind her left ear. She wears a bright red collar with a tiny silver bell, which should be one of the easier ways to spot her. Mochi is very friendly and a little shy; she means the world to me—she was a gift from my sister and it would mean everything to have her back. If you find her, I’d really appreciate getting Mochi back; you can text or email me at [email protected].

Roanoke 2 months ago
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Sterling silver bracelet with heart charm

I lost my sterling silver bracelet yesterday around 5pm near the Roanoke City Market on Market Street. It's a 7-inch bracelet, slightly tarnished, with a tiny blue Swarovski crystal near the clasp and a heart charm. The back of the charm is engraved with the initials RK. It was a birthday gift from my mom, so it's sentimental and I'd really appreciate getting it back. If you found it, please give me a shout via text or email. Thank you so much.

Roanoke 3 months ago