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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 Salem 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 Salem in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Salem

Recent reports in Salem

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Lost photographs near Salem Capitol steps

This morning at 9:15 a.m. I was walking toward Riverfront Park in downtown Salem when I felt my tote shift and the photographs spill onto the sidewalk by the Oregon State Capitol. The collection is a mix of black-and-white portraits and sunny family snapshots from a coast trip last summer. A few prints survived a light rain, but several are tucked into a small travel album. If anyone picked up a stack of photos near the Capitol steps, please keep an eye out for them.

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near the Oregon State Capitol steps, Salem 14 days ago
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Lost travel adapters in downtown Salem

I’m a visiting student and depend on my travel adapters to keep my devices charged, especially when I’m hopping between meetings. I realized they were gone after leaving a bookstore near the Oregon State Capitol, around 7:20 PM today. I had them tucked in a small gray zip pouch in the outer pocket of my backpack, and I remember putting the pouch down on a chair outside the cafe there. If anyone found them, I’d appreciate it being returned to their rightful owner.

near the Oregon State Capitol steps on Court Street 21 days ago
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lost Brooches near Salem Capitol

Saturday around 2:30 pm, I realized my two brooches were missing from my tote while I sat on a bench by Riverfront Park's bandstand in downtown Salem, near Court Street and the Oregon State Capitol. They’re silver-toned pins; one is leaf-shaped with a tiny green enamel accent, the other has a sapphire center. They were gifts from my grandmother and mean a lot to me; I’ve worn them to family gatherings for years. It would mean the world to have them back if someone turned them in.

Riverfront Park bandstand near Court Street 22 days ago
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Lost: Toasters in Salem, Oregon, United States

Last Tuesday at about 7:30 p.m., I realized my two-slice toaster was gone from the kitchen counter in my apartment on Court Street, Salem, near the Oregon State Capitol. It’s a brushed stainless machine with a black dial and a dented corner from a dropped bagel. I remember rinsing a mug there and turning on the kettle, then blinking at the empty counter, wondering if I left it on the bus or someone helped themselves. I’m hoping a neighbor or passerby picked it up by mistake and kept it safe until I reclaim it.

Court Street, near the Oregon State Capitol 23 days ago
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Coach black leather handbag with gold hardware

Yesterday around 3pm I realized my handbag was gone after grabbing a coffee near the Salem Public Library on Main Street. It's a medium-sized black leather Coach handbag with gold zippers and a detachable strap. There's a small purple tassel keychain clipped to the outside zipper, and the bottom corners show a bit of wear. Inside I keep my work badge and a few cards, and there's a tiny coffee stain on the inner lining. This bag has sentimental value; it was a gift from my sister, and I really need it back.

Salem about 1 month ago
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Blue state ID card with clip and lanyard

Hey, I lost my blue state ID card yesterday around 3pm near the Salem Central Library on Church Street. It's a standard plastic badge, roughly the size of a credit card, with my name Priya Patel on the front and a small photo in the corner. There’s a dent on the bottom-right edge and a shiny metal clip at the top for a lanyard. The back shows a faded department seal and a tiny coffee stain near the edge. It’s essential for work access, and I’m really hoping it shows up soon—I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.

Salem about 1 month ago