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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 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving San Luis Obispo.

Helpful resources for San Luis Obispo

Recent reports in San Luis Obispo

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iPhone lost in men's bathroom at Dinosaur Cave Park

iPhone lost in men’s bathroom at Dinosaur Cave Park Sunday between 1-2 pm. Shell Beach.

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San Luis Obispo about 1 month ago
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Gray tabby with blue collar and bell

Lost my gray tabby yesterday around 7pm near Mission Plaza on Monterey Street, by the SLO Creek Trail. She’s a medium-sized cat, about 9 pounds, with a blue collar and a tiny silver bell that jingles when she moves. She has a white chest and a small white patch on her left paw, plus a faint scar above her right eye—she’s got a few unique quirks people notice. This cat is my constant companion and a gift from my mom, so I’m really hoping she comes home soon.

San Luis Obispo about 1 month ago
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Blue whale enamel pin lost near Bubblegum Alley

I lost my blue whale enamel pin yesterday around 4:15pm near Bubblegum Alley on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. It's tiny, about 1 inch tall, with bright blue enamel and a thin gold outline, and the pin back is a bit bent from the fall. I had it on my backpack strap while walking past Mission Plaza after grabbing a coffee, and a few people bumped into me, so it could have popped off in that area. It's sentimental—gift from my grandmother—and I’d be grateful to get it back if anyone finds it.

San Luis Obispo about 1 month ago
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Red Yamaha 14-inch snare drum

Yesterday around 3pm I realized my red Yamaha 14-inch snare drum was gone, probably somewhere near Trader Joe's on Broad Street in San Luis Obispo. It's in a black gig bag that’s worn at the zipper, and the shell has a small dent near the rim with a palm-tree sticker I put on for luck. The drum means a lot to me; it was a gift from my cousin after our first hometown show, and it helped me land a few gigs with my band. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back—thanks for helping a drummer out.

San Luis Obispo about 2 months ago
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Silver necklace with moon pendant, 18-inch chain

I lost my silver necklace yesterday around 3pm near Bubblegum Alley on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. It's a thin 18-inch sterling silver chain with a small crescent moon pendant. The pendant has a tiny star stamped on its lower curve, and the back is slightly scratched from wear. The clasp is stamped with an 'A' and looks a bit worn. It meant a lot to me because it was a gift from my grandmother, and I’m really hoping to get it back. If someone found it, please reach out— I’d be forever grateful.

San Luis Obispo about 2 months ago
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Black passport holder with red stitching

I lost my black faux-leather passport holder yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Higuera Street by Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. It's a TravelMate RFID-blocking holder with red contrast stitching and a tiny orange enamel airplane zipper pull. Inside there’s a couple of cards and a faded boarding pass, plus a small coffee stain on the lining. It means a lot to me—it's a gift from my grandmother and it holds my passport and a photo of her. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; please drop it at the Lost-and-Found near Mission Plaza or message me here.

San Luis Obispo about 2 months ago