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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 South Bend / Michigan 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 South Bend / Michigan in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving South Bend / Michigan.

Helpful resources for South Bend / Michigan

Recent reports in South Bend / Michigan

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Holiday decorations lost near Notre Dame, South Bend.

On December 12 at 7:45 p.m., I was stringing lights along my porch near the Notre Dame campus when a gust knocked several decorations loose. A glittering garland, a couple of fragile ornaments, and a small Christmas star disappeared into the darkness. Losing them feels like a missing piece of our holiday traditions, and I’m scrambling to recreate the scene we planned for tonight. I’ve searched along Michigan Street and around the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, hoping they tucked into a corner somewhere. If you found them nearby, please let me know through the site.

near the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame about 7 hours ago
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Lost flutes near Notre Dame campus

Hi, I'm Maya Ellis. I lost my flutes last Friday around 5:15 p.m., after marching band rehearsal outside Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. I left them on a chair near the practice field and walked to the student center for a snack, only to realize they were gone when I turned back. The cases are silver; one has a sticker from our high school band. I’m anxious and hopeful—my flutes mean a lot to me, and I’d be grateful to have them back.

near the Notre Dame Stadium south gate 17 days ago
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Lost Drapes on West Washington Street

I lost the drapes around 8:30 p.m. last Sunday, after I took them down in my apartment off West Washington Street to hang something lighter. The heavy charcoal drapes with a subtle damask pattern and matching tassels vanished from the living room window before I could stash them in the laundry room. Downtown bells ring at 9:15 and streetlights glow over the empty rod, a quiet reminder of what’s missing. They were more than fabric to me; they helped me settle in after a long week, and I’m hoping someone saw where they went.

near the Morris Performing Arts Center about 1 month ago
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Lost sports equipment in South Bend area

These sports items are mine and I’m anxious to get them back. Around 3:15 PM today, I realized my rolling duffel bag with gear was gone while packing up by the South Bend Community Sports Complex on Lincoln Way East, just outside the main bleachers. Inside were a basketball, shin guards, a pair of cleats, and a gray gym bag with a red stripe that says my team name. I’m anxious about tomorrow’s practice and the late start to our weekend game. If you found a gray bag near the basketball courts or by the entrance, please help me bring it back to where it belongs.

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Near the basketball courts at the South Bend Sports Complex 2 months ago
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Lost travel visas after airport layover in South Bend

On Tuesday around 3:15 p.m., I was grabbing coffee near Michigan Street in South Bend after a quick work meeting. I must have left my travel visas in my bag during a hectic moment between flights, and now they're gone. I checked the airport, the hotel lobby, and the rental car desk, but they didn’t turn up. Those visas are essential for an upcoming trip, and losing them has me anxious and scrambling. If this ever helps you figure out where they ended up, know they’re important to me.

near Michigan Street, South Bend 3 months ago
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14k gold ring with sapphire, engraved inside

Yesterday around 3pm I lost my 14k gold ring with a small sapphire centerpiece. It’s a slim, slightly brushed band, size 6, and there’s a tiny bezel-set sapphire that’s easy to spot. Inside the band there’s a barely legible engraving: 'N.V. 1998'. The ring has sentimental value—it was passed down as a family heirloom and I’m really hoping to get it back. I last had it near the Century Center on Michigan Street in downtown South Bend, by the riverfront—if anyone picked it up, please reach out. I’d be so grateful to have it back.

South Bend / Michigan 3 months ago