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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 Tampa Bay Area 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 Tampa Bay Area in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Tampa Bay Area.

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Recent reports in Tampa Bay Area

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Lost: shopping bags outside Hyde Park Village

I left my shopping bags outside the Publix at Westshore Plaza along Westshore Boulevard around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The bags held a few groceries, reusable totes, and a small notebook I use for receipts. I realized they were gone when I got to the car and felt that aching mix of frustration and worry. If these bags turn up, I hope someone saw them and can point me back to where they were left near Hyde Park Village.

Hyde Park Village 4 days ago
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Lost dolls from my bag

Hi, I'm Emily Carter. I was wandering the Armature Works area along the Tampa Riverwalk around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday when I realized my two fabric dolls were missing from my tote. They're about 12 inches tall; one wears a pink polka-dot dress and the other a blue jumper with a tiny white scarf. I've had them since my grandmother passed away, and losing them feels like losing a piece of home in the busy Tampa Bay Area.

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near Armature Works 8 days ago
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Lost collars near Tampa Riverwalk, Armature Works

On Friday around 1:45 p.m. at the Tampa Riverwalk near Armature Works, I realized my collars were gone. There are two: a black nylon collar with a tiny silver bell, and a blue reflective collar with a sturdy buckle. I must have dropped them while I paused to let my dog sniff the murals near the splash pad, then wandered toward the dock. My stomach tightens thinking they belong to my rescue dog and my cat, a small piece of daily life I can’t replace. If you found them, I’d be grateful to have them back at the Armature Works lobby.

near Armature Works, Tampa 19 days ago
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Lost brooches near downtown Tampa Riverwalk

I’m Mia Rodriguez, and I’m posting because two small brooches vanished from my coat during a charity dinner in downtown Tampa. I last noticed them around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday near the Riverwalk by Sparkman Wharf, when the crowd spilled outside toward the water. They’re heirloom pieces with emerald accents set in delicate gold filigree, and I’ve worn them dozens of times with pride. If you find them, please drop them back through the website’s Lost and Found; I’m hoping they’re just tucked away somewhere and not far from home.

near the Tampa Riverwalk, Sparkman Wharf, downtown Tampa about 1 month ago
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Lost: Breeds in the Tampa Bay Area

Yesterday around 4:20 p.m., I was loading my car in the Westshore area of the Tampa Bay Area when my binder labeled Breeds slipped from the front seat and vanished between the cushions. It holds dog-breed profiles and a few handwritten notes for our rescue group. I walked the Westshore Plaza area, checked the parking lots, and even the bus stop near the stadium, but nothing turned up. It is not valuable moneywise, but it is full of practical reminders I use every day. I miss it and hope it is found somewhere close to home, maybe tucked under a car or left in a corner of the lot.

Westshore Plaza parking lot, Tampa Bay Area about 1 month ago
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lost: belts near Tampa Riverwalk.

I lost my belts while walking the Tampa Riverwalk around 7:30 pm on a Tuesday, heading from Curtis Hixon Park toward the water. I must have dropped them near the benches by the river as I paused to take a sunset photo. One belt is black leather with a brass buckle; the other is a blue fabric belt with a small silver buckle. They’re important for daily outfits and a family heirloom, and I’m anxious about losing them.

near Curtis Hixon Park about 1 month ago