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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 Watertown 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 Watertown in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Watertown

Recent reports in Watertown

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Lost: Postcards near Public Square

On Friday evening, around 6:15 PM, I was leaving Watertown Public Square after grabbing a hot chocolate from a vendor by the fountain. I reached into my messenger bag and realized my small stack of postcards was missing. They’re mostly blank backs from a trip my grandmother took years ago, the kind that carry a little note in my handwriting. I’d been by the brick library steps and near the statue when I last saw them. It feels silly to say I’m emotional about paper, but those cards tell our family story, and I’m hoping they’ll turn up with someone who picked them up by mistake.

near Watertown Public Square fountain 4 days ago
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Lost Holiday Decorations in Watertown, NY

I spent Saturday morning downtown Watertown helping decorate for the holidays. Around 11:45 AM, I left a box of holiday decorations on a bench near Watertown Public Square while we tested the town's Christmas lights. The box contains a red velvet ribbon, a string of multicolor lights, and a silver star topper that finishes our display. I’m hoping a kind passerby sees this and helps me get it back; those decorations mean a lot to our neighborhood’s festive spirit.

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near the Watertown Public Square, downtown Watertown 9 days ago
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Lost DVDs after movie night in Watertown, NY.

I lost a small stack of DVDs after a quiet evening in Watertown, New York. Around 6:40 PM on Tuesday, I checked the tote by the door and realized they were gone after I stopped by the Watertown Public Library on Court Street earlier. The area outside the building was crowded with people leaving for the night. The DVDs are a mix of indie titles and family favorites, housed in a plain black case with a blue slipcover visible on one side. Losing them feels silly and a little sad, because those movies are part of my weekend routine. If anyone picked them up, I’d be grateful to have them back.

Near the Watertown Public Library, Court Street 9 days ago
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Keys with panda charm, lost near Watertown City Hall

I lost my keys yesterday around 4:15pm near Watertown City Hall on Main Street, right by the bus stop outside the little blue cafe. It's a small set: two brass house keys on a black frayed leather fob, plus a Honda car key with a noticeable dent in the plastic head. They hang on a silver split-ring and there's a panda-shaped enamel charm plus a tiny red Apt 4B tag that I really rely on. The keys are a bit worn and one key has a coffee stain near the head. This set is what I use every day for my apartment and my car, so I'd really appreciate getting them back.

Watertown 23 days ago
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Silver pendant necklace with heart charm

I was out in Watertown yesterday around 3pm and realized my silver necklace was gone. It's a simple 18-inch sterling-silver chain with a small heart pendant about 1 cm across, no visible brand stamp. On the back of the heart there's a tiny engraving 'Mom' and a small scratch from wear. I last saw it near the Watertown Public Library on Main Street, by the coffee shop, before I headed toward the river walkway. It has enormous sentimental value — it was a gift from my grandmother who passed away last year. If anyone found it, please let me know; I really need it back.

Watertown 24 days ago
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Navy gown with silver beaded belt

Hi, I’m Priya Kapoor. I lost my Adrianna Papell navy blue floor-length gown yesterday around 3pm. It’s a size 6, satin with a chiffon overlay, sleeveless with a sweetheart neckline, and a slim silver beaded belt at the waist. It was last seen near the Watertown Public Library on Main Street after I paused by a storefront display around the corner from the library. There’s a tiny snag on the left hem and a crystal charm on the belt clasp that’s easy to spot. This dress was a gift from my grandmother and it means a lot to me; I’d really love to have it back.

Watertown 29 days ago