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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 Western IL 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 Western IL in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Western IL.

Helpful resources for Western IL

Recent reports in Western IL

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Lost: Photographs in Macomb, IL

I realized I had lost a bundle of photographs somewhere on the Western Illinois University campus yesterday afternoon around 1:15 p.m. I had been sitting outside Malpass Library on West University Drive, flipping through a photo album when the stack disappeared from my tote. The pictures are precious family portraits from the 1980s and 1990s, and they mean the world to me. If anyone found them, I would be incredibly grateful to hear back so I can recover them.

Malpass Library steps, Western Illinois University, Macomb 9 days ago
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Lost DVDs near WIU Student Center

I lost my DVDs last Friday around 7:15 p.m. in downtown Macomb, Western Illinois, near the WIU Student Center. I was grabbing a quick bite after class and must have left them in a hurry near a storefront on East Jackson Street. The case contains a mix of classic films and a documentary; they're not replaceable to me. If this sounds familiar, please contact through the site.

near the WIU Student Center, downtown Macomb 23 days ago
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Lost: Holiday decorations near Macomb Public Library.

I was loading groceries into my SUV outside the Macomb Public Library on Main Street, Western Illinois, around 7:15 p.m. Friday when I realize I must have left a box of holiday decorations behind. The box held fragile glass ornaments, a garland with red berries, and a string of warm-white lights I bought after my grandmother passed away. They’re not just décor; they’re memories. I retraced my steps through the library parking lot and the sidewalk along Main Street, but the night was cold and noisy, and the box was gone. I’m holding out hope someone found them and kept them safe. If you saw a box tucked against a curb or in a car's hatch area, please consider that these items matter deeply to me.

Near the Macomb Public Library, Main St. 29 days ago
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Missing person: Avery Nguyen, 16

I lost sight of Avery Nguyen last Tuesday around 3:15 pm. I am her sister, Amina Okafor. Avery is 16, about 5'4", with shoulder-length black hair and a small star tattoo behind her left ear. She was last seen near the Quincy Public Library on Maine Street, heading toward Washington Park along the riverfront. She wore a bright red hoodie with a white star graphic, light blue jeans, and white sneakers with pink accents. She also wears a blue beaded bracelet she never takes off. I am really worried - this isn't like her, and I just want her back safe. If you saw someone matching this description around Western Illinois today, especially near the riverfront or library area, please let me know.

Western IL 2 months ago
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Black Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses with gold hinges

I lost my black Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses yesterday around 3pm. They’re glossy black plastic frames with subtle gold-tone hinges, and the left lens has a tiny scratch I’ve managed to ignore most days. Inside the right temple is etched my initials 'PP' and there’s a small nick near the nose pad. I was on Western Illinois University’s campus in Macomb, walking from the Student Center on University Drive toward the Library, and I think I last had them near the coffee kiosk by the Bookstore. These aren’t just glasses—they’re my daily sight and they’re getting expensive to replace. If anyone finds them, please drop me a message; I’d be incredibly grateful to get them back.

Western IL 3 months ago
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Navy Nike swim trunks, white trim, size M

I lost my navy blue Nike swim trunks yesterday around 3pm at Schwiebert Park boat launch in Rock Island, right along the Mississippi. They're a size M, quick-dry nylon, with a white drawstring and the white Nike swoosh on the left leg. There's a small chlorine stain near the hem and a tiny snag along the waistband—only noticeable up close. They were my go-to for open-water practice, and they have sentimental value because they were a gift from my sister. If anyone found them, I'd really appreciate getting them back. I can swing by Schwiebert Park or meet up near 4th Street and 23rd Avenue to grab them.

Western IL 3 months ago