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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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Wilmington

Recent reports in Wilmington

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Black Kindle Paperwhite with blue case

I lost my black Kindle Paperwhite last night around 7pm near Market Street's Riverwalk Shops in Wilmington. It's a 2018 model with a slightly scuffed corner and a blue silicone case, plus a small white star sticker on the back. It holds a bunch of travel notes and some work documents, so it's really important to me. I was walking along the riverfront from Water Street toward the carousel near the Crown Street intersection, and I must have dropped it somewhere in that crowded area.

Wilmington about 2 months ago
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Gray knit scarf with silver anchor charm

I lost my gray knit scarf yesterday around 5:30 pm while walking along Market Street by the Wilmington Riverwalk. It's a medium-length wool blend, soft and slightly fuzzy, with a small silver anchor charm at one corner and a thin red thread woven along the edge. The ends are a bit frayed from wear, and there's a faint diagonal stripe from last winter's sun. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it feels really sentimental to me and I’d be crushed to never see it again. If you found it, I’d be grateful to get it back—email me at [email protected] and we can arrange a drop-off in Wilmington.

Wilmington 2 months ago
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Blue ID badge, coffee-stained lanyard

I lost my City of Wilmington employee ID badge yesterday around 3pm outside the Riverwalk cafe on Market Street, near the Wilmington Public Library. It's a plastic rectangular badge about 2x3 inches, attached to a blue lanyard with a tiny silver compass charm. The card shows the name 'Alex Carter' and employee number 82415, with the City of Wilmington seal. This badge is essential for building access, so I'm really hoping someone found it and can return it. Email me at [email protected] if you found it.

Wilmington 3 months ago
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Orange paperback mystery with handwritten note

I lost a printed media item in Wilmington. It's a 6x9 inch paperback with an orange cover and a black title on the front; the spine is slightly creased from travel. I think I last had it yesterday around 3pm near the Riverwalk entrance on Front Street, right by the old brick fountain across from the Market Street coffee shop. Inside the front cover there's a blue ink note saying 'For Sam, keep reading' and there's a small coffee stain along the bottom edge. It's sentimental to me because it was a gift from my sister, and I really need to get it back.

Wilmington 3 months ago
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Lost zip wallet with Air Tag near Oceanic Pier

Lost a zip wallet around Oceanic Pier on 3/8/2026. Has an Air Tag in it (not working). Also NCDL, Health Insurance card and 20.00 cash with several other items. Please notify 919-745-0102 or 919-830-1204 if found.

Urgent
Wilmington 4 months ago
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Le Creuset blue 4-qt Dutch oven

I lost my Le Creuset blue 4-qt Dutch oven yesterday around 6pm near the Starbucks on Market Street in Wilmington. It’s a blue enameled cast-iron pot with a white interior, and the lid fits snugly. The pot is in good used condition with a couple of scratches on the exterior and a small chip on the rim of the lid. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I’d really love to get it back.

Wilmington 4 months ago