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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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Birmingham

Recent reports in Birmingham

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Keys & keyring with red tag

I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm outside the Library of Birmingham on Centenary Square. It’s a small brass keyring holding two silver house keys and a blue USB drive, plus a red enamel tag with my initials AP scratched on it. One key has a tiny chip missing from the head and the red tag is a bit bent from the pocket, so it’s easy to spot. They unlock my flat and a sentimental family key, so there’s real value beyond the physical stuff. If anyone found them, I’d really appreciate getting them back—happy to collect or meet somewhere convenient in Birmingham.

Birmingham 26 days ago
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Silver MacBook Air, blue planet sticker, lost in Birmingham

I lost my silver MacBook Air (late 2020) yesterday around 6pm near the Grand Central concourse by John Lewis on New Street, Birmingham. It was inside a slim black protective sleeve with a small circular blue planet sticker on the sleeve, and the lid is engraved with my initials 'AP'. It's in good condition, with a small scratch on the bottom edge. Inside are design sketches and a portfolio for an upcoming exhibition. This laptop is important to me; it was a gift from my sister and it holds work I need for the show, so I'm really hoping to get it back.

Birmingham 29 days ago
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Black tote bag with orange lining

I lost my black nylon tote bag yesterday around 3pm near the Bullring entrance at Selfridges, Birmingham. It's a medium-sized bag, about 14 inches wide, with a bright orange lining that shows when you unzip the top. On the zipper pull there's a small panda charm, and the bottom left corner has a faint scuff from a rainy day. Inside I had a spiral notebook, a gray hoodie, and a compact umbrella. The bag is sentimental to me because it contains a note from my sister; I really need it back.

Birmingham about 2 months ago
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Tan French Bulldog, blue collar, lost

Yesterday around 3pm, Milo the tan French Bulldog slipped from his harness near the Bullring on Corporation Street and vanished into the side streets. He’s about 12 kg, compact and sturdy, with a bright blue collar and a small yellow bone-shaped tag that says 'MILO'. There’s a white heart-shaped patch on his chest and one ear that sits a little higher than the other. He’s microchipped and loves people, but can be wary of strangers. This dog is my world and I’m really hoping to find him soon—please text me if you see him, I’ll come right away with treats.

Birmingham about 2 months ago
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Gold-tone hoop earrings with freshwater pearls, lost near Bullring

I lost my gold-tone hoop earrings yesterday around 3pm near the Bullring entrance on High Street in Birmingham. They’re small hoops about 2 cm across, with delicate freshwater pearls hanging from the bottom curve. The finish is a bit worn and one earring has a tiny dent near the hinge, which I can point out if you see them. They were a keepsake from my grandmother, so they mean a lot to me—I'm really hoping someone picked them up. If you found them, please drop me a message here so we can arrange a meetup near the Bullring.

Birmingham about 2 months ago
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Navy North Face parka with orange lining

I lost my navy North Face parka yesterday around 3pm outside the Selfridges entrance at The Bullring, Birmingham. It's a men's size L with a bright orange inner lining and a faux-fur trimmed hood. There’s a small compass patch stitched inside the left chest pocket and a minor scuff on the left sleeve from last winter. It’s my go-to coat for the commute and it has sentimental value—kept me warm through the cold months and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please drop it off at the Birmingham City Centre Lost & Found or message me here; I’d be incredibly grateful.

Birmingham 2 months ago