lostandfound.io
Lost

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 Catskills 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 Catskills in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Catskills

Recent reports in Catskills

lost M

Lost Holiday Decorations near Phoenicia, Catskills

I lost my holiday decorations after hosting a small family gathering in a rustic cabin on Main Street in Phoenicia, NY, around 7:30 PM on December 18. A silver garland with pinecone accents and a glittery red-and-green banner toppled from the mantle and rolled behind the sofa by the fireplace. I retraced every corner, the fireplace glow catching on tinsel as the clock ticked and the snow began to fall outside the window. If they wandered off, I’d like to think they slipped somewhere safe along the quiet roads of the Catskills, perhaps near the Esopus Creek trailhead or the old stone bridge by the post office.

near the Phoenicia Village Fire Department on Main Street about 10 hours ago
lost E

Lost sandals near Phoenicia Diner

I was hiking the Phil's Lookout Trail in the Catskills near Phoenicia, NY, around 5:15 p.m. last Friday, and I stepped off the wooden boardwalk by the Phoenicia Diner and realized my sandals were missing. They’re tan with a simple strap, the kind I wear on every weekend hike. I retraced my steps, checking the pine needles and the mud where my pack rubbed my hip, but the trail is busy and the scent of pine is loud. I left the trailhead feeling hopeful but anxious, already replaying where I might have dropped them.

near the Phoenicia Diner 14 days ago
lost M

Lost drapes from Catskills home

I was tidying the living room of my Catskills cabin on Friday at 7:15 p.m. when I realized the olive drapes with a burgundy border had vanished from their usual rod by the window. The window was closed and nothing else seems out of place, but the room feels less like home without them. They’re not just fabrics; they soften the winter light and give the room a sense of privacy. If you happened to spot them around Route 28 near Phoenicia, I’d be grateful for any sign of them.

near Phoenicia Diner about 1 month ago
lost A

Lost shirts in the Catskills

I realized my shirts were missing Friday afternoon after helping unload a truck at the Catskills Community Center. The last moment I am sure of is 4:52 PM near Woodstock Village Green, with the sun slipping behind the trees. There is a gray button-down, a navy polo, and a few brightly colored tees - my entire work wardrobe for the season. It is more than laundry; those shirts carry memories of weeknight shifts and weekend hikes, and I hope someone found them and kept them safe until returning them.

Woodstock Village Green about 1 month ago
lost H

Lost Canines near Kaaterskill Falls

I lost my Canines on the North-South Lake trail around 9:40 a.m. today. They slipped the leash when a cyclist sped past the pine grove near the old stone bridge. The mist hung over the lake as I called their names, but they vanished into the evergreens. These dogs are part of my daily life and have steadied me through tough times, so losing them today felt like losing a piece of myself. I retraced steps along the boardwalk by the fishing dock and near the maples where the leaves are turning. If you’ve seen them, please bring them home to the truck; I’m worried sick and just want them safe.

North-South Lake trail, near the old stone bridge about 2 months ago
lost E

Lost dresses near Catskills Community Center

3:05 p.m. last Sunday, I was helping set up for a small charity event at the Catskills Community Center on Main Street in Saugerties when I discovered my dresses were nowhere to be found. They hung on a portable rack next to the folding chairs, one a pale pink gown and the other a navy beaded dress, both with delicate hems. The light filtered through the room in soft rectangles, and my heart tightened at the thought of losing them before the weekend. I’ve poured months into these pieces for the wedding, and I’m desperate to find them and bring them home.

Main Street, Saugerties, near the Catskills Community Center about 2 months ago