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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 Central NJ 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 Central NJ in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Central NJ.

Helpful resources for Central NJ

Recent reports in Central NJ

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Lost USB drives in Central NJ

I lost my USB drives last Friday around 7:30 p.m., near Nassau Street in Princeton. They contain client presentation files and a few personal photos, and I’m anxious about them being out of reach. I remember walking from the Princeton Public Library toward the bus stop when a gust knocked them from my pocket and I didn’t notice until I reached home. If someone found them, please know how important those files are to me, and that I’d appreciate their return so I can finish my work and keep some quiet pieces of my life intact.

Nassau Street near Princeton Public Library, Princeton 2 days ago
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Lost parrots in Central NJ.

I was walking home from a shift near Nassau Street by the Princeton Public Library around 7:50 p.m. on Friday when a sudden breeze rattled their cage and my two parrots flew away. They’re bright green with a yellow head and a blue-tailed one that chirps loudly when I’m near. I’ve been driving the neighborhood, calling out their names—Kiki and Mango—hoping they’ll find a familiar voice. I’m sick with worry, picturing them perched in a tree somewhere between Nassau Hall and the crafts market, and I keep replaying the moment I realized they were gone.

Near the Princeton Public Library on Nassau Street 4 days ago
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Lost wrist watch in Central NJ

I lost my wrist watch near Nassau Street by the Princeton University Library around 6:25 PM last Tuesday when I was walking home from the bus stop. It’s a slim black leather band with a silver case and a tiny scratch on the bezel—just the sort of thing I wore every day. The watch holds sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandmother, and I feel a sting every time I imagine it still out there. I spend my evenings wandering that stretch of Central NJ, hoping a good Samaritan found it and tucked it somewhere safe. I’d be grateful to see it again.

near Nassau Street by the Princeton University Library 9 days ago
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Lost scarves in Central NJ

I was leaving the Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street at 4:20 p.m. last Saturday, and my two scarves slipped from my coat sleeve and vanished into the afternoon crowd. They’re a simple pair—one charcoal gray, the other deep navy—but they’re the ones I reach for every chilly evening when I walk along Nassau Street. I keep replaying the moment I felt the tug of a breeze and realized they were gone, thinking maybe a kind stranger picked them up, or maybe they’re still somewhere between the stained-glass windows and the old brick storefronts. If you found them around the library steps, the Princeton Record Shop, or by the train station on Hamilton Street, I’d be grateful to hear from you.

near Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street about 1 month ago
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Utensils lost in Central NJ area.

Hi, I’m Priya Desai. This morning around 8:40 AM I realized my utensils were missing after I left my apartment building on College Avenue, Central NJ. I was in a shared kitchen near Nassau Street, Princeton, and I must have left them on the counter while I fumbled for my keys. The utensils are a small set of everyday tools, worn from use, with a light blue-handled ladle. It’s a hassle because I rely on them daily, and I’d love them back. If you happened to find a small bag with a few spoons and a ladle around Princeton University area, please let the site know.

near Princeton University, Nassau Street about 1 month ago
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Lost Stamps in Central NJ.

On Monday around 1:20 PM, I lost my Stamps from my dining room in my Princeton apartment on Nassau Street. I had been sorting through an old album and left the binder on the coffee table while I stepped into the kitchen. When I returned, the binder and a few envelopes with rare US issues were gone. I’m anxious because those stamps connect to memories from my grandfather and carry stories I want to preserve. If anyone saw anything, I’d appreciate it if you kept an eye out for them.

Princeton area, Nassau Street about 1 month ago