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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 Finger Lakes 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 Finger Lakes in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Finger Lakes.

Helpful resources for Finger Lakes

Recent reports in Finger Lakes

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Pins lost at Ithaca Commons, Finger Lakes

On Saturday around 11:40 a.m., I was helping a friend at the Ithaca Commons, near the bookstore, when I set down a tin of pins to tidy my display. When I turned back, the tin had disappeared from the folding chair I was using. The market was buzzing with vendors and hikers taking a break, the sun slanting across the brick and storefronts. I keep replaying the moment, hoping a honest shopper picked up the pins and left them somewhere safe.

near the Ithaca Commons bookstore about 16 hours ago
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Lost sheet music in Finger Lakes, NY.

On Saturday at 2:45 PM, I was tidying up for a small recital and think I left my mother's sheet music on a bench outside the Tompkins County Public Library on Green Street. The folder holds a Bach suite and a few annotations my grandmother used to add during holidays. It’s more than ink on paper; it ties me to home by Cayuga Lake and the old piano in my aunt’s house. I’m desperate to get it back before the next rehearsal, because those notes carry the memory of family gatherings and shared songs. If you found a crumpled folder near the Ithaca Commons or by the library steps, please hold onto it for me.

Ithaca Commons, near the library steps 13 days ago
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Silver-tone necklace with tiny heart pendant

I lost my silver-tone necklace yesterday around 3pm in the Finger Lakes area. I was near the Ithaca Commons on State Street, then by GreenStar Market, and I must have dropped it somewhere along the sidewalk. It's an 18-inch slim chain with a small heart pendant that has a tiny emerald inlay. The back of the pendant is engraved with an initial 'M'. The chain is a bit worn, but the pendant is in good condition. This necklace was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me—really hoping someone who picked it up will return it.

Finger Lakes about 1 month ago
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Black VIP ticket stub for Finger Lakes Wine Festival

Lost my black VIP ticket stub for the Finger Lakes Wine Festival yesterday around 3:15pm. It’s a glossy 2.5 x 5 inch card with white print and a red grape logo at the top; the bottom has a barcode and a faint coffee stain along the lower edge. The corner is slightly bent from being shoved into a tote, and on the back I stuck a tiny blue sticker with my initials 'PR' for a quick ID. This ticket was a gift from my sister and it means a lot to me—really hoping to get it back so I can pick up my wristband before the event. If you found it, please reach out in the app and we can arrange a safe return.

Finger Lakes about 1 month ago
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Neon orange Nike swim shorts, size L, carabiner

I lost my neon orange Nike swim shorts, size L, yesterday around 3pm near the Seneca Lake State Park dock by the main boat launch in Romulus. They're lightweight and water-ready, with a bright blue Nike swoosh on the left leg and a small black carabiner clipped to the belt loop. The fabric is a bit faded from sun, and there’s a tiny snag along the right hem. They were a gift from my swim coach after a big meet, so they mean a lot to me. If you’ve seen them, drop a note here or email me at [email protected]—I'd really appreciate getting them back.

Finger Lakes 2 months ago
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Nintendo Switch OLED in black case with star sticker

I lost my Nintendo Switch OLED in a black protective case yesterday around 3pm in the Ithaca Commons on State Street, near Starbucks and the central fountain. It's the OLED model with neon red and blue Joy-Cons, and it has a small star sticker on the back. The console was in a black neoprene sleeve, and the screen has a faint scratch along the top edge from a minor fall a couple of weeks ago. This device is sentimental because it was a gift from my sister and I really need it back; if you found it anywhere around Finger Lakes, I’d be grateful to hear from you.

Finger Lakes 3 months ago