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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 Janesville 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 Janesville in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Janesville

Recent reports in Janesville

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Lost gym bags near Janesville YMCA

This morning at 7:05 a.m., I finished up a workout at the Janesville YMCA on Center Avenue and realized my gym bags were missing from the locker area. One bag is black with a red zipper, the other gray with a blue handle—both essentials I carry for practice and classes. I must have left them near the entrance while I was towel-drying off and stretching in the lobby, because I remember passing the reception desk and turning away to grab my water bottle. I’m worried about rain and the contents inside, and I hope someone local picked them up and kept them safe nearby.

behind the Janesville YMCA on Center Avenue 4 days ago
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Lost holiday decorations in Janesville

Saturday around 10:15 a.m., I was loading decorations into my car near Janesville’s Rotary Gardens when I realized a bin with our holiday décor had vanished from sight. It held garlands, red bows, a few glass ornaments, and a big star topper—the kind of stuff we drag out every December. The area around the gazebo by the Rotary Gardens felt colder without them, and I’ve been replaying the moment in my head since. They’re part of our family’s Christmas rituals, and I’d be grateful to have them back where they belong.

Rotary Gardens gazebo area, off Center Ave, Janesville 27 days ago
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Lost CDs in Janesville

Those CDs belong to me and I’m hoping for a quick reunion. Around 7:20 PM yesterday, I realized they were missing after I left the Janesville Public Library on North Main Street. I had them in a black backpack while I grabbed a coffee at Cuppa Joe next door and chatted with a friend; the CDs were in a rainbow-stickered jewel case. I’m upset because a few of these tracks are rare prints from college days, and I’ve been replaying memories all day. If you saw a pile of CDs near the library entrance, or a backpack abandoned nearby, I’d be grateful for their return.

Outside the Janesville Public Library on North Main Street about 1 month ago
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Lost: pair of toasters in Janesville

I lost my two toasters last Tuesday around 7:20 p.m. I realized they were gone while I stood in the kitchen of my apartment on North Parker Street, just off Riverside Place by the Rotary Botanical Gardens. I’d left them on the counter while I hurried to bring in groceries, and when I came back they were gone. They’re a humble pair—silver with black knobs, nothing fancy—and I used them every day for quick breakfasts. They were a small, practical link to my mom, who taught me to bake toast, and I’m heartbroken to think they might be far from home.

near Rotary Botanical Gardens on Palmer Drive, Janesville about 1 month ago
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Gray North Face parka with detachable fur hood

I was walking home from the library yesterday afternoon around 3pm and think I lost my gray North Face parka near the coffee shop on Center Street in Janesville. It's a women's size large, dark gray with a detachable faux-fur hood, and there's a small compass pin stitched to the inner left pocket. The zipper on the coat is a bit sticky but otherwise it's in good condition. It has sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandmother, and I really need it back. If you found it, drop me a note here so we can figure out a time to meet up and get it back; I’m really worried about it.

Janesville 3 months ago
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Dark brown leather briefcase with initials JR

I lost my dark brown leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm near the Janesville Public Library on Main Street. It's a mid-size case, about 16 inches wide, with scuffed corners and a brass nameplate on the front that reads 'J.R.' Inside there's red lining, a small zipper pocket, and a faded blue notebook plus my laptop charger. The zipper pull has a tiny dent, and there's a luggage tag inside with 'JR' written in marker. This briefcase holds important work documents and was a gift from my mentor—I'm really hoping someone found it and can return it.

Janesville 3 months ago