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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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

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Recent reports in Lakeland

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Lost Wrist Watches in Lakeland, Florida

I was walking along the Lake Mirror promenade in downtown Lakeland around 7:15 p.m. on Friday when I realized my two wrist watches were gone from the side pocket of my tote. One is a black leather-strapped watch with a blue face, the other a slim silver-metal band. I last remember glancing at them near the fountain by the Lakeland Public Library steps, then turning toward the bike trail. They are not just timekeepers; one was a gift from my grandmother and the other a long-time companion through busy days. I am hoping to get them back where they belong.

Near Lake Mirror, downtown Lakeland 9 days ago
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Lost leashes near Lake Mirror Park, Lakeland.

Hi, I’m Noah Patel. I lost two dog leashes during a quick walk at Lake Mirror Park last Sunday, around 6:30 p.m. I had just let my dog pause by the gazebo and I leaned on the bench to tie the other leash, and in that moment the two leashes slipped from my grip and disappeared into the low shrubbery along the walking path. One leash is a dark blue nylon with a metal clasp; the other is pink floral and a bit faded from sun. I’ve kept replaying the moment, worried my dog will wander off or be tangled. If someone found them tangled in a corner near the fountain or by the paddle boat rental shack, please hold them for me.

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Lake Mirror Park gazebo, Lakeland 10 days ago
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Lost skirts near Lake Mirror Park

I lost my skirts around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, walking from Munn Park toward Lake Mirror Park in Lakeland. I last saw them on a bench near the Lake Mirror gazebo, a tan cotton A-line with a tiny floral pattern and a frayed hem, just past the white picket fence. I remember tracing the path along the brick sidewalk by the water, hoping they’d turn up on a passerby’s chair by the gazebo. It felt silly and sad at the same time—the skirt was a favorite, goes with the navy blouse I wore today. If you spot them, please keep an eye out for them and return them to this listing.

Lake Mirror gazebo, Lakeland 19 days ago
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Lost studs near Lake Mirror Park

I’m missing a pair of small gold studs with clear crystals, and I realized they were gone around 7:15 p.m. last Friday. I’d been walking the Lake Mirror Park loop, near the fountain, when I noticed one was missing from my ear and then both from the jewelry box. They were a wedding gift from my grandmother, so they carry sentimental value beyond the shine. I keep imagining them catching the last light on the water and hope someone nearby picked them up and tucked them away safely. If you found them, please think of someone’s memory attached to those tiny stones.

near the Lake Mirror Park fountain 27 days ago
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Lost: two keyboards near Lake Mirror Park, Lakeland

I was at Lake Mirror Park around 6:15 p.m. last Friday when a gust tugged at my backpack and my two keyboards slipped away from the bag. One is an 88-key weighted keyboard with a red corner sticker; the other is a compact 61-key controller I use for practice. The bag is blue denim with a frayed strap and a small dolphin sticker on the zipper. I retraced the promenade by the fountain, past the benches along the lake, hoping they hadn’t rolled too far. I’ve got gigs to prep for and the thought of them out there makes my stomach drop. If you’ve seen them around Lake Mirror or on the paved trail by the water, please keep an eye out.

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near the Lake Mirror Park gazebo about 2 months ago
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Lost: Holiday Decorations near Munn Park, Lakeland

I was decorating my porch near Lake Mirror in Lakeland last Saturday around 7:15 pm and realized my holiday decorations were missing. A gust of wind knocked the garlands off the railing and the metal storage box slid toward the driveway as I turned to grab more lights. My heart sank because those decorations carry memories from family gatherings and celebrations. I spent the next hour walking the block and checking nearby porches, hoping they didn’t end up in someone else’s hands.

Near Munn Park, downtown Lakeland about 2 months ago