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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 Orange County 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 Orange County in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Orange County.

Helpful resources for Orange County

Recent reports in Orange County

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Lost leashes during a beach walk.

I was out with my dogs at the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach around 6:15 PM yesterday when the leashes slipped from my hands during a quick dash after a seagull. The straps snagged on a bench by the Balboa Pier, and now I can't find them along the boardwalk toward the lifeguard tower. Those leashes were our daily safety and a lifeline for two rescue dogs who rely on me. If anyone finds them, I’ll be forever grateful—these are more than gear, they’re part of our routine and our bond.

near Balboa Pier, Newport Beach about 1 hour ago
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Lost handheld and console in Orange County

Friday night, around 8:45 PM, I was at the Irvine Spectrum Center, near the food court, when my handheld gaming console and the charger slipped from my backpack and vanished. I must have set them down at the table while I checked my map, and by the time I grabbed my things again, they were nowhere to be found. The console is a black Nintendo Switch with a cracked screen and a blue protective sleeve; the charger is a white USB-C brick. This means a lot to me, especially since I was hoping to unwind after a long week. If you happened to see anything around Center Court or near the Regal Cinemas, I’d be grateful.

Center Court, Irvine Spectrum Center 1 day ago
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Lost drones in Orange County, California

I lost my two drones last Friday at about 7:30 p.m. while flying over the parking lot behind South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. It’s a silver quad with a black canopy and a blue camera housing; the other drone is still in my bag. I retraced the plaza’s walkways and along the 405 access road, but it didn’t turn up. This drone holds work footage and a lot of weekend memories, and I’m hoping someone saw it and can tell me where it landed.

behind South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa 14 days ago
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Lost: Hats in Orange County

Hi, I'm Sophia Kim. I was at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa around 4:15 PM on Saturday, trying on jackets and sipping coffee, when I realized my hats were gone. I wore two hats that day: a gray felt fedora with a navy ribbon and a black baseball cap with a small white logo. I retraced from Bloomingdale's to the Carousel Court, checked the benches, the fountain, and the food court, but the hats hadn't turned up. My heart sank—these hats aren't just accessories, they're little rituals I use to feel put together on busy days with friends. If you found them near the fountain or at the Nordstrom entrance, please keep them safe until the owner can reclaim them.

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Near the fountain at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. about 1 month ago
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Lost driver's license in Orange County

Hi, I’m Daniel Park, and I’m missing my Driver's License. Last Friday around 5:45 p.m., I realized it was gone after walking the Orange County area near the Irvine Spectrum Center. The item is a standard California driver’s license with my name printed on it, tucked away in a wallet I carry daily. I’m anxious about someone using it, and I hope the owner can reclaim it soon.

Irvine Spectrum Center area, outside guest services about 1 month ago
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Lost brooches near South Coast Plaza, 2:45 pm.

I was browsing South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa around 2:45 pm on Sunday when I realized my brooches were missing from my purse. The collection includes three vintage pieces: a silver leaf brooch with a peridot stone, a tiny etched-circle brooch, and a delicate floral piece with a pearl center. They’re family keepsakes, not easily replaced, and I keep thinking they might turn up near the main entrance by Nordstrom or tucked behind a display at the jewelry stores. It hurts to imagine someone else admiring them without knowing their story.

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South Coast Plaza, main entrance near Nordstrom about 2 months ago