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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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Santa Maria.

Helpful resources for Santa Maria

Recent reports in Santa Maria

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Lost: Power Tools near Santa Maria Public Library

I was wrapping up a small project at 5:40 PM on Friday, outside the Santa Maria Public Library on East Market Street, when my power tools slipped from the cart and rolled toward the curb. The toolbox with a bright yellow Dewalt case clattered by the library entrance near the bike rack as a gust of wind knocked the batteries loose. I retraced my steps through the benches and planters, but they vanished into the fading light. These tools were a gift from my dad and have stubbornly clung to me through every repair, and I just want them back to finish this shelf project before it gets too dark.

near the Santa Maria Public Library about 13 hours ago
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Lost sandals near Santa Maria downtown

On Sunday around 6:40 PM I realized my favorite sandals were missing after I left the Santa Maria Public Library on Main Street and walked toward the Riverwalk. They’re brown leather with a blue strap, and the left sandal has a small tear near the toe. I retraced my steps along the library block and down Main Street, but I didn’t turn them up. I’d be grateful to have them back; they’re comfy and a small reminder of a recent week.

Santa Maria Public Library, Main Street 1 day ago
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Lost suits after gala near Santa Maria Inn

I was in Santa Maria last Sunday for a meeting and a charity dinner, and by 5:20 PM I noticed my navy pinstripe suits were missing from my bag. I had them with me at the Santa Maria Inn on Broadway after the event, and I’m sure someone could have found them. They’re a two-piece navy suit with a matching tie, and they’re essential for my job interviews this week. I’m hoping they turned up somewhere safe and someone honest will have handed them in; I’m counting on the kindness of a stranger to help me get them back.

near the Santa Maria Inn on Broadway 30 days ago
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Lost Guitars in Santa Maria

Hi, I'm Diego Morales. I was loading up after a small gig outside the Santa Maria Public Library on Broadway around 7:30 p.m. last Friday when I realized my guitars were gone from the back of my sedan. One is a sunburst Les Paul, the other a black Fender Stratocaster with a few stickers from shows. I had parked near the library steps and stepped away to grab cables, and when I returned they were gone. It hurts to lose them—the music scene here in Santa Maria feels like a second home, and I hope someone honest found them and kept them safe.

Near the Santa Maria Public Library on Broadway. about 1 month ago
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Lost my synthesizers in Santa Maria

Last Friday around 11:45 PM I was packing up after a late rehearsal near the Santa Maria Public Library on Broadway when I realized my two synthesizers were missing from my gig bag. The cases are black with a couple of stickers—the cat and the blue wave—so they’re pretty distinctive. I’ve retraced routes along Main Street and the Riverwalk and checked with venues and security at nearby hotels, but no sign yet. These machines aren’t just gear; they’re my sound for a tour in a couple of weeks, and I’m praying someone honest found them and kept them safe.

near the Santa Maria Public Library on Broadway about 1 month ago
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Lost: Trading Cards in Santa Maria, CA

I realized my trading cards were gone after strolling Old Town Santa Maria around 6:15 PM yesterday. I was near the Santa Maria Public Library steps, probably left them on a bench by the fountain while I browsed with friends. The set includes a mix of childhood favorites and a few rare picks my grandfather handed down, so they’re special to me. If they turn up, they’d mean the world to me.

outside the Santa Maria Public Library, Old Town about 2 months ago