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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 The Thumb 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 The Thumb in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving The Thumb.

Helpful resources for The Thumb

Recent reports in The Thumb

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LOST sculptures in The Thumb, MI

I'm a local sculptor, and these pieces mean more to me than any gallery tag. Late Saturday afternoon, around 4:15 p.m., I set two sculptures on a metal worktable outside my studio on Bad Axe's Main Street during a quick run to grab a tool. When I came back, they were gone. One piece stands about 18 inches tall and is welded steel with a weathered patina; the other is a cedar sculpture with a smooth, flowing form that catches the sun just right. They're not just objects; they're part of my livelihood and my heart. If someone found them, I'd owe you a big thank you.

Main Street, Bad Axe, near post office 2 days ago
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Lost Airline item near Port Austin Lighthouse

On Friday at 8:15 pm I lost an Airline item while hiking near the Port Austin Lighthouse in The Thumb. It’s a small fabric tag with the word Airline stitched in blue, attached to a crumpled travel brochure and a spare boarding-pass sleeve. The item wasn’t any more expensive than the memories it represents, but I’d hoped to use it for an upcoming trip and now I’m worried about losing that line of planning. The twilight by the harbor was quiet, and the sea breeze smells of lake water and pine. If someone picked it up, I’d be grateful—it's mine, and it means a lot to me.

near Port Austin Lighthouse, The Thumb 5 days ago
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Lost Saxophones near Caseville harbor, The Thumb.

I woke up this morning and realized my two Saxophones were missing from my gig bag in Caseville. They’re a matching pair—an alto and a soprano—with silver keys and a few scratches from late-night gigs around The Thumb. I was practicing at a small studio on Main Street near the harbor at 9:15 a.m. today, set them down on a chair while I stepped outside for a phone call, and when I came back they were gone. Losing them feels like losing a piece of my own voice; they’ve carried me through every show. Please help me get them back.

Main Street near the Caseville harbor 11 days ago
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Gym clothes lost near Caseville Community Center

Out here in the Thumb, Michigan, I realized my gym bag was missing after a late workout at the Caseville Community Center around 7:40 PM last Friday. It held a gray hoodie, black leggings, and a white tee—the gear I rely on in these cold months. I walked the route along Main Street toward the lakeside path by the marina, hoping maybe I’d dropped it on the sidewalk, but nothing turned up. These clothes aren’t just clothes; they’re memories from training sessions with friends here in the Thumb. If anyone saw a stray bag near the Caseville Community Center or along Main Street by the footbridge, I’d be grateful for any clue.

Caseville Community Center entrance 20 days ago
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I lost USB drives near Port Austin Lighthouse

I lost my two USB drives when I was loading groceries into my car near the Port Austin Lighthouse, along the M-25 waterfront. They’re two small black drives, one labeled 'Trip Photos' in a blue case, the other plain black with a red cap. I swung back toward the harbor cafe at around 6:15 PM, and they were gone when I returned. Those photos mean a lot to me, and I’m really hoping they turn up. If you found them, please let me know through the site so I can arrange a return.

near Port Austin Lighthouse about 2 months ago
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Lost: Breeds binder in The Thumb, MI

Hi, I’m Casey Allen. I lost my Breeds binder on Friday around 7:30 p.m. while walking along Water Street near the Port Austin Lighthouse in The Thumb, Michigan. It’s a sturdy black binder with a yellow label that says 'Breeds' on the spine and it's filled with notes and dog-breed charts I’ve spent weeks compiling. I must have dropped it on the bench along the shoreline, and it feels irreplaceable to me.

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near the Port Austin Lighthouse about 2 months ago