Prague: Thousands of Lost Property Items Handed In During First Half of the Year – Including Breast Implant and Paddleboard
Most lost items are left behind on public transport – This year's finds also include a number of unusual objects
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Thousands of lost property items end up at Prague's lost property office every year, with most having been left behind on buses, trams and the metro. This year's finds also include a number of unusual objects.
During the first half of 2026, thousands of lost items were once again handed in across Prague. Bags, keys, mobile phones and wallets are most commonly left behind on public transport. Among this year's lost property, however, were also more unusual items, including a paddleboard, a breast implant, a dental impression and a typewriter.
By 30 June, Prague City Hall's lost property office had registered a total of 3,060 items. Of these, 322 were returned to their rightful owners. According to the city, the figures have remained at a similar level for several years. The only exception was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when significantly fewer lost items were handed in.
The majority of lost property comes from Prague's public transport network. Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) alone recorded 5,060 lost items during the first half of the year. More than 34 per cent, or 1,745 items, were returned to their owners. The most commonly found items include bags, rucksacks, mobile phones, keys, wallets, headphones and travel tickets.
Lost property that is not collected and contains no personal data is transferred by DPP to the city's lost property office in Karolíny Světlé Street in Prague city centre every Tuesday.
After being handed in, every item is registered and logged. Anyone wishing to reclaim lost property must prove ownership and present a valid identity card or passport. Lost property is stored for up to three years. A storage fee of CZK 3 per calendar day is charged.
If the owner does not come forward within the statutory period, the items may be sold. The city offers unclaimed lost property for sale once a month as part of a public auction. Both private individuals and businesses are eligible to take part. The highest bid wins. Only items that cannot be used by the City of Prague or its organisations are offered for sale. All sale notices are published on the official notice board of Prague City Hall.
Prague's lost property office is located at Karolíny Světlé 5 in Prague's Old Town. It is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 12.30 pm to 6.00 pm.
