Madonna’s vintage Coachella outfit likely fell off golf cart, no theft suspected: Police

INDIO, COACHELLA: New details have emerged in Madonna’s missing Coachella costume case, with reports suggesting the outfit may have fallen off a golf cart.

Authorities in Indio shared more details about the missing items. They confirmed that a representative for the 67-year-old singer filed a missing property report after two bags containing clothing and jewelry disappeared from the festival grounds.

The items were last seen on a golf cart, raising the possibility that they were accidentally lost during transit. Among the missing pieces is the vintage outfit Madonna wore on stage while making a guest appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s Weekend Two headlining set.

The singer later addressed the situation on Instagram, asking for help in locating the outfit. She described it as a significant piece of her history.

Police probe suggests Madonna’s outfit fell off cart

According to PEOPLE, staff members were using a golf cart to move the bags and drove it to a bus. When they later reached a hotel, they realized the bags were missing.

Police said their early investigation points to an accident rather than theft. The cart was driven on a dark and bumpy road, so the bags may have fallen off during the ride. As stated in the report,

"There is no evidence to suggest the bags were intentionally stolen."

So far, the missing items have not been found or turned in. Authorities have asked anyone who finds the bags to return them to 46800 Jackson St in Indio, California, or contact the police at 760-391-4057. 

Madonna seeks help to recover missing Coachella outfit

Recalling her Friday, April 18 performance, the pop icon shared her excitement in an Instagram message while also revealing a troubling discovery.

She wrote, "Thank you to Sabrina and everyone who made it possible. Bringing Confessions Il back to where it began was such a thrill!" She added, "This full circle moment hit different until I discovered that the vintage pieces that I wore went missing."

Explaining further, she said, "My costume that was pulled from my personal archives - jacket, corset, dress and all other garments," and added, "These aren't just clothes, they are part of my history. Other archival items from the same era went missing as well."

Ending her message on an emotional note, Madonna wrote, "I'm hoping and praying that some kind soul, will find these items and reach out to my team at: Infomaverick2026@gmail.com. I'm offering a reward for their safe return. Thank you with all My Heart."