Dark blue US passport with gold lettering
Description
I lost my dark blue US passport yesterday around 3pm near the Yellowstone Art Museum and the Alberta Bair Theater in downtown Billings. The cover is dark blue with gold lettering and a few scuffs from travel. The back cover has a faint coffee stain and a small crease along the top edge—easy to spot if you’ve seen it. Inside, my name is on the ID page, and there’s a tiny travel note tucked in the pocket from last year. This passport means a lot to me and holds a lot of travel memories; I really need it back. If anyone found it, shoot me a message at [email protected] and I can share more identifying details to confirm it’s mine.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
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- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
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Meet in a safe, public place
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- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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