Found City of Brownsville Parks ID badge
Description
I found a plastic City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation ID badge this afternoon around 3pm outside City Hall on Main Street. The badge is white with a blue border, has a small photo of a woman, and the name reads 'Lia Chen' with the department 'Parks & Recreation' and an ID number ending in 482. It's in a slightly scuffed clear plastic holder, attached to a blue lanyard with a subtle holographic seal. It looks like it's been worn a bit and has a few scratches along the corner. If this is yours, it's clearly important to you and I want to help get it back—verify the name and department on the card to confirm ownership.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.