Found navy blue U.S. passport near Starbucks Broadway
Description
This morning around 9:15 am I found a passport in the parking lot behind the Starbucks on Broadway in downtown Chico. It's a navy blue United States passport, the standard issue with the gold seal, and it's tucked inside a black leather sleeve that has a little wear along the edges. There's a faint coffee ring on the back cover and a small crease in the corner from being shuffled around in a tote. I kept it in a protective pouch for safekeeping, hoping to get it back to the rightful owner soon. If this is yours, message me here in the app with the country of issue and a detail only you would know about your passport to verify.
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