Lost
Lost document holders in Essex
near Chelmsford Library
Lost
listing
Posted
1 day
ago
Description
Today around 9:15 AM, I was leaving the Chelmsford Central Library on Duke Street when my document holders slipped from my bag and vanished into the bustle. They are black leather, a bit scuffed from years of use, with a few receipts poking out and a red elastic band around them. Inside are my birth certificates, my passport copy, and some travel tickets; losing them makes me feel exposed and anxious about ID security. If you found them anywhere near the library or along Duke Street, I hope the right person sees this post.
Approximate last-seen location
near Chelmsford Library
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