Blue US passport found in Flagstaff downtown
Description
I found a passport this morning around 10:15 am in the parking lot behind the Weatherford Hotel on Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff. It’s a navy blue US passport tucked in a black leather sleeve; the sleeve has a tiny pine-tree sticker on the back and there’s a faint coffee stain along the lower edge. The passport itself looks a bit worn but all pages seem intact. I’d like to help get it back to its owner—this seems important for travel plans and it must have sentimental value. If this is yours, please share the name on the passport and the issuing country to verify and we’ll coordinate a safe handoff.
Approximate found location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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.