Blue lanyard with employee ID badge
Description
I lost my blue lanyard with my employee ID badge yesterday around 3pm near the Fort Dodge Public Library on Central Ave. The badge is a standard plastic ID with my photo on the left; the photo shows me wearing a gray hoodie, my name Priya Patel, and employee ID #P-4706. The lanyard is royal blue with a small silver clasp and there's a tiny coffee stain on the bottom corner of the card. It was a gift from my employer and I really need it back to get into the office and clock in. If you found it, you can return it to the library front desk or message me here to arrange pickup; I can verify with HR once it's back.
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