Blue U.S. passport missing in Galveston
Description
I lost my blue U.S. passport yesterday around 3pm near The Tremont House on The Strand in Galveston. It’s in a dark blue cover with the gold seal, a bit worn at the edges, about the size of a standard passport. The back cover has a small coffee stain and a crease along the bottom edge; inside, the photo page shows me wearing a red scarf. There’s also a tiny sticker from the 2023 Galveston Island Arts Fest on the inner sleeve. I really need it back—it’s my travel document and I was supposed to fly next week. If anyone found it near The Strand, outside the Tremont House, or in that area, please reach out. It holds sentimental value because I’ve relied on it for trips and plans I’ve been excited about.
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