Navy blue passport with gold crest, missing in Findlay
Description
I lost my navy blue passport yesterday around 3pm. I think it slipped from my tote as I was leaving the Findlay Village Mall near the fountain outside the food court. It's a genuine U.S. passport in a dark navy cover with a gold crest; there's a tiny coffee stain on the back and a small flamingo sticker on the inside cover I stuck there myself. This passport is tied to a big upcoming trip, and it's causing a lot of worry because it's not just a piece of plastic—it feels sentimental because of the plans I had with my family. If you found it, please contact me here—I’d be so grateful to get it back.
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