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Blue US passport found near Orpheum Theatre
Memphis
Found
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I found a blue US passport this afternoon around 2:30 pm on the sidewalk outside the Orpheum Theatre on Main Street in Memphis. The cover is navy blue with the gold eagle crest and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' clearly visible, though the edges are a bit worn and there's a small coffee stain on the back. The photo page shows the holder in a red jacket, and it looks like it was issued in 2023. I tucked it into a protective sleeve and kept it safe, hoping to reunite it with its owner soon. If you know who this belongs to, please reach out.
Approximate found location
Memphis
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