Blue passport in navy sleeve near Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Description
Yesterday around 3pm I realized my blue passport was missing after I grabbed a coffee near the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and headed toward the Newport promenade. It's in a navy sleeve, with my initials 'P.P.' in gold on the inside cover, and there’s a tiny wave sticker on the sleeve that I added for quick ID. The passport matters a lot to me—it's tied to a critical travel plan and holds sentimental value from a prior trip, and I'm really hoping it turns up. If you found it anywhere along the Newport Bayfront or near Seaport Coffee Roasters, please drop it off at the Lost & Found on the Bayfront or message me here.
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