University ID card on red lanyard
Description
I lost my university ID card yesterday around 3pm near the City Creek Center on Main Street in Salt Lake City. It's a navy blue plastic University of Utah student ID, front shows the U logo and my name 'Priya Patel' on the lower edge, attached to a bright red lanyard with a small silver clip. There’s a tiny coffee ring on the back and a faint scratch along the left edge. I need this for class entry, library access, and building doors, so it's urgent. It has sentimental value because it’s the only ID I rely on daily, and I’m worried I’ll miss important registrations or lab times if someone else grabs it. If you found it, a message to me would mean the world—thanks for helping.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.