Lost
Blue US passport with gold lettering
Santa Barbara
Lost
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I lost my blue US passport yesterday around 4pm near the Santa Barbara Public Library on Anacapa Street. The navy-blue cover with gold lettering and the Great Seal is a bit worn, and the back cover has a small coffee stain plus a dent on the lower-right corner. Inside, my name Priya Patel is on the data page and there’s a visa-appointment sticker on the inside flap. This passport is essential for an international trip next week, so I’d really appreciate it being returned. If found, please contact me or drop it at the Santa Barbara Police Department.
Approximate last-seen location
Santa Barbara
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