College ID card with blue lanyard
Description
I found a college ID card this afternoon around 2:45pm near the Santa Barbara Public Market on Victoria Street. It’s attached to a blue lanyard that’s a bit frayed at the ends. The front shows a photo of a young person and the name 'Ari Patel' printed below, along with a student ID number ending in 4582. There’s a small wave sticker in the corner of the photo, a little detail that made it easy to spot. The card is in decent condition, with some light scratches but all the text is legible. If you recognize this card, please reach out—I’d really like to help reunite it with its owner and get it back to them in downtown Santa Barbara.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
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.
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