Australian passport, blue cover, dented corner
Description
I lost my Australian passport yesterday around 3pm near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Victoria, after grabbing a quick coffee outside a cafe on Elizabeth Street. The passport is the standard dark blue Australian passport with the coat of arms on the front; the back cover has a small coffee stain and a noticeable dent on the bottom-right corner from a bag mishap. Inside, the photo page shows me, Amira Patel, wearing a grey beanie. I have an upcoming international trip next week, so I’m really hoping someone can hand it in. If you find it, email me at [email protected] to arrange a safe handover.
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