Found keys on blue lanyard near Union Station
Description
I found a set of keys this morning around 7:50am on the ground outside Union Station's main entrance, along Massachusetts Ave NE in Washington DC. The bundle is on a bright blue nylon lanyard with a small metal carabiner and a tiny flashlight keychain. There are a few keys: one is a dented Yale house key, another is a Toyota car key with a red plastic cover, plus a little black USB drive and a red rubber tag that says 'HOME.' The lanyard looks a bit worn but everything else is in decent shape. If this sounds like yours, I’d love to get them back—meet at Union Station or reply here with a matching detail.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
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- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
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- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
Meet in a safe, public place
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- 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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