Found
Sentimental
Found: Student ID
outside UT Bookstore on The Drag
Found
listing
Posted
17 days
ago
Description
I found a student ID lying face up near the UT bookstore entrance on The Drag around 4:15 PM today. The card bears the University of Texas at Austin logo and a student photo. It looked like it had been dropped during finals week chaos, and I know how stressful that is. I tucked it into my jacket pocket for safekeeping and decided to post here so it can find its rightful owner and get back to class.
Approximate found location
outside UT Bookstore on The Drag
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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.
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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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