Found
Found Passports near the Idaho State Capitol.
Near the Idaho State Capitol steps
Found
listing
Posted
about 14 hours
ago
Description
On Friday at 9:30 p.m., after a show at the Egyptian Theatre, I spotted a passport sticking out of a bag on a bench near the Idaho State Capitol. I picked it up and checked the cover, seeing the owner's name and a visa stamp peeking through the pages. My stomach did flip with relief, mixed with concern about the owner's travel plans, and I felt a duty to help reunite it with its rightful owner. I tucked it safely away and am posting it here so the passport can be reclaimed through the site.
Approximate found location
Near the Idaho State Capitol steps
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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.
Bring someone with you
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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Keep communication on lostandfound.io
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