Lost
Lost passports near Baxter Hotel, Bozeman.
Near the Baxter Hotel on Main Street
Lost
listing
Posted
7 days
ago
Description
After a quick meeting at the Baxter Hotel on Main Street in Bozeman, I checked my bag around 4:30 p.m. Friday and realized my passports were missing. I hurried to the lobby and then walked the surrounding blocks—Main Street, the area near the Emerson Center, and the coffee shops—trying to spot them, but they weren’t there. These passports are crucial for an overseas trip next week, and the clock is ticking. I keep replaying the moment I set them down, hoping someone picked them up and kept them safe until I can sort out replacements.
Approximate last-seen location
Near the Baxter Hotel on Main Street
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How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
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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.
Bring someone with you
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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