Lost driver's license in Derby, Derby
Description
On Sunday at about 7:15 p.m., I realized my driver's license wasn't in my wallet after a stroll from Sadler Gate toward the Market Place in Derby, Derby. I had been finishing up a shift at a nearby bakery and stopped for a quick drink by the Cathedral, and I must have left it on a table or dropped it at the bus stop by the River Derwent. The license is the standard UK photocard with a blue cover and a small crease on the corner. I rely on it for travel and work, and losing it has left me feeling exposed and anxious. If anyone found it near Derby Cathedral or the Market Place, please return it through the site; I’ll be checking the site from the Market Place each evening in hope.
Approximate last-seen location
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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.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
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
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.