Lost
Lost Passports in Florence / Muscle Shoals area
near the Florence-Lauderdale County Courthouse
Lost
listing
Posted
4 days
ago
Description
I realized at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, that my passports were missing. I had just stepped off the bus near the University of North Alabama campus in downtown Florence, and I retraced toward Court Street and the Florence-Lauderdale County Courthouse, hoping I had only misplaced them. These documents are my lifeline for an overseas trip, and the fear of them ending up in the wrong hands has me unsettled. It felt like the morning air was sharper than usual as I search for a sign they’ve been found somewhere safe around the courthouse lawn or the nearby coffee shop.
Approximate last-seen location
near the Florence-Lauderdale County Courthouse
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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.
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Keep communication on lostandfound.io
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- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.