Lost
Lost passports in Inland Empire, CA
by Riverside City Hall steps
Lost
listing
Posted
13 days
ago
Description
Last Tuesday around 6:15 PM, I realized my passports were missing from my tote while I was at Riverside Plaza in the Inland Empire. I retraced my steps through the parking lot by Riverside City Hall and around the food court, but they were gone. The cover is black with a white sticker, easily recognizable if someone happens to see it. It’s urgent for my travel plans, and I’m hoping the person who found them might have turned them in at the site.
Approximate last-seen location
by Riverside City Hall steps
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