Lost passport near downtown Morgantown
Description
I was rushing to catch a flight after a weekend visit and realized my passport was missing around 7:15 p.m. last Friday near the Morgantown Farmers Market on High Street. The passport is a blue U.S. passport tucked in a worn leather sleeve that smells faintly of rain. I felt a jolt of panic and then a stubborn hope that someone honest might have picked it up and left it somewhere safe. The campus lights glowed behind the bridge as I walked back and forth, muttering to myself, wishing I hadn't been careless. If it's found, I hope it ends up back where it belongs, with its owner.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
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- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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