Lost
Lost passports in Rochester, MN
Near the Mayo Clinic main entrance
Lost
listing
Posted
13 days
ago
Description
I lost my Passports yesterday. At about 6:15 p.m., I realized they were missing from my bag while I stood near the Mayo Clinic main entrance by Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester. This is stressful with travel plans and tight connections looming. The blue leather sleeve sticks out in my memory, and I hope someone who found them turned them in to a nearby desk or security post around the plaza. I’m trying to stay hopeful and focused on what comes next, hoping a kind finders helped me out in a moment of scramble.
Approximate last-seen location
Near the Mayo Clinic main entrance
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
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.