Lost wallet or purse — immediate steps

The first moves to make when your wallet or purse goes missing — cards, ID, and protecting yourself from fraud.

A lost wallet or purse in Shreveport means two jobs at once: stopping fraud and replacing what's gone. The first hour matters most.

Freeze your cards. Open each bank's app and freeze or cancel every debit and credit card. Most apps let you lock a card instantly and order a replacement.
Check for unfamiliar activity. Review recent transactions and report anything you didn't make.
Protect your identity. If ID was inside, take steps to guard against identity theft and consider a fraud alert or protective registration.
Replace your ID and licence. Start replacements for your driver's licence or ID card through the relevant authority for your area.
Retrace and report. Contact the last places you visited in Shreveport and report the loss to the police non-emergency line if it may have been stolen.
Post a listing. Add a lost-wallet listing for Shreveport — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

Helpful resources for Shreveport

IdentityTheft.gov (FTC)
Report and recover from identity theft
AnnualCreditReport.com
Check your credit reports for fraud after losing cards or ID
Social Security — replace your card
Replace a lost Social Security card

Recent reports in Shreveport

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Brown leather Coach bifold wallet

I lost my brown leather Coach bifold wallet yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Line Avenue in Shreveport. It's a Coach wallet with my driver's license, two credit cards, and about $60 cash inside. The wallet is well worn, leather softened with a small crease along the bottom edge, and there's a faint coffee stain on the back; inside there's a photo pocket with my dog Murphy's picture, and the left card slot has red stitching along the edge. It was a gift from my grandmother and has sentimental value, so I really need it back. If anyone found it, I'd be incredibly grateful.

Shreveport 6 months ago

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Lost black leather travel wallet with cards, cash, and ID near a coffee shop bench in the Riverfront area of Shreveport.

I lost my black leather travel wallet while visiting the Riverfront area of Shreveport. It has several cards, some cash, and my ID inside. I believe I left it on a bench near the coffee shop after grabbing a quick latte. If anyone finds it, I'd be really grateful! It’s quite sentimental as it was a gift from my grandmother.

Riverfront, Shreveport, LA, United States 10 months ago

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Lost set of keys with a small blue rubber fish emblem at Albertsons on Airline Drive in Shreveport.

I lost a set of keys while grocery shopping at Albertsons on Airline Drive in Shreveport. The keyring has a small blue rubber fish emblem attached to it and a couple of keys, including one for my apartment. I realized they were missing when I got home and couldn't find them. If anyone has found them, I'd really appreciate getting them back!

Albertsons, Airline Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States 11 months ago

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Lost black prescription glasses with metallic frame near the park on Linwood Avenue in Shreveport.

I lost my black prescription glasses with a metallic frame while walking my dog near the park on Linwood Avenue in Shreveport. They are quite special to me as I’ve had them for a couple of years now, and I would really appreciate it if anyone finds them to please reach out.

Park on Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, LA, USA about 1 year ago