Found
Found passports in Southeast Missouri
near the Cape Girardeau courthouse square
Found
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
I found a bundle of passports yesterday around 4:30 PM, tucked beneath a bench near the Cape Girardeau Riverfront Market in Southeast Missouri. The covers showed different names and photos, and my heart sank at the thought of someone traveling without them. I tucked everything into my bag and posted here, hoping the owners will see this and reclaim what is theirs. The wind along the Mississippi was cool by the Courthouse Square, and I felt a quiet responsibility to do the right thing.
Approximate found location
near the Cape Girardeau courthouse square
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely return this item
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
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.