Lost travel visas in Spokane
Description
I realized my travel visas were missing this morning around 9:10 AM while I sat by the Riverfront Park clock tower in Spokane, waiting for a shuttle toward Coeur d’Alene. I had tucked the visas into a slim black folder inside a blue document sleeve, but somewhere between the riverside paths and the entrance to the convention center they vanished. The folder was labeled with my name and held a few essential stamps, and I’m anxious because the trip to the conference hinges on these documents. I picture the park at dawn, the river glinting under the overcast sky, and I hope someone turned up the folder and held onto it.
Approximate last-seen location
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.