A man who lost his backpack with sentimental items in it is appealing for anyone who might have information.

Anthony Stewart said his phone and passport were in it, but what he really cares about is getting his passport back because the stamps in it are “irreplaceable”.

He lost it in Ivybridge in the bench area near the Exchange Pub last Friday night, January 11.

He describes the Element backpack having a “sandy yellow logo and a sandy yellow bottom”, with a black patch at the bottom, two front clips and a chest strap.

Anthony said: “Inside was my passport. This is insanely important to me and sentimental as it has all the stamps from where I’ve travelled to – I’m absolutely devastated.”

He also said apparently a bag had been spotted at MacAndrews Park on a memorial bench.

If you have any information on the bag’s whereabouts, contact Anthony at 07792 277445.