Red-sunburst violin with bow in black case
Description
I lost my red-sunburst 4/4 violin yesterday around 3pm. It’s in a black hard-shell case with a small white sticker on the lid that says 'P. Patel.' The bow has a tiny nick near the frog and the tip hair is a bit loose, but it still plays okay. I was walking from the University Store on Main Street toward the Chico State entrance, near the corner of Main and Broadway, when I realized it wasn’t with me. This instrument means a lot to me—it's been in my family and I use it for recitals; I really need it back. If anyone found it, please let me know; I can meet to pick it up and show the sticker to confirm.
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