Red sunburst Yamaha violin missing since yesterday
Description
I’m Priya Kapoor, and I lost my red sunburst Yamaha violin, 4/4 size, yesterday around 3pm. It’s kept in a black hard case with a blue velvet interior, and there’s a white sticker with my name, ‘Priya Kapoor’, on the inside lid. I think it slipped out outside the Courthouse Square on Broad Street in Cookeville, TN, near the old coffee shop after I stopped by Cumberland Music. The violin has a small dent on the lower bout, and the bow has a burgundy wrap on the frog; the case has a few scuffs but the instrument still plays. This violin is sentimental—it was my grandmother’s and I’ve played it through high school and college, so I’m really hoping to get it back. If you’ve found it, email me at [email protected].
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.