Lost
Silver flute with engraved initials in purple case
Cookeville
Lost
listing
Posted
about 1 month
ago
Description
I lost my silver Yamaha flute yesterday around 3pm after practice near the Cookeville Depot Museum on Broad Street. It's a silver-plated student model, with a couple of tiny scratches along the foot joint and a small dent near the bottom. The case is a black hard-shell with a purple lining and a worn red strap, and the lid has the initials 'A.J.' etched on it. This instrument belonged to my late aunt, and playing it helps me stay connected to her—really hoping someone picked it up and can return it.
Approximate last-seen location
Cookeville
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