Silver hearing aid with blue case
Description
I lost my silver Phonak behind-the-ear hearing aid, plus the small translucent blue case, yesterday around 3pm outside the CVS on West Mobile Street in Florence. It's a compact device, about the size of a matchbox, with a slightly worn silver casing and a blue soft case that has a tiny crack along the edge. The battery door is a bit stiff and the left-ear piece has a faint scratch near the microphone. The inside of the battery compartment is engraved with my initials 'PP' for Priya Patel, which should help identify it. I really need it back; it helps me hear so I can work and take care of my family, and it's sentimental as it was a gift from my aunt. If found, please drop it off or contact me; I can meet you nearby today.
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