Lost silver Yamaha flute with black case in Fort Dodge
Description
I lost my silver Yamaha flute yesterday around 3pm near the Fort Dodge Public Library on Central Avenue. It is a Yamaha student model, silver-plated with closed-hole keys, and there are a couple tiny dings on the headjoint plus a small dent on the foot joint. The case is a black hard-shell with a red interior, and there is a blue octopus sticker on the lid and my initials 'PP' handwritten inside. This flute was a gift from my grandmother and it really means a lot to me; I would be beyond grateful to have it back. If you spot it, reach out and I can describe the sticker and label in detail.
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