Silver flute in black case with initials engraved
Description
I lost my silver flute yesterday around 3pm near the MacArthur Center on Granby Street in Norfolk. It’s a Yamaha student flute, shiny but with a few faint scratches, tucked inside a black hard case with purple lining. The lip plate has my initials 'P.P.' engraved, and there's a small sticker on the case reading 'Luna Music School.' It means a lot to me—it's a graduation gift that helped me join the community band, so I’m really hoping someone picked it up and kept it safe. If you found it, please drop it off at the security desk of MacArthur Center or message me here; I can meet you or arrange pickup. Thank you.
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