Silver Yamaha flute with engraved initials lost
Description
I lost my silver Yamaha flute yesterday around 3pm. It's a full-size concert flute, polished silver with a small dent on the head joint and a few light scratches along the body. My initials 'M.J.' are engraved on the lip plate, and there's a tiny blue sticker from the school orchestra near the case zipper. The flute sits in a black hard case with a navy blue interior, and the zipper pulls are worn. This instrument has been with me since high school—it was a gift from my grandmother and means so much to me. I last saw it downtown Little Rock near the River Market area, around Clinton Ave by the library steps, after rehearsal at the nearby performing arts center. If anyone found it, please reach me at [email protected] or reply here; I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
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