Gold lacquer trumpet with initials, lost near Milwaukee Public Market
Description
I lost my gold lacquer Yamaha trumpet yesterday around 3pm near the Milwaukee Public Market on Third Street in the Third Ward. It's a full-size trumpet (YTR-2330) with a couple of small dents in the bell and a slightly tarnished slide, but it still plays. The bell has my initials 'A.J.' engraved, and inside the black case there's a bright red cleaning cloth and a folded photo of my late grandfather tucked in the pocket. This instrument was a gift from him, and I really need it back for upcoming gigs; it means a lot to me and I’m stressing about rehearsals. If you found it, please drop it at the Milwaukee Public Market information desk or message me here—I'd be forever grateful.
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