Lost
Silver Yamaha flute in black case with initials J.M.
Oregon Coast
Lost
listing
Posted
about 1 month
ago
Description
I lost my silver Yamaha flute yesterday around 3pm along the Seaside Promenade near the Seaside Aquarium on Broadway Street. It's a Yamaha YFL-222, silver finish with a black hard case. The case has initials J.M. etched on the latch, and there's a tiny dent in the headjoint and a small scratch along the body. It was a gift from my late grandfather and carries a lot of sentimental value for me; I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out—I’ll owe you big time and am happy to meet anywhere along the Oregon Coast to pick it up.
Approximate last-seen location
Oregon Coast
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