Keys on blue lanyard with red Toyota fob
Description
Found a set of keys this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Santa Maria Public Library on Broadway. There are about 5 keys on a thick brass ring, plus a blue nylon lanyard with a white star pattern. The main car key has a bright red Toyota fob, and there's a small green enamel tag engraved with the initials JC. A round silver tag engraved with 'EST. 1999' also dangles from the ring. They looked a little dusty from being on the ground but are still in decent shape. I’d love to get them back to the owner—if these details sound familiar, reply here with how your keys are arranged so I can verify.
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