Silver Yamaha flute, engraved initials, lost yesterday
Description
Hey everyone, I’m really worried—my silver Yamaha student flute went missing yesterday around 3pm. It’s a 26-inch silver-plated flute with a small dent on the foot joint and a faint scratch along the lip plate. The hard-shell case is black with a red velvet interior, and there’s an engraving of the initials 'P.P.' on the head joint. It was a gift from my aunt and means a lot to me, carrying sentimental value I can’t replace. I last had it near Selby Public Library on 1st Street in downtown Sarasota, in the Sarasota-Bradenton area, and I might have wandered a bit during a detour along Main Street; if anyone found it, I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back. You can email me at [email protected].
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