Blue lanyard keys with brass owl charm
Description
I lost my keys yesterday around 5:15pm near the Dupont Circle metro entrance on Connecticut Ave NW. They’re a set of house and car keys on a sturdy blue nylon lanyard, with a small brass owl charm and a chipped red car key for my 2012 Honda Civic. The lanyard is a bit frayed at the end, and there’s a tiny green tag that says 'Lynch' on the split ring. I last remember them sitting on the bench outside The Daily Grind coffee shop by Dupont Circle. They’re not just keys—they unlock my apartment and my only car, and they have sentimental value, so I’d really appreciate getting them back.
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