Lost
Red-brown violin with bow; lost on Maple Ave
Zanesville / Cambridge
Lost
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I lost my red-brown violin yesterday around 3pm, in downtown Zanesville near the CVS on Maple Avenue. It's a 4/4 student violin in a black hard case, with a small blue star sticker on the lid and a dent near the scroll. The bow has a bright green silk ribbon tied around the frog, which makes it easy to spot. It was a gift from my grandmother and feels like a piece of her with me, so I’m really hoping it turns up. If you’ve seen it or picked it up, please DM or text me—really appreciate any help.
Approximate last-seen location
Zanesville / Cambridge
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