Lost & found string instruments in Altoona-Johnstown

Violins lost downtown Altoona after rehearsal.

I was wrapping up a rehearsal at the Mishler Theatre around 7:45 pm on Saturday when I realized my two violins were missing from the back seat of my car. I paced along 6th Avenue, Chestnut Street, and downtown Penn Street, hoping they were just tucked somewhere, but there was no sign. The cases are dark wood with brass latches; one violin has a small crack near the scroll. The thought of someone finding them and not knowing how important they are makes this feel personal. I’m keeping my fingers crossed they’re safely set aside near a café or the theatre desk.