Lost
Lost saxophones near Ohio University campus, Athens
Near Nelson Hall
Lost
listing
Posted
10 days
ago
Description
Hi, I'm Daniel Brooks. I was finishing a rehearsal around 7:15 p.m. on Court Street near Nelson Hall when I realized my two saxophones were missing from my gig bag on the Ohio University campus in Athens, Ohio, United States. One is a silver alto with a dent by the bell, the other a gold-tone tenor with a small scratch along a front rod. They're essential for my senior recital, and I'm hoping someone found them and kept them safe until I can reclaim them.
Approximate last-seen location
Near Nelson Hall
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