Found drums near Capitol Theatre, Flint
Description
I was walking along Saginaw Street by the Capitol Theatre in Flint around 3:15 PM today when I spotted a drum kit abandoned on the curb, sitting in a battered gig bag. The kit includes a metal snare, a few cymbal stands, and a faded sticker that says Nova. I checked nearby for a label or name and didn't see anything obvious, so I carried it to the theatre's box office desk and left it with staff, hoping the owner would come forward. Music gear like this matters a lot to people, and it’s easy to lose during a show or a rehearsal—I'm posting this because I want someone to recover it and keep playing.
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