LOST Violins near Courthouse Square, Prescott
Description
Late Friday night around 7:45 pm, after a rehearsal near the Prescott Community Music Center, I realized my two violins were missing from my case. I had stepped out onto Courthouse Square, by the gazebo on Gurley Street, to catch my breath and perhaps tune on the go, and I must have left them there. The instruments are old but irreplaceable to me; they've carried me through countless recitals and late-night practice sessions. I spent the next hour wandering Whiskey Row and the surrounding sidewalks, hoping someone had found them and turned them in. If found, I’d be relieved beyond words.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.