Found
FOUND xylophones near Canal Walk, Richmond
Canal Walk near Virginia Street entrance
Found
listing
Posted
12 days
ago
Description
I was loading up gear after a community rehearsal at the Richmond Music School around 5:30 p.m. when I spotted two xylophones leaning against a bench near the Canal Walk along Virginia Street. They looked recently used, with a few stickers peeled off and a bright blue strap looped around one frame. It felt odd to find something so bulky on the curb, but the look of relief on the instrument cases told me they were someone’s pride and joy. I’m glad to help by posting this in case the owner is searching the neighborhood for them.
Approximate found location
Canal Walk near Virginia Street entrance
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