Found a violin this afternoon around 2:30pm outside the West Ridge Mall parking lot on Wanamaker Road in Topeka. It's a full-size 4/4 violin in a glossy black hard case with a tan interior. The lid has a faded blue sticker that reads 'North Star Strings' and there's a small inscription 'R. Patel' written in marker on the inner lining. The bow appears slightly warped and there's a little rosin dust in the pocket, suggesting someone plays it regularly. If you're the owner, I'd really like to help you get it back - meet me at the mall entrance or I can leave it at the customer service desk for pickup.
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