STOLEN ALERT — Missing Cello Bow 

A Morizot L. (Freres) cello bow stamped “Tourte” went missing at Philadelphia International Airport on June 21, 2024

As reported by The Violin Society of America, a Morizot L. (Freres) cello bow stamped with “Tourte” has gone missing. The bow was in a Protec bow case with black canvas cover and handles with a red interior. 

The bow and case went missing at Philadelphia International Airport on June 21, 2024.

“Since it was lost in the airport, the bow could be anywhere by now,” the report reads.

Below are the bow’s certification papers and images from Jean-Francois Raffin, Yannick Le Canau, and Sylvain Bigot — experts at the courts of appeal of Paris, Douai & Lyon. Its appraisal was made by Robert Cauer in Los Angeles. 

The Philadelphia police report number is 2477006529. The American Airlines lost item number is 34492265.

“We appreciate all our colleagues keeping an eye out. Any information you can provide that would help bring this item back to its rightful owner can be shared with the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-8477.”

Information can also be shared with the owner — Liz Elliot of 81 N. Catalina Ave Pasadena, CA. 

Number: 91106 323-715-6164 

Email: [email protected]