It takes 16,000 euros and returns it to the owner but does not receive the reward
(6 years ago)A 63-year-old German was surprised when a straight passerby returned the backpack containing gifts and 16,000 euros of cash left under a tree. A 51-year-old passerby, the police reported after finding a backpack, which he accidentally found near Crefeld's centre in western Germany. [...]
A 51-year-old passerby, the police reported after finding a backpack, which he accidentally found near Crefeld's centre in western Germany.
Police quickly identified the owner, who returned the cash willing, broadcasts Kosovas Press.
The man who found the money refused the award because of Christmas, police reported on Facebook.
There are really people who do good works at Christmas,” said the police.
In Germany, anyone returning a find can receive a prize, which is based on the value of the find item. In this case, the moneymaker could have received 490 euros if he wanted to accept the reward.
The owner of the money said he was carrying so much money because he thought it was safer.