Good Samaritan turns over lost money

Nanaimo

2024-03-12 10:16 PDT

File # 2024-6860

What would you do if you found an envelope containing almost $1000? For a Nanaimo woman, she knew exactly what should be done. The envelope containing $950, was found at approximately 12 PM on Saturday March 2, 2024 outside of the Royal Bank located at the Brooks Landing Mall.

Lisa, first name only, told police that she had just stepped out of the ATM vestibule when she glanced down and noticed an envelope on the sidewalk. She picked it up, and then looked around for anyone who appeared to be frantically searching for it. Seeing no one, she drove directly to local RCMP detachment to turn it over. Finding the front door locked she assumed the office was closed so she came back on Monday and turned it in.

Several days later, police received a phone call from the Branch Manager informing them that one of their clients had reported losing a large sum of money. The client, name withheld, called the police and explained the situation. After verifying the amount, the denominations and where it was most likely lost, the money was turned over to the lawful owner. Needless to say, she was extremely grateful.

Lisa was updated on the outcome by police and she too was ecstatic. She commented that it is her birthday next week and upon hearing this news, she couldn’t ask for a better gift, said R/Cst Gary O’Brien Nanaimo RCMP.

Released by

R/Cst Gary O'Brien

Email: gary.obrien@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: nanaimo.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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