What would you do if you found a wallet exploding with cash on the street?
For one Good Samaritan in New Westminster, the answer was simple: take it to the local police detachment and hope the rightful owner can be found.
According to police, the BԪַvery honestBԪַ resident was walking near Eighth and Carnarvon streets recently when he discovered a wallet with $2,290 in cash inside.
BԪַIt was a true George Costanza wallet,BԪַ said Const. Greg Keall. BԪַIt had so much cash and cards inside it didnBԪַt fold shut.BԪַ
George Costanza, a notable character in the American television sitcom Seinfeld, was known for carrying a nearly-exploding wallet.
Police said the owner of the wallet was found, who had lost it while heading to the bank to deposit the thousands of dollars in cash.
BԪַUnfortunately in policing we often deal with the negative aspects of human behaviourBԪַ stated Deputy Chief Const. Paul Hyland.
BԪַIt is always great to get a file like this that reminds us how amazing people can be, especially during a time when so many are negatively affected by the COVID pandemic.BԪַ
ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca
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