I was helping my friends kids do a park clean up and one of them found a large wad of cash (less than $200). I told the one who found it that I need to check with the police before she can have it, just in case it belongs to someone in need.

But is that a thing? I didn’t want to say she could keep it right away because I want to set a good example. But it isn’t a ton of money so I assume the police would not be interested. So what do?

  • fishos@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    So then who is the person who lost it supposed to ask if not the police? You expect them to go on some random Facebook group?

    This is exactly what the police are for. But if you don’t utilize them the system doesn’t work and it’s “not worth the bother”.

    In addition, this is how you legally acquire found property. You report it found, get a receipt, and then claim it after a set amount of time…works for MANY things, including abandoned vehicles.