[Ammi]

..so, based on this story..if you were that dog walker and you found that money in the river...would you hand it in to the police..?..





Police have appealed for information to help trace the owner of hundreds of thousands of pounds in banknotes found floating down a river.

A dog walker alerted police to the cash in the South Drove Drain near Spalding town centre, Lincolnshire, on October 25.

Officers said a large amount of the money was water damaged but a good quantity was still in good condition.

"It isn't every day that an amount of money like this is found and somebody must have information that will help the police trace the lawful owner," said Detective Constable Steve Hull of Spalding CID.

"I would be grateful to hear from people who have genuine information to pass on to me."

A forensic examination has been carried out on the notes and police have been granted a seizure order by the Magistrates Court to investigate its origin.

It is understood the Bank of England will assist in the investigation and final money count.

If no owner is found, the money will become the subject of a further court forfeiture order.

Anyone with information should contact the Lincolnshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 154.

Police said any claimant must have evidence of ownership.

[Ammi]

..I just read on another site that it was £60,000...

[Drew.]

Notes are notes.. There's no proof a certain note belonged to someone and I won't lie I'd probably keep what I found.

[Shaun]

I wouldn't really hesitate in trying to keep it tbh... although that bag would be difficult to hide on the way home

[Ammi]

..it might be counterfeit as well though...maybe Drew could give £20 to Shaun and if he gets arrested while trying to spend it, then Drew can hand it in to the police...

[Drew.]

Ill lend him £5 for his World Cup sticker album

[Jessica.]

I would keep it.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Drew.

Notes are notes.. There's no proof a certain note belonged to someone and I won't lie I'd probably keep what I found.

..do they still have those football cards where you swap players..?..

[Niamh.]

I would keep it 100%

[Vanessa]

I'm greedy. i'd keep it all!

[smudgie]

Firstly make sure nobody can see me, then scarper with it.
It is more than likely "bad money" so it is doubtful it would ever be claimed.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Firstly make sure nobody can see me, then scarper with it.
It is more than likely "bad money" so it is doubtful it would ever be claimed.

Imagine going on a bus with that bag!

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Firstly make sure nobody can see me, then scarper with it.
It is more than likely "bad money" so it is doubtful it would ever be claimed.

Exactly, who else would have a bag full of money?

[Kyle]

I would hand it in. Fair play to the dog walker for doing it too.

[MTVN]

Blood money, bad things happen if you accept blood money

[Kate!]

Yeah I'd keep it.

[Kazanne]

I'de keep it and enjoy spending it

[Livia]

I'd keep it.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

I would keep it.

But the notes are damaged


The bank would suss you out
when going in to change them.

[mizzy25]

id probably panic and think it was some kind of trick, so yes id hand it in.

[smeagol]

whats the dilemma of course keep it, was the dog walker a older rich mental patient by any chance lol

[joeysteele]

As it was just a load of notes as to money and no other info at all then I would likely keep it.

[Marc]

Holidaaaaay

[Lee.]

Yip id keep it.. £60k floating down the river in a plastic bag probably isn't some old dears life savings tbh..

[Natalie.]

I'd keep it too