Do you hand it in to police? Or is it a case of finders keepers?

I'm thinking to myself that someone's lost their fruit or vege. Upon closer inspection of the bag however, Mr Butler discovered it was packed with cash wrapped in smaller brown paper bags.

By submitting your email you are agreeing to Fairfax Media's terms and conditions and privacy policy. The couple tried their best to return the money to its rightful owner themselves after searching for the business's address online and even visiting one house. Eventually the pair took the money to the Stafford Police Station, where Mr and Mrs Butler learned a local business owner had reported losing the cash.

Although his colleagues have asked him why he didn't keep the findings as a Christmas bonus, Mr Butler said he believes others in his situation would do the right and honourable thing. Login Sign-up Become a Brisbane Times member today Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox.

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