VicPD are thanking a good Samaritan after a large sum of cash was discovered at a downtown automated teller machine and turned over to police.
According to the police, officers were called to the 1100 block of Douglas Street on February 28th at approximately 6:10 p.m. after someone reported finding money left at an ATM.
Police say the individual remained at the scene and watched over the cash while waiting for officers to arrive.
Once on scene, officers counted the money, which amounted to hundreds of dollars.
VicPD is now working to identify the rightful owner and return the funds.
The cash is currently being held at police headquarters at 850 Caledonia Avenue as the investigation continues.
Police thanked the person who turned in the money, noting their actions helped ensure it could be returned to its owner.
