A large amount of cash left in a bag at an Austin Heights Tim Hortons has been claimed, said the Coquitlam RCMP.
Mounties turned over the undisclosed amount of money to a 42-year-old man on Friday after matching his identity to video surveillance footage taken from the donut shop. Police said they found no evidence that the cash was obtained illegally.
“Some people choose not to use the banking system,” said Const. Deanna Law. “The disadvantage is very clear. Placing cash in a bank or secure vault is a far better option than potentially losing it.”
She added that carrying large amounts of cash can be dangerous and recommended bank accounts, which are safe and convenient and allow people to earn interest on their deposits.
Last week, the Coquitlam RCMP put out a news release saying they were looking for the rightful owner of the money, which was left in a shopping bag at the donut shop on June 20.
If anyone ever loses money or something valuable, call police in your jurisdiction. Residents in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam can contact the RCMP at 604-945-1550.
