Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110609/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_found_riches_returned Chicago-area man returns bag with $17K in cash ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – Robert Adams craved an ice-cold drink after finishing his shift on a sweltering workday, but not having enough money to buy the burrito he also wanted left him with two obvious choices: Stop at the ATM, or find a bag containing more than $17,000 in cash. "I wanted to get a large horchata, which is almost like a rice or coconut milk," Adams told the Daily Herald (Arlington Heights) for a story published Wednesday. "I would have grabbed a chorizo burrito, too, but I didn't have enough money." That changed Monday when the Chicago-area man stood at a Chase ATM in Rolling Meadows, looked down and discovered on the sidewalk near a newspaper box a clear plastic bag containing receipts, checks and $17,021 in cash — mostly $20 and $100 bills bound by a rubber band. "I see this plastic bag. It's clear plastic and it's half full of money," Adams said. "I figure this is a joke. Somebody took some napkins and made it look like money. This has to be a setup. People are going to look at me and start laughing." Adams said he never had the urge to keep any of the money. "It's not my money. I shouldn't take it. I don't care if you put another zero on there, I wasn't raised to take money that isn't mine," said Adams, a 54-year-old single man who lives in Arlington Heights and credits his deceased parents for teaching him right from wrong. "If I saw you drop it, I'd say, `Excuse me, sir. I think you dropped something.'" The word "Chase" was printed on the bag, so Adams carried it inside the nearby branch. "I walk up to the teller and say, `I think you might have left this outside,'" said Adams, figuring an employee left it behind after restocking the ATM. But employees told him the machine is filled from inside and the money didn't belong to the bank. Adams then called police, who along with bank officials later determined the money was meant for an ATM in Midlothian and had been under the care of Loomis, an armored truck company. Rolling Meadows police took the money to the station, where it was picked up by a Loomis official. Loomis officials said they were investigating, but have not said whether Adams will get a reward. "I really don't know what happens with this situation," Adams said. Onesimo Santillan, owner of the Senor Taco restaurant where Adams originally was headed to indulge his cravings, said the actions of his longtime customer don't surprise him. "He has been coming in for years, always orders the same thing, very nice guy," Santillan said. "It's hard to find people like that, honest people." Rolling Meadows Police Chief Dave Scanlan said Adams did good: "We all said right away that this guy deserves something — credit for being an Honest Abe." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I would have kept the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA... Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I would have kept the money. .com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 I would have kept the money. I don't know that's someone's job, who probably lost it still. Problem folks don't talk about is a few things: 1. Loomis is insured against lost, that 17k was nothing more than a phone call and a claim made. 2. The person that lost the money probably still lost his/her job. 3. I know there are a lot of stories out there where folks find money and don't tell nobody, but you don't hear about that now do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus97 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 .com :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I would have kept the money. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 .com I don't know that's someone's job, who probably lost it still. Problem folks don't talk about is a few things: 1. Loomis is insured against lost, that 17k was nothing more than a phone call and a claim made. 2. The person that lost the money probably still lost his/her job. 3. I know there are a lot of stories out there where folks find money and don't tell nobody, but you don't hear about that now do you? 1. Oh then they won't miss it 2. Not my fault 3. Of course you don't hear about those stories because they don't tell anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 He should be rewarded for his honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xu1993 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I would like to think I would do the right thing, but then again, maybe it was a sign from God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miaboo Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Good for him! He did the right thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidfresh832 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I woulda kept it and paid some bills and did a little shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 1. Oh then they won't miss it 2. Not my fault 3. Of course you don't hear about those stories because they don't tell anyone 1. you a bitch 2. I hate you bitch 3. this right here -----> third bitch you been called in a single post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 I woulda kept it and paid some bills and did a little shopping. on da real he coulda at least opened the bag got him a 20 and got his fucking burrito hell...I don't play when Im hungry he could always say well it was open already when i found it, but hey at least you got 17,001 dollars back right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 This you Blatino beast who you rooting for in the NBA Finals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I would have kept it considering I need money right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 It's not stealing if it has no name on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 1. you a bitch 2. I hate you bitch 3. this right here -----> third bitch you been called in a single post 1. Yes I am 2. Good for you 3. This right here -----> third time I don't care about being called a bitch in a single post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 I would have kept it considering I need money right now I remember here in Michigan years back a story about an amoured truck going down the expressway and somehow, the back door was not secure right and it flew open and money started flying out the back, folks on the highway were stopping collecting that shit, and other folks were taking down license plates to narc the others out, the guards were trying to get all the money, it was a hot fucking mess of a story, good read in the paper though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 1. Yes I am 2. Good for you 3. This right here -----> third time I don't care about being called a bitch in a single post you is really trying it today, what's wrong honey you aint had yo morning tea I can't be responsible for you bitches and ya'll shortcomings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 you is really trying it today, what's wrong honey you aint had yo morning tea I can't be responsible for you bitches and ya'll shortcomings I don't drink tea No one asked you to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 I don't drink tea No one asked you to I can't tell. And those that need help don't know how to ask for it anyway, but like Beyonce new album I can't be bothered to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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henrietta. Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I can't tell. And those that need help don't know how to ask for it anyway, but like Beyonce new album I can't be bothered to hear it You don't have to tell...I just told you And those that don't need help won't ask for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 You don't have to tell...I just told you And those that don't need help won't ask for it "what you say honey?" Nevermind *continues to blast PCD "Buttons" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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