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Texas barber found $128K in cash on top of bank ATM, returned it all
nypost.com • • business
Key Points:
- A North Texas barber discovered $128,510 in cash and 19 checks left on top of a bank ATM last month and returned the entire amount, authorities reported.
- The cash belonged to Bank of America and was mistakenly left by a Brinks technician who had serviced the ATM.
- After contacting police and attempting to return the money to Chick-fil-A (which was unsuccessful), the barber ensured the funds were safely secured until Bank of America retrieved them.
- Police highlighted the rarity of such an incident and praised the community's role in ensuring the money was returned without any criminal activity involved.
- The case underscores the importance of cooperation between law enforcement and community members in maintaining public trust and safety.
