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Police appeal after significant amount of cash found by Blunsdon dog walker
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Wiltshire Police are seeking to reunite a significant sum of money found in a rural area of Blunsdon with its rightful owner.
Wiltshire Police have launched an appeal to identify the owner of a significant quantity of cash discovered in the Blunsdon area. The money was found by a member of the public while they were walking their dog in a rural location.
Following the discovery, the individual acted responsibly and handed the cash over to the police. Officers are now working to establish the circumstances of how the money came to be in the area and are calling on anyone who believes the cash may belong to them to come forward.
In order to ensure the funds are returned to the legitimate owner, police have implemented a verification process. Any person claiming the money will be required to provide specific details that have not been disclosed to the public. This includes providing information regarding the precise amount, the denominations of the notes, the nature of any packaging or container, the approximate location where it was lost, and an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the loss.
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: "We would like to hear from anyone who believes they may have lost a significant quantity of cash in a rural location recently. This will allow officers to verify any legitimate claim."
The force has praised the member of the public for their honesty and prompt action in reporting the find. Those who believe they are the rightful owner, or who hold information that could assist the investigation into how the cash came to be abandoned, are asked to contact Wiltshire Police by emailing 2261@wiltshire.police.uk.
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