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GROVELAND, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A Groveland resident is being lauded as a good Samaritan for returning a large sum of money he found on the street to its owner.
Groveland Police said Richard Saulnier was walking down Rollins Street with his dog on Wednesday, March 8 when he found what appeared to be a checkbook on the side of the road. The checkbook contained $7,550 in cash and written checks that brought the total amount of money up to approximately $11,950.
Saulnier took the checkbook and its contents to the Groveland Police station, where it was reunited with its owner.
"I would like to acknowledge Mr. Saulnier for doing the right thing and bringing the checkbook to the station," said Groveland Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen. "Our town is comprised of good-hearted and caring people. It is often times we see a different story come from these instances and this just goes to show the kindness our residents have for the people within their community."
According to WBZ-TV, the money had flown off the owner's car on the way to the bank. The owner later stopped by Saulnier's house to say thank you and shake his hand.
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