Yesterday's story of the honest woman handing in cash found is not so unusual Christchurch police say.
Hornby Police had a large sum of money handed into the station on Wednesday 18 March and would love to give it back to the owner. The money was found in the gutter on Waimari Road close to the Bush Inn Shopping Centre. Anyone who lost money in the area can contact Senior Constable Mike Glenday, Hornby Police, phone 344 1800.
Christchurch Central Police are also delighted to recently have returned a wallet to an American tourist who lost her cards and cash. She was equally delighted and has written the following letter.
Dear Christchurch Police,
THANK YOU! I am the tourist who lost the red purse in Christchurch on March 8. Some good person found it and handed it in to you and you mailed it back to me in the United States. It arrived today, with everything that was in it. I am so grateful to you, and to the honest person who handed it in. That would not happen in many places I am sure, and it proves to me what a great country NZ is and what great people you have there! I can't wait to come back and visit your beautiful country again.
If I mail you a letter, will you be able to deliver it to the person who found my purse or were they anonymous? I would like to thank them myself, if possible.
Thank you, thank you, thank you again! Words can't say how grateful I am!
Sincerely,