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[-] anonymouse2@sh.itjust.works 60 points 1 week ago

https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/08/25/police-dept-gets-backlash-post-about-man-allegedly-pocketing-30-he-found-walmart/

It was real. The cops got shit for it, but they claim the guy saw a lady drop it. In the end, he gave the money back.

[-] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 49 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Albany authorities said the man saw the woman drop the money at the store and could have faced charges in the case. However, because he returned the $30, charges would not be filed.

Said. Huh. They have him on video picking up the money, but not him seeing it...
With the trustworthiness of GA PDs, not sure I'd trust them "saying" anything.

Thanks for the link!

[-] Fredselfish@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 week ago

And I am sure they track the woman down and gave her back the 30? How much money did it cost tax payers for all this policing?

[-] village604@adultswim.fan 4 points 1 week ago

It doesn't sound like there was any actual policing involved. They got a webcam still and posted it to social media.

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