When Brett Gazetti, an employee at Fast Eddies Car Wash and Oil Change in Holly, found a large deposit dropped by an employee of a large retail store, he knew what to do.
“I saw the deposit and I quickly made sure it was deposited correctly,” said Gazetti, who informed the manager of the incident.
Donna Bullard, president and CEO of Clarkston Brandon Credit Union, said he did the right thing.
“Bless people when they return something,” Bullard said. “I like to believe most people are honest. I know we have our troubles, but I like to think most people know right for wrong. Losing money this time of year it could be devastating for someone.”
Sergeant Chris Miller Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said if you find valuables, like a bank bag and must have it in your possession, call police to both protect yourself and the business.
“Getting the police involved ensures you are credible an keeps everything transparent,” Miller said.
Sometimes an items owner cannot be identified, such as a $20 bill on the street.
“If you are walking down the street and find $100 bill, you can visit the Independence substation, so we can enter a found property report,” the deputy said. “We can put a notice in the newspaper or match it up our other reports.”
If you find a wallet, the police can return it to its owner.
“Returning something valuable is based on the honor system in most cases,” he said.