It Pays To Do The Right Thing

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photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Police Department Chief Luthcke, Michael, Matthew, and Officer Daly.

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, during the summer on July 24, 2020, Mr. Matthew Lindenberg and his son, Michael, walked into the police department with Michael Lindenberg holding a $10 bill. Michael explained that he had found the money outside on the ground and that he, and his father, believed the right thing to do was to turn it in to the police and see if anyone was going to claim it. Ridgewood Police Sgt. Finch, who was at the front desk, explained that we would log it in as found property, in the hopes of the owner coming forward. Sgt. Finch also explained that if no one came forward after six months, that Michael would be able to come back in and claim it for himself.

Six months later, Mr. Lindenberg called out of curiosity to see what happened, and we were still in possession of the bill since no one came forward. The reward from a very teachable moment, is that Michael now can claim that $10, and not feel bad that someone may be looking for it. Thank you Mr. Lindenberg, for instilling these values in Michael. Chief Luthcke, Michael, Matthew, and Officer Daly.