In the very center of Ponferrada, a story unfolded that could have ended quite differently. What started as an ordinary day for a local resident turned into an unexpected discovery: she noticed a white envelope, bound with a rubber band, lying on the sidewalk. Curiosity got the better of her, so she decided to check what was inside. To her surprise, the envelope contained a substantial sum—almost five thousand euros in cash.
Without hesitation, she headed straight to the nearest police station. There, she explained in detail where and when she had found the envelope and handed it over to the officers. Police immediately logged the discovery and began investigating to determine who the money belonged to.
Loss and search
The following day, an elderly man came into the station. Visibly shaken, he explained that he had lost an envelope containing a large amount the day before. He said he had just withdrawn the money from a bank to share it among his relatives. The man gave a detailed description of the envelope and even provided bank statements confirming the withdrawal.
Police carefully checked all the details: the description, the sum, even the way it was packaged. Everything matched exactly. After reviewing his documents and confirming his identity, officers returned the money to him.
Honesty and gratitude
Police gave special recognition to the woman, who not only resisted the temptation to keep the money but also took the initiative to return it to its rightful owner. Her honesty and civic sense did not go unnoticed—officers thanked her and emphasized that such actions help build trust in society.
The story quickly spread throughout the city. Many residents discussed it on social media, noting that not everyone would have acted the same way. For Ponferrada, this case became an example of how a simple decision can change someone’s life and restore faith in the decency of others.
