Thousands of dollars found hidden in cabinet bought at market
A man has stumbled on thousands of dollars when a drawer fell out of a cabinet he had just bought from a council recycling market in Queensland.
Police are now appealing to the public for help to find the original owner of the television cabinet.
The Nanango man purchased the timber cabinet at the Hervey Bay Recycling Market on Chapel Road and Aarlborg Road at North Nikenbah on June 27, police state.
When he was unloading the cabinet at home, one of the drawers opened and tens of thousands fel out.
The man went to Nanango Police Station to hand over the money over to officers.
Nanango Police Constable Kenneth O'Connor said police were looking for the owner.
"We're thinking it more than likely came from that council region," he said.
"It could have been either picked up from a truck that goes out and picks items of furniture up from households, or it could have possibly been delivered to the recycling centre."
Anyone who may have information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.