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Jul 14, 2019, 12:27 PM
#1
It was Raining Money
Did anyone happen to catch the story of raining money here in Georgia this past week? An armored car traveling down I-285 had one of its rear doors to open spilling the contents of a money bag and $ 175,000.00 currency. Vehicles immediately began pulling to the side of the road and folks began scooping up cash from the roadway as if they were some grand prize winners on a game show. This was all captured on video along with some license plate numbers. A young man turned in about $ 1000.00 the next day that he had collected. I believe the last I heard, just under $ 2,000.00 has been returned thus far. Good luck on the rest.
Last edited by devldog; Jul 14, 2019 at 12:29 PM.
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Jul 14, 2019, 12:59 PM
#2
If i was in Advertising, I would quickly make a "Need to Get Away" commercial for an airline with its hub in Atlanta featuring these poor guys from the armored truck.
Last edited by Megalodon; Jul 14, 2019 at 01:08 PM.
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." - John Adams
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Jul 14, 2019, 04:17 PM
#3
 ebay: ulster-relic
flash bangs will fly after the Feds kick the door down--- getting a good lawyer may not help--- even if ya pay him with the stolen cash------ best youze just turn yer sorry thievin' a$$ in at the PD--- whatcha gonna do............
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Jul 14, 2019, 05:44 PM
#4
 papa
What? It's paper money flying around! It's lost, then found cash, not stolen. IMO. If I have a $20 fall out of my pocket on the sidewalk, and the person behind me picks it up, are they a thief? No. No different for an armored truck.
"And so the population was gradually led into the demoralising temptations of arcades, baths, and sumptuous banquets. The unsuspecting Britons spoke of such novelties as 'civilisation', when in fact they were only a feature of their enslavement." Tacitus, Roman Senator and Historian, written AD 98.
The Bald Eagle photo...he/she posed for me, gave me it's best American look. I felt privileged to get the shot.
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Jul 14, 2019, 05:47 PM
#5
 Rook
When you come to a fork in the road, take it.
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Jul 19, 2019, 07:29 PM
#6
It must have been a very funny sight!
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Jul 19, 2019, 07:36 PM
#7
 BILL
imagine an armored car company that was to stupid to make sure the doors worked like they are suppose to , maybe they check things like that WHEN YOUR CARTING AROUND MILLIONS IN CASH....this ain't the first time it happened....DIMWITS..
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Jul 20, 2019, 09:50 AM
#8
I'd hate to be the driver of this armored car. Try explaining your way out of this situation. Doh!
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Jul 20, 2019, 10:55 PM
#9
 George
Yikes pure stupidity there for sure.....
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Jul 30, 2019, 02:04 PM
#10
 Tommy
One time it happened they offered immunity to people to turn in the cash they had plate numbers then also but if they had your plate number say you came in to return what you took how do they know how much you took lol
I thought they had an armed guard in the back
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Jul 30, 2019, 02:23 PM
#11
If I would have Picked up $2500 & would have returned 30% 
Would have been like Paying my taxes
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Jul 30, 2019, 02:33 PM
#12
 Originally Posted by jeff of pa
If I would have Picked up $2500 & would have returned 30% 
Would have been like Paying my taxes 
Could we then give you 30% of an honorable mention?
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." - John Adams
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Jul 30, 2019, 02:38 PM
#13
Surprised by some of the responses. Situational ethics. Had it been an old person at the grocery line accidentally dropping cash on the floor, would you keep it? Even if nobody else was watching? Does it make a difference that the cash was lost by a corporation?
I have found & returned several wallets and purses over the years. It never occurred to me to check for and take the cash.
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." - John Adams
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Jul 30, 2019, 02:51 PM
#14
 Originally Posted by Megalodon
Surprised by some of the responses. Situational ethics. Had it been an old person at the grocery line accidentally dropping cash on the floor, would you keep it? Even if nobody else was watching? Does it make a difference that the cash was lost by a corporation?
I have found & returned several wallets and purses over the years. It never occurred to me to check for and take the cash.
if I saw a Politician I hated Drop it, I'd Count the Money & Fight with My Conscience


Seriously Though, My other post was in Jest,
But Really ? the Money on the Road is Obviously Insured.
Insurance rates will Never Drop No matter What !
Most People Don't check their Homeowners to see if it Covers $300.00 in a Wallet,
They just Hurt. odds are if it does, their rate will increase. & They could eventually be paying Thousands More, as it will never revert Back to the old rate.
there is a Difference in my mind. I Would Not Judge someone who
Picks up even A Bag of $50,000 in bills from The Street.
& If on Their jury, they would either be acquitted or it would be a hung Jury.
Last edited by jeff of pa; Jul 30, 2019 at 03:05 PM.
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Jul 30, 2019, 06:06 PM
#15
Yep it was already paid back through insurance. The driver probably lost his job and the beat goes on and the beat goes on....drums keep pounding rhythm to my brain.
Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand. - Tribe Unknown. Those that lie down with dogs, get up with fleas. - Blackfoot
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