23/08/2013

Bag Of Cash Found On Doorstep In York

A bin bag filled with thousands of pounds has been left on the doorstep of a house in York.

North Yorkshire Police will not reveal the exact amount of money that was in the bag which was handed into officers in York on Tuesday.

Detective Inspector Andrea Kell, of York CID, said: "This is a very unusual find which remains unexplained and we would like to find out where the money came from and rule out any criminal connection."

(CD/IT)

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