Police have launched an investigation after banknotes worth tens of thousands of pounds were mysteriously found floating down a river.
Detectives are liaising with the Bank of England after £60,000 worth of damaged notes were seen floating in the water by a stunned dog walker - but so far there are no clues to where it has come from.
The cash was spotted in South Drove Drain near Spalding town centre, Lincolnshire, on Friday 25 October.
The money was retrieved from the river by officers, whose initial count estimated the cash to be in the region of sixty thousand pounds.
Lincolnshire Police are intending to consult with the Bank of England for assistance with a formal inspection of the money and a final accurate count.
A large amount of the money has been damaged due to time it spent being the water but there is a good quantity of bank notes that appear to be in fair condition.
Police are considering detailed forensic examination of the money and have been granted a seizure order by the local Magistrates Court to carry out an investigation into its origins.
DC Steve Hull, of Spalding CID, says, ‘It isn’t everyday that an amount of money like this is found and somebody must have information that will help the police trace the lawful owner.
'I would be grateful to hear from people who have genuine information to pass on to me.'
The money will remain with the police until the investigation is complete. If the money can not be reunited with a legitimate owner then it will become the subject of a further court forfeiture order.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said evidence of ownership of the money would be required if the owner wishes to come forward.
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