I found $2,000 in cash while leaving a store – I tried to return it to owner but he cared more about a piece of paper

A LUCKY stranger had found a wallet full of money on the side of the street - but the owner of the cash was more interested in a piece of paper.

In the rare encounter, the stranger identified the owner of the lost item who thanked him greatly after being reunited with paperwork for a new car.

The stranger shared the juicy details on a

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Over twenty years ago, as he was leaving a store, the man found a "fat wallet" sitting in the middle of the cross walk.

He picked it up, looked around, and saw no one.

"While walking back to my car I hear a man frantically ask his wife where his wallet was," he wrote on Reddit.

"I asked what it looked like, he got the description correct, and I pulled it from my bag to hand it to him. That's when I saw the contents, it had to be over 2k," he added.

The owner insisted on giving him $100 for his kindness.

After he politely declined, the owner of the wallet pulled two more $100 and thrust them at him.

The owner informed the stranger that his wallet contained paperwork for a new Porsche.

Without his wallet, the owner wouldn't have been able to receive the new car.

"I don't care about the damn money, this has my paperwork for a Porsche I bought. Can't get the car without it," he exclaimed.

The lucky stranger said he took the cash and thanked the owner for his generosity.

"I had bought my girlfriend a valentines gift, which was $50, so I got paid to holiday shop," he wrote online.

If you find yourself in this sticky situation, there are a few things you can do to find make sure the item reaches the correct owner.

While walking back to my car I hear a man frantically ask his wife where his wallet was. I asked what it looked like, he got the description correct, and I pulled it from my bag to hand it to him. That's when I saw the contents, it had to be over 2k.

Local authorities recommend contact the police precinct in the area where you lost or found the property.

You can find a precinct or police service area (PSA) by address or zip code.

Nowadays, many savvy Americans are bypassing this step entirely and taking matters into their own hands.

Those who have found lost items have posted photos of the lost item on social media in hopes that it will reach the right owner.

There have been many success stories.

Meanwhile, another lucky individual won $4 million after purchasing her ticket in a grocery store but she only pocketed close to half that amount.

And if you're feeling lucky, be sure to double-check your lottery tickets as a million-dollar prize could go unclaimed.