Man drops money in streets, police investigate

Officers were called to the justice building at approximately 3:44 p.m. Thursday after learning someone had been going around town and dropping large sums of money.

The money was found by civilians in several parts of Bloomington, especially the downtown area.

Sightings occurred around Seventh Street and College Avenue, East Tenth Street and the northside bypass.

The money reportedly caused traffic congestion.

Many of the pedestrians who found the money turned it into bailiffs, police officers and the mayor’s office. The total sum of money dropped is currently unknown, though it is suspected that the total was somewhere in the thousands.

A 49-year-old male came forward Friday morning after checking himself into the IU health hospital and claimed the money was his.

He checked himself in to undergo a mental evaluation.

The money is currently being retained for safekeeping at the Bloomington Police Department. If anyone founds a large sum of money lying in the streets, please report it to the local police department.

At this time, this is a civil case, not a criminal case.

Brian Seymour