Man arrested months after discovering $5,000 cash in parking lot.
Connecticut Man Discovers Bag of Cash, Faces Larceny Charges
A Connecticut man had an unexpected stroke of luck when he stumbled upon a bag containing nearly $5,000 in cash in a parking lot. Feeling like he had won the lottery, he made the decision to keep it. Little did he know, this choice would lead to serious consequences.
Three months later, the man, Robert Withington, found himself charged with larceny. It turns out that the bag, clearly marked with a bank’s insignia, actually belonged to the town’s tax department. Inside were not only the cash but also various documents identifying the rightful owner as the town of Trumbull.
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Withington insists that he did not steal the money and claims he had no knowledge of the bag’s true owner. According to him, it was an impulsive decision made in the heat of the moment. “It’s not like this was planned out,” he explained. “Everything was in the moment and it was like I hit the lottery. That was it.”
Despite attempts to reach Withington for comment, he has not responded. The money initially went missing on May 30, and police discovered that an employee from the Trumbull Tax Collector’s office had misplaced the bag during a deposit at the bank. After months of investigation, it was revealed that Withington had unknowingly picked up the bag, which had been dropped outside the bank.
Withington maintains his innocence, stating, “If I knew I was wrong in the first place, I would have given it right back. I didn’t think I was doing anything wrong.” However, during police interviews, he admitted to being at the bank that day and taking the bag, believing he had no obligation to return it to its rightful owner.
As a dog training business owner with a clean record, Withington’s integrity is vouched for by his customers. Nevertheless, he now faces charges of third-degree larceny, a felony that carries a potential prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to $5,000.
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