Lots of action already today. As I walked toward North Lamar Blvd around 6:15 AM this morning, I noticed a police presence at the corner of Lamar and Provines where the food truck (taco stand) is located. When I turned left on Motheral Drive, my initial thought was I'd finally hit the motherlode.
There, in the middle of the street. lay roughly $300 in various $1 - $20 bills scattered about. Green order tickets were also mixed in with the pile. Immediately, I put 2 + 2 together, gathered all the bills and tickets, and without second thought, headed towards the food truck located roughly 3 doors down around the corner. The business had been robbed and a shot fired. Luckily, no injuries.
Two Austin Police Department SUVs were parked at the stand with blue lights on. Upon arrival, I asked for an for officer. The money and tickets were folded up in my hand. When the APD officer walked up to me, I said, "sir, I found this money and tickets one street over. I would have kept it, but better to do the right thing." I handed him the money and food tickets. The family who runs the stand are Latino immigrants. They've operated the business for a couple years. I believe their daughter was interviewing with an officer as I walked up.
The APD officer, business owner and I walked over to Motheral Steet. I showed both men where I found the loot. The officer took a photo of my ID with his smartphone and I gave him my phone number. I walked off and shook the owners hand as he searched for more money, and wished him good luck.
Later during the morning, I found a total of 25 cents.
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