In Burien, a simple act of honesty and diligence from a local deputy has restored a resident’s lost possessions before they even noticed their absence. According to a social media post by the Burien Police Department, a wallet containing credit and debit cards, along with a driver’s license, was turned in by a citizen who found it. Such incidents, they noted, often escalate to more serious crimes like fraud.
The Deputy who responded to the call made the decision to quickly drive to the wallet owner’s residence, delivering the lost item directly into their hands. Before the owner had the chance to fully realize and potentially panic over their missing wallet, it had been safely returned to them. The Burien Police hailed the Deputy’s commitment, subtly acknowledging that attention to the so-called small tasks can sometimes prevent larger issues…