POLICE are waiting for someone to claim a large amount of money that was found in Wellington town centre on the afternoon of Friday, December 13.

It was found in a distinctive packaging that may be able to be identified by the owner.

The money was handed in at Wellington police station for it to be claimed. The station’s front office is open from 10am to 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday every week.

The owner of this money will have until the end of January to claim it or else it will be returned to the finder.