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If I Find money in a Store, Do I Have to Return it to the Storeowner?

If I Find money in a Store, Do I Have to Return it to the Storeowner?2 sep3 min

Questions? Comments? We love feedback! Email us at info@baishavaad.org Rav Baruch Fried Question: I was in a supermarket and found $10 in front of the customer service counter. I picked it up, saw that there was no siman, and was about to take it for myself. The storeowner saw me pick it up and said that it belongs to him since it was found on his property. Do I have to give it to him? Answer: If the money was behind the counter – in the place where customers do not normally go – it w...