- The Washington Times - Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Michigan police are investigating an incident where a 6th-grade girl brought $20,000 in cash to school with her in a backpack.

The police department in Taylor, Mich., was alerted Monday after the 12-year-old girl was allegedly handing out $100 bills to her classmates at the Sixth Grade Academy Building. Authorities confiscated the backpack, saying it contained up to $20,000.

Police said the girl told them she got it from a friend who lives across the street from her.



Authorities are holding onto the money until someone comes forward to claim it and explain where it came from.

• Jessica Chasmar can be reached at jchasmar@washingtontimes.com.

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