News
26 June, 2024
A wallet of honesty
A nine-year-old Woodford boy has been presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the District Officer of the Moreton Police District, being praised for his community spirit.
On April 17, Parker was walking home from football when he found a wallet on the ground outside of his house.
The wallet contained a sum of money, along with the normal array of cards and a driver’s licence.
On his way to school the next morning, Parker attended the Woodford Police station to hand in the wallet and its contents.
He handed the wallet to Carla, who works on the front counter at the Woodford Police station.
“He was very polite and also excited to be given an official QPS receipt for handing in the property. It is great to see a young person making good choices, with good morals,” Carla said.
Parker was very happy to hear that we had tracked down the owner who was from Chermside West.
The owner sent a letter to the Woodford Police station for us to give to Parker, to say thanks for being so honest.
Acting Inspector Shane Draper presented the certificate on June 6 to say thank you for being such an honest, kind and thoughtful citizen.
The presentation was made to Parker in front of his peers and mum at his school assembly.
