On Dec. 6, a homeowner on South Providence Road discovered a $450 cash bundle inside her mailbox, sparking a search by the Nether Providence Police Department for the mysterious donor.
The Mysterious Mailbox
The homeowner, whose address sits on the 300 block of South Providence Road, reported that she had noticed a balding man pacing in front of the house before he opened the mailbox and dropped an item inside just before 11 a.m. When she later checked the mailbox, she found the cash and called police to report the incident. The homeowner’s house was once a psychiatrist’s office, and she suspects the man may have been a former patient.
The Homeowner’s Story
According to the homeowner, the scene unfolded over the weekend. She saw the man in a black puffer coat, described as about five feet, eight inches tall and between 20 and 30 years old. When she opened the mailbox, the cash was already inside, prompting her to contact authorities. She expressed uncertainty about whether the money was meant for her or someone else.
Police Description of the Suspect
Nether Providence Police officials have released a detailed description of the individual. He was seen wearing a black puffer coat, stood roughly five feet, eight inches tall, and was estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old. Police are asking anyone who may have seen a man fitting this description in the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
What Happens Next
Police are currently canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing any available surveillance footage that might capture the suspect. They are also working to determine the intended recipient of the money. The homeowner’s husband told NBC10, “It’s a big mystery to us and we would like to make sure the money gets to the right person, because we don’t know if it was meant for us.” The department urges anyone with information to contact them.
How to Help
If you have any information about the incident or the person involved, you can reach the Nether Providence Police Department at 610‑892‑2875. Alternatively, call 9‑1‑1 for immediate assistance. The department is encouraging witnesses to provide any details, however small, that could help identify the man who left the cash.
Key Takeaways
- A homeowner on South Providence Road found $450 in cash inside her mailbox on Dec. 6.
- The suspect is described as a balding man, about 5’8″, wearing a black puffer coat, aged 20‑30.
- Police are seeking witnesses and any surveillance footage to locate the individual.
The incident remains a puzzling case for Delaware County authorities, who are determined to return the money to its rightful owner while uncovering the identity of the man who left it behind.
