Exemplary behavior from a sanitation worker! Handed over a box full of gold to the police

Exemplary behavior from a sanitation worker! Handed over a box full of gold to the police

25.04.2026 14:10

Yaşar Akdoğan, a sanitation worker in Kırşehir, turned in a box full of gold he found to the police. It was learned that Akdoğan, who earned appreciation for his behavior, was promoted in his job and given a monetary reward.

It occurred on Lise Street in Kırşehir. Yaşar Akdoğan, who was doing cleaning work, found a box on the street. 

Example Behavior from a Cleaning Worker



HE DELIVERED GOLD WORTH 150 THOUSAND TL TO THE POLICE

Akdoğan, who checked the inside of the box, reported the situation to his administrative superiors upon realizing it was gold. Together with the assigned teams, the box was taken to the municipal police and then to the police station. During the count at the station, the value of the gold inside the box was determined to be approximately 150 thousand TL. The gold was taken into custody along with the report. 

His Behavior Was Rewarded

HIS BEHAVIOR WAS REWARDED

It was learned that Akdoğan, who was rewarded for his thoughtful behavior, was promoted and also given a monetary award. Describing what he experienced, Yaşar Akdoğan said: "While working, I found gold in a box. I told the duty sergeant, and then we took it to the station. The mayor and my directors also rewarded me."

Example Behavior from a Cleaning Worker

On the other hand, Şaban Kaynak, a municipal worker serving in the same area, expressed his happiness about his colleague's considerate behavior. 

Example Behavior from a Cleaning Worker

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