Man Gets Back $10,000 Thrown In Trash

Garbage truck stopped en route to dump; man finds money-filled sock

Alberto has never put his money in a bank, but after yesterday's brush with financial disaster, he might consider opening an account.

The Annapolis man, who had saved up $10,000 over the years, was stowing his money in an old sock. But two days ago, his wife mistook the sock for a diaper, tossed it in the trash and put the bag outside for pickup.

Because Alberto fears his family could become a robbery target, The Capital is not disclosing his full name.

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