[Telepathic Intruder]

Finders keepers. If there’s no one around to claim it, and it’s on public property, why would it be wrong to pick it up?

[Ignatz]

I don’t consider the “picking it up” part to be wrong, it’s what he does after.

[one guy in new jersey]

The pokey for you too!

Unless you get an attitude adjustment.

Like a wood shampoo from Officer Krupke.

[UnwashedPeasant]

”Finders keepers. If there’s no one around to claim it, and it’s on public property, why would it be wrong to pick it up?”

Exactly! I was behind an old lady at an ATM, and she dropped a couple twenties. She never even noticed, but it was my lucky day. /s

[Joe 6-pack]

"Finders keepers. If there’s no one around to claim it, and it’s on public property, why would it be wrong to pick it up?

So, next time your car is in a public parking lot, I can just back up my tow truck, and you'll be ok with that?

[Valpal1]

Because there are statutes and case law regarding “found” property and how it must be dealt with before a “finders keepers” claim can be made. If you don’t take the proper steps, you are a thief, not a finder.