Rhami Zeini, 16, says he opened the purse to find the owner's identification and was surprised when he discovered more money than he had ever seen in his life, reports CBS affiliate KCOY-TV.
Zeini wasn't left empty-handed for his good deed. The purse's owner was so touched by the teen's honest actions that she gave him a $100 reward for his trouble, reports KCOY-TV.
Kelly Hoover, public information officer for the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office, told KCOY-TV the owner says she was going on a hike and probably left her purse on the roof of her car, then accidentally drove away.
The Sheriff's office thanked the teen on Twitter Saturday, writing, "What a great example of doing the right thing even when no one is watching."
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