City to offer reward for lost property

People who hand in lost and found items will get a cash reward of 10 percent of the cost of theproperty under a proposal being considered in Guangzhou province, Guangzhou Daily reports.

The regulation, once implemented, will benefit both parties, the paper said quoting a policeofficer. The move is currently under public consultation.

However, some are doubtful about the method, saying greedy people are not likely to returnitems for a mere 10 percent reward, and noble people will return the item without requiring areward.