What Looks Like a Money Bag Turns Out to be a Pillow
On a breezy Sunday evening, a passer‑by in the Sengkang area saw something that could have been the next big get‑rich‑quick scheme, only to find out it was just a discarded cushion.
Setting the Scene
Location: Block 297, Compassvale Street, multi‑storey carpark
Time: About 10 pm on May 20
- Spotting the “money bag” – a bag‑shaped object emblazoned with a $‑sign.
- Concern raised – someone on the scene called the police just to be safe.
- Police arrive – a female officer dons gloves, examines, and laughs a bit.
- Result – it’s a pillow, not a fortune.
Why It Looked Suspicious
The item’s design matches the popular “Money Bags Cushion” from local retailer Meykrs. At 40 cm by 24 cm, the plush cushion contains polyester balls and comes with cheeky marketing that promises “the next best thing” for dreamers of a literal money bag.
The Real Story
Comes out of the bag one would think: it was a pillow that someone tossed far too far from its original home, and no money ever made its way into it.
Public Reactions
Residents passing by paused to snap selfies with the “mysterious” pillow before hurrying off. The situation was humorously tense: “I was worried something was wrong, so I called the police, just in case,” the passer‑by recounted.
Police Response
Instead of a money‑theft gala, the officers found a comfy cushion left behind. The scene ended with the police car hanging back from the awkward pillow, the culprit’s generosity now unknown—an honest mistake rather than an ill intent.
So next time you spot a bag with a $‑sign on it, double‑check that it’s really containing cash and not a boomerang pillow. It’s always better to get the help of a police officer… or just a plain cushion.
