NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A New Castle man thought a garbage can on Cunningham Avenue would be a good place to hide his money, but that didn't turn out to be the case.

The man, whose name has not been released, allegedly stuffed $30,000 inside the can, but when he went to retrieve it later, it was gone.

Police aren't saying why the man hid they money in the trash can. The man is offering a $1,000 reward for anyone who returns the money.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Castle Police Department.