Motorists who stopped their cars to pick up cash that fell out of Brink’s truck in East Rutherford on Thursday have so far turned in more than $10,000, however nearly $300,000 remained missing, authorities said Friday afternoon.

East Rutherford police said in a statement that two bags of cash fell from a Brink’s truck near MetLife Stadium on Thursday. One of the plastic bags had $140,000 and the other carried $370,000.

About $7,000 was returned on Thursday, hours after the incident. Another $3,000 was returned Friday morning.

One more person who scooped up money made an appointment to come into the police department on Friday night, which would bring up the total amount collected, police said.

Police have not yet released the total amount lost when the truck dropped the cash on Route 3 west during the morning rush hour. Videos showed drivers on both sides of the highway stopping to grab cash.

We have had several individuals contact ERPD & return money in this case. We would like to advise people if they have any money connected to this incident to contact ERPD at 201-438-0165 to make arrangements for its return with no charges filed. — East Rutherford Police (@ERutherfordPD) December 13, 2018

“The police have had their hands full with this,” said East Rutherford Mayor James L. Cassella.

Cassella said in addition to stopping people from taking off with money, they responded to numerous accidents that occurred when drivers stopped their cars.

“Even after it was over, there were people pulling over and getting out to look in the weeds on the side of the road,” Cassella said.

Police say keeping the money could result in a theft charge.

No joke.... it’s SNOWING money! Accident involving a Brink truck on Route 3 in East Rutherford sends cash flying. 💰 ❄️ @ABC7NY pic.twitter.com/zASqW6idG1 — Nick Amador (@NickAmadorTV) December 13, 2018

This story contains material from The Associated Press.

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