A teenager in San Diego who was only 17 years old brought back a pocketbook that had been found in the parking lot of a supermarket store.

He had no expectation of receiving anything in return, but a large number of strangers have offered him compensation for his efforts.

Adrian Rodriquez made the discovery of the green purse in Ralph’s parking lot in Chula Vista, California, approximately two weeks ago.

Instead of bringing it into the store with him, he brought it to the woman’s front door and left it there.

The owner, Eliana Martin, was not present; nevertheless, her purse was left with the roommates, and security footage was later used to find the recent high school grad and convey her feelings for her.

“”Oh my God,” was the first thing that sprang to my mind when I saw the Ring camera. He is just a wee little baby,’ “Melina Marquez recalls. We need to find him so that we can show our gratitude by giving him something.

Together with Martin, she posted the arresting image to social media, and they were able to track down the young man who had returned the bag, which included twenty dollars in cash and a wallet with a number of credit cards.

Adrian shared with NBC News that his mother instilled in him the value of always acting morally even when no one is watching. To tell you the truth, I did not anticipate receiving anything in return.

The young man responded, “If someone found my possessions, I would want them returned to me.” “If someone found my belongings, I would want them returned to me.”

Nevertheless, the excellent news did not stop there. Marquez established a GoFundMe campaign in order for Adrian’s old friends and new admirers to show their appreciation for his honesty.

There were 764 contributors who gave a total of roughly $17,000…

In the footage that can be found below, Marquez of 10News is heard saying that “every parent hopes that their children would grow up to be just like this young man.”

View the video from the segment “Positively San Diego” that was broadcast on 10News…