John Deschamp was in Terminal C when he spotted something out of the ordinary on Dec. 27.
The 36-year-old tells The Star-Ledger of Newark (http://bit.ly/yYEPLu ) the cash was wadded up, some of it bound by a paper band, as if it had been stuffed in a pocket.
Officials say no security cameras were focused on the area.
The money was turned over to United Airlines because it was found near the United Elite Access check-in desk. A United spokeswoman says it will likely go to a charity if no one claims it.
The screener says he was just doing his job.
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Information from: The Star-Ledger, http://www.nj.com/starledger
