Mystery ‘riddler’ hides boxes of cash along with cryptic clues as treasure hunt sends town into frenzy

A GENEROUS riddler has been hiding boxes of cash around a town that can only be found by solving a cryptic clue. Residents of Miramichi in Canada have been scouring the streets in the hope of finding rewards before anyone else. FacebookResidents are given clues to find packages of cash[/caption] FacebookLocal Tim Sutton says the treasure hunt gets people out of the house[/caption] But the riddler’s identity is shrouded in mystery, with him using the alias Roman Dungarvan – a reference to a local ghost tale. He posts the clues on a Facebook group called Miramichi Mystery Machine. The first was shared at the start of the month with a post reading: “May 1, 7pm, $100 hidden at Ritchie Wharf.” Since then, the daily clues have become more cryptic – often with distorted pictures and images from horror films. Read more world news DAD'S FURY I got sarcastic note from neighbours telling me to 'mow my lawn' - I'm furious BABY TO GO I gave birth in a Burger King car park… but I still preferred it to hospital Hundreds of captivated locals are now taking part in the hope of bagging $100 (£60) and $50 (£30) bills. The mystery man claims he is doing the challenge to “make amends for the family’s dark past”. His Facebook page reads: “Roman Dungarvon, descendant of the original Dungarvon Whooper is back in Miramichi to make amends to the city and people for the family’s dark haunted past. “Follow the clues. Find the treasures. Beware of the whooping screams that some still hear at night.” Most read in The Sun 'next chapter' Jesy Nelson in tears as she flies home after Little Mix perform last concert FATAL SMASH Dog walker, 41, killed with 3 golden retrievers named as 'horror squeals' heard RY-LY CHARGED Rylan's emotional Eurovision reaction airs around world as he leaps from seat 'DEEPEST SADNESS' Britney Spears reveals she has lost her baby in heartbreaking post KICKED OFF ITV's big Saturday night shows In For A Penny and Romeo & Duet cancelled bikini babe Jesy Nelson stuns in white bikini as Little Mix gear up for final performance The ghost story is about the alleged murder of a young Irish cook along the Dungarvon River in the late 19th century. One local, Tim Sutton, has been taking part in the treasure hunt since the start. He told CBC News: “Since this began I’ve made many new friends and also old friends whom I haven’t seen in a long time. “I am thankful they got people out of the house and active.” Read More on The Sun TATT HAPPENED? I went to a tattoo artist to get my sleeve fixed – instead, she went rogue WASH THIS SPACE Mrs Hinch fans go crazy over a 99p hack to get patio sparkling like new Distillery owner Cheryl Brown added: “Whoever’s behind this is doing a fair amount of promotion for local businesses, which is good. “It’s still a bit creepy.” FacebookOne of the cryptic clues posted on Facebook[/caption] FacebookThe riddler’s identity is a secret[/caption]