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Boys' Stolen Bike Replaced by Officers in Show of True Holiday Spirit

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Published on December 26, 2023
Boys' Stolen Bike Replaced by Officers in Show of True Holiday SpiritSource: Facebook/Carrollton Police Department - Georgia

A group of police officers replaced an 11-year-old boy's stolen Christmas bike. The theft was reported to the Carrollton Police Department by the young boy, Brayden, according to a statement on social media from the department, his dismay was shared as he disclosed that someone had made off with his brand-new bicycle.

After logging the theft report, as detailed by 11Alive, Lt. Kenerly and his team of officers pooled together, buying a replacement bike and delivering it to Brayden's doorstep.

Carrollton Police Department's social media post revealed that "Brayden was so very grateful, but these guys got the best gift of the day…..the gift of giving. Our hearts are full"

Atlanta News First reported the mother's heartfelt response, "all kids deserve to ride their bikes on Christmas," further adding "We are beyond blessed to be apart of this community, cause the conversation I had with these officers felt like I was talking to family and how personal they took someone taking my babies bike was genuinely moving."