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IMPD officer replaces 81-year-old's stolen wagon

The officer used his own money to buy the woman a wagon she used to transport her groceries after she reported it stolen.

INDIANAPOLIS — An IMPD officer is getting recognition after a generous act for an east side resident.

IMPD East District posted about the kind gesture on its Facebook page. The department said an 81-year-old woman called to report someone had stolen a Red Radio Flyer Wagon from her shed. But it wasn't just any wagon. The woman used it to transport her groceries. The officer knew it was significant to her and her independence, so he took the report, but figured it was unlikely she'd ever see the wagon again.

So he decided to take matters into his own hands.

He used his own money to replace the stolen wagon with a new cart to transport her groceries.

Credit: IMPD
An 81-year-old woman is the owner of a new grocery cart thanks to the generosity of an IMPD East District officer.

When the officer presented the new cart to the woman, she said "she was sad when the wagon was taken but was happy that he made it all better again," according to the Facebook post.

"This shows the compassion of your IMPD Officers and their willingness to truly serve the community," the department said. "Thank you Officer for taking the time to circle back around and take care of this citizen. Job well done."

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