‘He was just ecstatic;’ Police buy toys for 4-year-old boy who had birthday gifts stolen

Two local police officers went above and beyond their typical duties to make sure a four-year-old boy had a birthday to remember.

“This is just one of those types of crimes that really makes you raise an eyebrow,” said Huber Heights Officer Drew Olinger.

The four-year-old’s birthday gifts were stolen at a trampoline park, and Olinger decided to go above the badge.

“Honestly it’s a great opportunity for us to actually do something to actually make a difference,” Olinger said. “I went to the local Walgreens and just found every PAW Patrol thing I could find, I was so excited,” Olinger said.

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He called Officer Joe Sanchez and told him about the plan to surprise the child.

“I thought that was the greatest idea ever,” Sanchez said.

As they were walking up to the little boy’s front door Sanchez said he was thinking about one thing.

“I was only thinking about the smile that’s gonna be on his face,” he said.

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