Theft of toys donated to police charity was an inside job!

[Tanuki]

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/12/20/us/police-dog-stealing-toys-trnd/index.html?__twitter_impression=true

"A Massachusetts police department has a thief in its midst.

Officers with the Franklin Police department had worked diligently to collect toys for needy children this holiday season, but noticed that some of those toys were disappearing, according to CNN affiliate WFXT.

Fortunately, the culprit was caught in the act and on camera. It was their own therapy dog, Ben Franklin.

Ben tried to outrun officers when they caught him carrying a baby doll in its carrier by the handle. But he ended up just leading them back to the stash of goodies by his bed under a desk.

Police were unable to recover the toys from Ben, due to an excess of slobber. Officers have instead replaced the stolen toys, the station reported.

He will likely not face charges, the station said, but he has been banned from the toy room." (More)

[Bev54]

1. Fun story

Puts a smile on one's face during these trying times.

[Generic Other]

2. He needs a cone of shame

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[dixiechiken1]

6. LOLOLOL

Look at that smile... what a GREAT photo!

And what a great story about Ben.

[FM123]

3. "He will likely not face charges, the station said, but he has been banned from the toy room."

I love every part of this cute story!

[smirkymonkey]

4. Awww! Ben is such a little sweetie!

You can't possibly get mad at him! Just look at that precious little face.

[Tanuki]

7. And he was probably so happy, thinking that his nice human friends

had put together a whole room full of toys for him to choose from!

[Totally Tunsie]

5. Ben lives in the same town as my son and family.

He's a local celebrity and star!

[smirkymonkey]

8. Hi Tunsie!

He is such a little angel! I hope your son and family get a chance to visit him!

[malaise]

9. Sweet