Small-Town Police Chief Takes Matters Into His Own Hands After Young Girl’s Bike Disappears

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In a time of social upheaval, with several urban communities learning the natural consequences of defunding the police, it’s good to receive a reminder of the invaluable services provided by a good police force.

And today that reminder comes from the police chief of the small town of Westfield, New York, one Corbin Meleen, according to the town’s website, who went above and beyond the call of duty in rectifying the situation of a little girl’s stolen bike.

Westfield resident Alese Kircher first posted Monday on Facebook a request for help to find her daughter Ellie’s stolen bike.

“Probably a long shot but I’ll try anyways. If anyone around Westfield sees this bike please let me know,” she wrote.

On Wednesday, Kircher shared on Facebook that Meleen had stopped by with a “spectacular surprise” Ellie.

“He stopped by this morning saying they looked at a couple suspected places with no luck, so he wanted to get her a new one,” Kircher wrote.

 

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