When a 14-year-old boy’s lawn mower was stolen in Evansville, Indiana, it seemed like a minor theft — until police learned it

was more than just a tool. The mower had been his birthday gift, and he’d used it to cut grass for elderly neighbors for free, out of kindness.

Moved by his story, officers from the Evansville Police Department went beyond duty. Instead of simply filing a report, they took up a collection

from their own pockets. Officer Seibert bought a brand-new mower and gas can from Lowe’s and returned it to the boy — no ceremony, just quiet compassion.

Evansville Watch shared a photo of the boy smiling beside the officers, and the post quickly gained attention

— not for outrage, but for goodness. In a world filled with negative headlines, this story stood out as a reminder that true kindness still exists.

Thank you to Officer Seibert, Officer Siegel, and the others who acted not just as officers,

but as caring neighbors. They didn’t just replace a mower — they restored a young man’s hope and showed him that his selfless acts matter.