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Thief steals 9-year-old twins' lemonade stand tip jar so police and community step in
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A police force and neighborhood turned a sour moment into a sweet opportunity for two young entrepreneurs.
The Smidt family called the Ames Police Department in Iowa to report the theft, but they had no idea local officers and their community would rally to help Katelyn and Elias make up the loss. Behind the scenes, Ames Officer Celena Rohland reportedly notified colleagues and fellow first responders about the stolen tip jar.More Related News