US police dispatched to report theft… I opened my wallet instead of handcuffs

The U.S. police, who were dispatched after receiving reports of theft, gave a hand of compassion to the suspect.

According to CNN on the 2nd of the local time, police officer Matt Lima from the Somerset Police Department in Massachusetts was dispatched to one Mart on the 20th of last month.

This is because two women were caught secretly serving food at the self-checkout without paying for some food.

Two children caught the eye of the Lima police officer who arrived at the scene.

It was the children of the suspects.

Lima police officers first separated them from the suspects so that the children were not aware of the incident.

Then I asked about the incident.

The suspects confessed that “it is difficult to make a living.”

He also said, “The stolen items were ingredients for Christmas dinner for children.”

Lima policeman was reminded of two children and children of his age.

He opened his wallet and bought a gift certificate for $250 (about 270,000 won).

They then handed the vouchers to the theft suspects.

He gave a hand of warmth so that he could buy groceries at other marts.

In an interview with the local media, Lima police officer said, “The moment I saw two children with a woman, my children came to mind,” and “Obviously, this family needed help.”

He said, “I did what I thought was right,” and “I just tried to show empathy a little.”

Lima police officers warned the suspects not to steal things and did not put them in a separate deposit.

“The Lima Police Officer’s actions are a good example of what it means to protect and serve community members,” said George McNeil, Somerset Police Commissioner.