Roeland Park is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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| Officer Mark Engravalle (L); Sarah Robinson (R) |
Sarah Robinson was the perpetrator. The merchandise stolen amounted to $300. and consisted of children's shoes, diapers and baby wipes.
Her husband had accidentally drowned several years ago. She is in dire financial straits. She and her children were living in her car.
She stated that she had run out of friends to ask for help and she feared she would lose her kids to Child Protective Services.
The Police were called to the store and Officer Mark Engravalle found the woman and her children in the parking lot. Three of the kids had no shoes and had dirty feet. They were crying because they thought that the Police were going to take their mother to jail.
Mark said that the woman's story touched his heart and he went into the store and came out with diapers, wipes and a pair of shoes for each of the children. He paid for
this out of his own pocket.
The Police were called to the store and Officer Mark Engravalle found the woman and her children in the parking lot. Three of the kids had no shoes and had dirty feet. They were crying because they thought that the Police were going to take their mother to jail.
Mark said that the woman's story touched his heart and he went into the store and came out with diapers, wipes and a pair of shoes for each of the children. He paid for
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| The Good Samaritan reaches out to others, selflessly. |
He said that he just wanted to do right by the children. He is a father of two children himself.
Sarah Robinson was given a ticket for shoplifting but was not arrested.
Sarah Robinson was extremely grateful for this act of generosity and kindness. She knows that she did the wrong thing in attempting to shoplift.
Many others have been touched by Mark's kind act and have contributed to helping this homeless family.
Sarah Robinson was given a ticket for shoplifting but was not arrested.
Sarah Robinson was extremely grateful for this act of generosity and kindness. She knows that she did the wrong thing in attempting to shoplift.
Many others have been touched by Mark's kind act and have contributed to helping this homeless family.
Donations can be made through the Roeland Park Police Department at 913-677-3363 or donations can be sent to the Sarah J. Robinson Donation Account, Mission Bank, 5115 Roe Blvd., Roeland Park, Kansas, 66205.
Mark had recently received an award for helping to save a choking infant. Police Officials describe him as a good man with a compassionate heart.
God bless Mark Engravalle. He is a Good Samaritan.
God bless all who come to the aid of strangers. Amen.
God bless Mark Engravalle. He is a Good Samaritan.
God bless all who come to the aid of strangers. Amen.
Pray for Sarah, that she gets on her feet and is able to provide a home for herself and for her children. Amen.