A police community support officer (PCSO) found a driving licence and sought help from members of the public to help locate its owner.
But this wasn’t just a regular lost and found item. What was remarkable about this particular lost item, is that it’s owner has a magical vehicle.
Northants police said:"Yesterday, Paul Hurst - one of our PCSOs, found a lost driving licence on his patrols.
“It was like nothing he'd seen before so he took it to some experts at Totstop Day Nursery in Brackmills for closer inspection.
“Strangely, the children there knew who it was straight away…”
Children turned detective as the investigation unfolded dramatically.
Northants police said: “Paul asked them if they'd witnessed anything suspicious nearby that could identify where the owner of the licence had come from & how he'd lost it!
“None of them had seen the owner, but according to the very excited young people, this chap lived at a workshop in the North Pole.
“The children helped Paul seal an envelope to get the licence back to its owner in time for the big night!”
In what can only be described as a Christmas miracle, the children got a very special response.
Northants police said: “As if by magic, that very afternoon - they received a reply which thanked them for their help and included some small treats too.
“On a serious note, it was great to bring some festive cheer to these small people after another difficult & challenging year.
“The visit was a brilliant way to engage with the children and break barriers, as well as being able to promote helping one another, & being kind & nice.”
The move by Northants police is being praised across the country.
One Twitter user @KJRhodes17 said: “Absolutely love this. Guaranteed those kids will talk about that for days and possibly weeks to come.”
Another Twitter user @SimaoSegunda said: “Excellent work all round, I think. Merry Christmas.”
One Twitter user couldn't resist cheeky banter with the police. @nx1977 commented: “Not caught over the mince pie limit again?”
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