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Stolen chickens and geese from Grosse Pointe Park nonprofit found safe less than a mile away
By Peter Maxwell at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
All 22 chickens and two geese stolen from a Grosse Pointe Park nonprofit's educational farm over the Fourth of July holiday weekend have been found safe and returned home.The animals belonged to the Ribbons Farm 4-H Club and were kept at the Full Circle Foundation's garden in Detroit . Volunteers ...
Key takeaway The animals belonged to the Ribbons Farm 4-H Club and were kept at the Full Circle Foundation's garden in Detroit.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The recovery of the stolen chickens and geese from the Full Circle Foundation's garden in Grosse Pointe Park is a welcome relief for the community, particularly for the Ribbons Farm 4-H Club, which relies on these animals for educational purposes. The fact that the thieves went to great lengths to care for the birds, even building a coop using stolen materials, suggests a level of irony in their actions. Meanwhile, the role of local news coverage in facilitating the return of the animals cannot be overstated, as it helped raise awareness and ultimately led to a tip that resulted in their safe recovery. As the community breathes a sigh of relief, it's worth noting that this incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and the power of local reporting in bringing people together to resolve issues that affect local organizations and residents.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? All 22 chickens and two geese stolen from a Grosse Pointe Park nonprofit's educational farm over the Fourth of July holiday weekend have been found safe and returned home.The animals belonged to the Ribbons Farm 4-H Club and were kept at the Full Circle Foundation's garden in Detroit. Volunteers ...
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