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Stolen show chickens found after anonymous tip leads Detroit 4-H club to vacant lot
By Lauren Kostiuk, Jason Wilger at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
The show chickens stolen from a Detroit 4-H club coop over the holiday weekend have been found, thanks to an anonymous tip.The tip came in Wednesday evening and led the Ribbon Farms 4-H Club to a vacant lot more than a dozen blocks from the coop. It is not yet clear who took the birds or how they...
Key takeaway The tip came in Wednesday evening and led the Ribbon Farms 4-H Club to a vacant lot more than a dozen blocks from the coop.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The recovery of the stolen show chickens is a welcome relief for the Ribbon Farms 4-H Club and the Full Circle Foundation, which has worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for young adults with special needs. The incident highlights the importance of community support and investment in local organizations that promote education and skill-building. The fact that the chickens were found in a vacant lot more than a dozen blocks from the coop suggests that the thieves may have been familiar with the area, underscoring the need for increased community engagement and neighborhood watch programs. As the Detroit police continue to investigate, the community can rally around the affected organizations by donating to help repair and reinforce the fence and install security cameras, ensuring that such incidents do not happen in the future. The outpouring of support can also help the young members of the 4-H club, like Apollo and Xavier Johnson, to continue their work with the show birds and pursue their goals in the upcoming fair.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The show chickens stolen from a Detroit 4-H club coop over the holiday weekend have been found, thanks to an anonymous tip.The tip came in Wednesday evening and led the Ribbon Farms 4-H Club to a vacant lot more than a dozen blocks from the coop. It is not yet clear who took the birds or how they...
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