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Orlando police officer tracks down, returns lost stuffed animal to 6-year-old girl at airport

By and FOX 35 Digital Staff
Published  March 20, 2025 4:10pm EDT
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Orlando police officer tracks down missing stuffed animal

An Orlando police officer saves the day! When six-year-old Harley Reuter lost her favorite stuffed puppy at Orlando International Airport, she ran to the nearest officer hoping to find him.

The Brief

    • An officer from the Orlando Police Department saved the day when he found and returned a young girl's stuffed animal that was lost at the airport.
    • On its journey back to its owner, the stuffed puppy named "Rubble" made friends, toured an airplane and rode in the back of a patrol car.
    • The officer personally made sure Rubble made his way back to his owner with a few extra goodies for the family.

ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando police officer saved the day when a little girl lost her favorite stuffed animal at the airport. The officer helped to track down the toy puppy and return him to his rightful owner after an adventure filled with new experiences and friends. 

Meet Officer Chad Callahan

Local perspective:

Harley Reuter, 6, was heading back home to South Jersey when she noticed her stuffed puppy "Rubble" was missing.

The young girl immediately ran over to the nearest police officer at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), hoping to find the beloved toy.

Although the young girl and the officer, Chad Callahan, were unable to find the stuffed animal before Harley's plane took off, Rubble did eventually reappear at the airport.

Callahan said Rubble was out making friends and had the opportunity to ride in the back of a patrol car and in an airplane.

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(Credit: Orlando Police Department Officer Chad Callahan)

"Thank you, Chief Callahan, and thank you, Orlando Police Department," Harley's mother, Colleen Reuter, said. "To think that a little stuffed dog could bring so many people together … He (Callahan) really touched our hearts."

Callahan even personally made sure Rubble was delivered back to Harley with a few extra goodies for her family.

(Credit: Orlando Police Department Officer Chad Callahan)

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Colleen Reuter and Officer Chad Callahan with the Orlando Police Department.

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