BREAKING UPDATE: One of the Make-A-Wish Foundation's most prized items has been destroyed, and a man has been arrested in connection with the case.
The item that was stolen is the bronze statue of the first child they ever helped. That act inspired the creation of the non-profit, which began in Phoenix.
On Jan. 10, police recovered pieces of the destroyed statue and arrested 32-year-old Troy Burke for theft and trafficking of stolen property. Authorities did not say if there was a motive. "A plea to anybody out there that knows anything, heard anything or saw anything, please contact your police department. Let us know where the statue is, so we may just get it back," said Linda Pauling.
In 1980, Greicius was battling leukemia. A family friend knew he wanted to become a police officer, so he spoke with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, who made his wish come true by giving Greicius a helicopter ride and uniform. Greicius was even sworn in, becoming the state’s first and only Honorary DPS Officer.
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