The Salvation Army in New Mexico is experiencing its own Christmas miracle of sorts.

Residents in New Mexico pitched in to help after a Salvation Army truck full of toys was stolen.


“The Grinch will not have this victory,” Salvation Army Lt. Christopher Rockwell told the Associated Press on Saturday.

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A 2011 Toyota Sienna was stolen Tuesday night in Farmington, New Mexico, with more than $6,000 in toy donations stored inside. Rockwell alleges that a pickpocket likely stole the keys for the vehicle while a Salvation Army worker was within a store.

Since the theft, local Salvation Army organizers have moved to replace the donations, asking residents to replace what was stolen. Respondents have donated “lots of toys, lots of clothing” alongside hygiene products and cash to cover the lost costs.

The public response revealed the “compassion and the hearts that people have for each other here,” Rockwell said. “It’s a massive blessing beyond comprehension.”

Police were able to identify the suspect behind the theft on Saturday as 37-year-old Anthony Crespin and said that an arrest warrant has been issued for Crespin.

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As of Sunday morning, no arrest has been made, and the van has not been located.

The Salvation Army is facing pressure across the United States as it struggles to fill volunteer hour slots and donations. This struggle appears to correlate with the Christian nonprofit group's decision to publish a guide on racism. The guide was later withdrawn after complaints were filed.