Good Samaritan steps up to help Grandview carpenter after trailer, tools stolen
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some good news, a good Samaritan who saw our story about a carpenter who said his trailer and equipment were stolen in Grandview, is stepping up to help.
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Kyle Hudson now has a set of tools and lots of equipment thanks to a generous donation.
'Once it leaves here it's yours,' the good Samaritan said. 'I hope it helps.'
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'It's incredible,' Hudson said. 'It very much will.'
The man who donated more than a dozen pieces of equipment wanted to remain anonymous, but felt pulled to help.
He heard Hudson's story.
Hudson said in May, a thief took off with his trailer, along with all his Milwaukee tools and work equipment inside.
It was parked outside his home in Grandview and wasn't insured.
He said about $10,000-worth of items — gone.
'The material and the equipment got stolen in the trailer,' Hudson said.
A generous viewer saw our FOX4 story and reached out to help Hudson, a total stranger.
We were there for the hand off of equipment, including saws, drills, even an air compressor.
They were all items he owned.
'They were items that I've had it for several years and I love it.' The man said. 'Sell it or do whatever to get you some Milwaukee stuff again.'
'It means getting back to work sooner than later,' Hudson said, 'With everything here pretty much immediately. And that was pretty far out of sight.'
The man donating this equipment related to Hudson's story. He said about ten years ago, a thief stole $25-30,000-worth of work equipment out of his trailer.
He told me, that's why he wants to help.
Hudson said since the trailer and everything inside was stolen, he's lost several projects.He's grateful this equipment will help him get back to work.
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'I can't express my gratitude enough,' Hudson said. 'There are good people out there, it might not be your next-door neighbor but there are people that are going to help if you speak up.
Grandview police told FOX4 on Tuesday they'll look into the stole trailer and equipment.
'The response from the community's been overwhelming,' Kyle said.
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