Kelsey McShane

USA TODAY

A police officer went above and beyond the call of duty for a 3-year-old boy and his mom.

Officer Derek Pratico responded to a car burglary and when he arrived to the scene he found the victim extremely upset.

She explained her son's birthday gift had been stolen from the car and she couldn't afford to purchase another one.

Officer Pratico wrote up the report and left the scene.

But shortly after, he returned with a birthday present for the young boy as well as a special surprise for his mother. Watch the video above to see all of the gifts this officer purchased with his own money!

"I did not do this for any recognition, I just felt it was the right thing to do at the moment" explains Officer Pratico.

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