FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A mother has good news after looking for a stuffed animal toy that went missing at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after a shooting at the airport Friday.
when accused shooter Esteban Ruiz Santiago opened fire in baggage claim. He was taken into custody by the Broward County Sheriff's Department without incident that same day.
Kim Lariviere, mother of 10-year-old Courtney Gelinas, took to social media Monday to ask for help.
According to Lariviere's tweet, the stuffed toy bear, Rufus, went missing from Terminal 2 at gate D8. The tan bear appears to have on a red onesie with a hoodie.
@browardsheriff Looking for Rufus from Terminal2 D8. Crying daughter cannot sleep. #FLLshooting help! pic.twitter.com/fMoVPwiFq5
— Lariviere (@klariviere3) January 9, 2017
The Broward County Sheriff's Office
Monday.
"Has anyone seen #Rufus? Help @klariviere3 find her daughter's stuffed animal that was lost in the #FLLshooting," it tweeted Monday afternoon.
Has anyone seen #Rufus? Help @klariviere3 find her daughter's stuffed animal that was lost in the #FLLshooting. https://t.co/oT0ykVKqiU
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) January 9, 2017
By Tuesday morning,
that Rufus had been found.
Rufus has been located!! Thx for sharing everyone. One happy kid!
— Lariviere (@klariviere3) January 10, 2017
, over 23,000 items have been collected and are in the process of being identified. Those inquiring about items left at the airport may contact the Broward County Call Center at 866-435-9355.
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