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Greensboro police beat FedEx at its own game this morning by delivering something oh-so special to students at Gillespie Park Elementary School. Their arcade claw machine was stolen Friday, and some officers made sure they wouldn't go another day without it.

Here's the beginning of Ryan Seals' story.

GREENSBORO — On the night of Friday the 13th, thieves stole seven smiles from Room 404 at Gillespie Park Elementary School.

They took them right off the faces of third- and fourth-graders — all special needs students — who arrived to Susan Bass’ classroom the following Monday morning to find their beloved arcade claw machine gone along with about $10 in candy.

Playing on the small machine for a prize each Friday was a weekly reward for a job well done in the classroom — an extra incentive for the students to try their hardest.

“They were so upset, there were tears,” Bass said. “It was hard for them to understand why someone would do this.”

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