Police officer buys groceries for financially strapped family after finding boy trying to buy snacks by himself

'Concerned for the child's safety, Officer Riley gave him a ride home,' the Austin Police Department explained of the June 3 incident.

An Austin, Texas police officer, concerned for a young boy's safety, drove him home and then later returned with groceries for his family.

"Concerned for the child's safety, Officer Riley gave him a ride home," the Facebook post explained of the June 3 incident."Once inside the residence, he found out that the family was going through difficult financial times." "Please join us in commending Officer Riley for helping out a family in need. He showed true heart with this act of kindness and is just one example of how our officers work to make Austin a safe community," the post finished.

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