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Seizure medication stolen from terminally ill boy at Texas State Fair
A purse with Devin Cervantes's emergency seizure medication was stolen from his wheelchair during a family visit to the Texas State Fair in Dallas.
Devin is three and has terminal stage IV brain cancer; he is in hospice care and relies on the drugs to treat seizures.
His mother, Kayla Price, said the purse also held about $1,500 in cash.
The medication would cost about $2,000 to replace, and Price said she fears Devin could have a seizure without it.
Price reported the theft to Dallas police and asked whoever took the purse to return it.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
A purse containing two emergency seizure medications was stolen from the wheelchair of three-year-old Devin Cervantes at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.
Devin has terminal stage IV brain cancer and is in hospice care.
His mother, Kayla Price, said the medication would cost about $2,000 to replace and feared he could have a seizure without it.
The theft happened around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, while Price briefly attended to her older son.
Price reported the theft to Dallas police, who asked anyone with information to come forward.
- Who
- Devin Cervantes, his mother Kayla Price, and an unidentified thief.
- What
- A purse containing two emergency seizure medications and about $1,500 in cash was stolen.
- When
- Around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6.
- Where
- The State Fair of Texas in Dallas.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Price launched a GoFundMe appeal about Devin's illness.
Price's purse was stolen during the family's visit to the State Fair of Texas.
Price reported it to the Dallas Police Department.
- Child
- Devin Cervantes, age 3
- Medical condition
- Terminal stage IV brain cancer; in hospice care
- Location
- State Fair of Texas, Dallas
- Theft time
- Around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6
- Stolen contents
- Two emergency seizure medications and about $1,500 in cash
- Medication replacement cost
- About $2,000
What people are saying
The potential of my son having a seizure and me not having that medication … it sucks
I could lose everything because of someone's careless act. It really hurts because I would do anything for my baby.
I hope, I really wish you had it in your heart to return everything