Teen who stole ‘Autism Awareness’ bear returns it 2 days later

<p>A teenage prankster who stole an “Autism Awareness” teddy bear early this week has returned it after public outrage.</p>

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<p>A teenage prankster who stole an “Autism Awareness” teddy bear early this week has returned it after public outrage.</p>