Family of sick Somerset boy has hundreds of dollars in money and gift cards stolen

The parent of a special Somerset boy has had hundreds of dollars in money and gift cards stolen.

Cassie Placido, whose son is well known as Superhero Alex, had her wallet stolen out of her car in Somerset.

“Thank you to whoever stole my wallet the one time I accidentally left it in the car. Those gift cards are from kind people who support our family while our son goes through CANCER treatment to BUY GROCERIES. I totally appreciate you attempting to use all my Credit cards- and for stealing the cash I had in my wallet. I am working part time. I can’t return full time because of all this. My partner hasn’t worked since APRIL taking care of our son. And you even taking my license and work business cards. Hundreds- gone. I hope you have stale chips every day for the rest of your life. I hope you stub your toe every night on the way to the bathroom. Hope the few hundred was worth it. Happy Friday.”

Fall River Reporter spoke to Cassie and she said she had at least $200 in the wallet and at least a few hundred dollars in gift cards, among other things.

“We use the gift cards for groceries and stuff. They used it at CVS in Fall River sometime so police (are) trying to pull (the) camera (footage).”

16-year-old Alex Rogers is known across the community for his personality and fight and has spent a good deal of time at Boston Childrens Hospital. Alex is also on the bone marrow transplant list.

If you are interested in donating to the family’s fundraiser, click here.

If you have any information concerning the theft, contact Somerset Police.