By NOA HALFF FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 21:08 GMT, 25 December 2024 | Updated: 21:31 GMT, 25 December 2024

A devastated Colorado farmer has made an emotional plea to her followers after cruel thieves stole her entire livestock right before Christmas.

The farmer, known on TikTok as ‘twocenttuesday’, broke down in tears as she revealed her four prized Berkshire female pigs along with 60 meat birds and 20 laying hens were stolen from her property just south of Pueblo, Colorado.

‘We’ve just been devastated,’ she sobbed in the TikTok video posted on Christmas Eve. ‘Our livestock and our livelihood has just been stolen.’

‘If anyone in the southern Colorado region, or surrounding areas could help me out, that would be super swell.’ 

She captioned the now-viral video: ‘TikTok do your thing. These poor babies were all stolen last night just south of Pueblo Colorado. Please help us find them! They are precious to us and don’t deserve whatever is happening to them. Thanks!’ 

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The farmer posted a follow-up video where she shockingly admitted she’s found ‘peace’ with the tragedy due to the overwhelming community response.

In the touching video shared Wednesday, the TikToker compared her story with the Grinch trying to steal Christmas.

‘You know how the Grinch tried to steal Christmas from the Whos? Well, we had a real Grinch try to steal our Christmas,’ she said. 

A devastated Colorado farmer has made an emotional plea to her followers after cruel thieves stole her entire livestock right before Christmas 

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The farmer, known on TikTok as ‘twocenttuesday’, broke down in tears as she revealed her four prized Berkshire female pigs along with 60 meat birds and 20 laying hens were stolen from her property just south of Pueblo, Colorado

‘But just like in the movie, instead we found compassion and kindness and a community of support,’ she continued.

‘Someone stole my pigs and my chickens but the bible tells us all things work together for the good of those who love god.’

She revealed there’s no update on her missing livestock, however, she’s found ‘peace about it’ after receiving the outpouring of support.

‘We have no news on our livestock but there was such a silver lining of support that i kind of have a peace about it. 

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‘I wish I had my livestock back but knowing that I am supported as significantly as I am is just absolutely beautiful, so thank you and Merry Christmas.’ 

The farmer posted a follow-up video where she revealed there was no update on the missing livestock yet but admitted she’s found ‘peace’ with the tragedy due to the overwhelming community response

Users rushed to offer support and advice, with one suggesting she check the ‘closest auction yards and her local brand inspector.’

Many other wished her luck and prayed for the return of her livestock.

‘Have you hired any new workers or had any new visitors? This sounds like an inside job,’ another user questioned.

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Last-minute Christmas shoppers made the best of Christmas Eve on Tuesday, as thousands of people flooded Colorado stores to pick up their final gifts before the holiday. Among the many stores filled with customers was the Scheels in Johnstown.

 “The last few days here at Scheels have been pretty crazy,” said Michael Petersen, assistant store leader. “You can definitely tell the panic on people’s faces. The last-minute shoppers are definitely out. I am one of them, too. They are out in full force today.”

Petersen said he believed one of the main reasons the store was so busy was due to their wide range of products they offer. The company doesn’t specialize in one specific topic or product, but rather seems to sell a little of everything.

They sell everything from food to guns, clothing, sporting goods, furniture, art, shoes and even homemade baked goods.

“We are kind of like your one stop shop, especially for your Christmas list,” Petersen said. “Anything, top to bottom on your Christmas list, you can find them here.”

Some Northern Coloradans said they took note of the wide range of products and intentionally came to the location to look for their items.

“We are out doing some last minute shopping. And we are enjoying it and spreading the spirit. We are out to do smiles and find those last hidden gems,” said Hahn Ainsworth, a local shopper.

Sporting a Christmas-decorated suit jacket, Ainsworth said he was happy to be helping others enjoy the holiday spirit.

“Yeah, lots of compliments and lots of fun. Just trying to bring the joy where you can,” Ainsworth said.

Taylor, Paula and Blair Johnson brought their puppy with them to shop on the final day before Christmas.

“They have a lot of everything,” Taylor said. “We will find something for sure.”

“I love Scheels, it’s an awesome place to be,” Paula said.

“They have a little bit of everything,” Blair said.

Taylor joked that the last-minute gifts they bought were intentionally saved for last.

“We are doing some last-minute Christmas shopping for some of our loved ones that were bottom of our list,” Taylor said.

Scheels closed down their store at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, meaning they won’t reopen until Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m., when many other local businesses will also reopen.

With her shopping for Christmas 2024 officially complete, Paula Johnson said she was looking forward to relaxing for the rest of the holiday.

“I can’t wait to relax and have a nice little cocktail tonight,” Paula said.