CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department is thanking a civilian who left a special message outside department headquarters in downtown.

Charles Francis, who is CPD’s Public Information Officer, said an employee found beautifully painted rocks with a special message of thanks on Friday.

One of the stones said: “Thanks for all you do,” and another simply said “#PoliceRocks.”

“A truly heartfelt thank you to the wonderful person or persons who did this for us,” said Francis in response. “This means the world to us!!!”