Crime & Safety

Grinch Grabs Lighted Reindeer and ... Inflatable Dog?

Christmas decorations were taken from resident's front yard Saturday night or early Sunday, reports state.

The Christmas season often seems to bring out the best in people, but one resident was reminded over the weekend the season can bring out Grinches, too.


A resident of the 900 block of East Michigan Street reported Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 that someone stole a white metal-frame reindeer with white lights from his front yard. The Grinch or grinches also made off with a 6-foot inflatable golden retriever.


The theft occurred overnight. The value of the two Christmas decorations was estimated at $85.

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