The Thieves Who Stole Christmas: 3 Stories Of Real-Life ‘Grinches’

The Grinch balloon floats above New York City during the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. This week, real-life Grinches have been trying to steal Christmas cheer.

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For some, the myth of Santa Claus – a man who delivers presents for free – is hard to get behind. But a man who steals Christmas goodies? People in Pennsylvania, Idaho and Florida might find that easier to believe.

This week, real-life ‘Grinches’ in all three states stole other peoples’ Christmas cheer.

In the Sunshine State, television station WPLG reports that a man swiped a Christmas wreath from a house in Hialeah. He then traveled about four miles back to his own house, where he put the stolen wreath on his front door.