A man in New South Wales apparently had enough—or couldn't get enough—of Santa Claus. Surveillance footage shows him stealing a giant, inflatable version of Old Saint Nick before dashing away.
A real-life Grinch in Australia lashed out at Santa himself; all but securing inclusion on the naughty list.
Surveillance footage released by the New South Wales Police Force shows a man briskly walking past a local business.
He then does a double-take, unlatches a fence, and matter-of-factly removes a giant inflatable Santa Claus.
The Dr.-Seuss-inspired sneak then appears to run away, quite pleased with his contribution to the time-honored holiday tradition of ruining other people's fun.
The theft occurred on the night of Sunday, December 20th.
Mirth and cheer well-preserved, "Police are ho-ho-hoping the public can help identify [the] man," ac