Victor S. steals 42,000 euro Christmas decorations from the baseball stadium
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That’s so Grinch!
Man steals Christmas decorations worth over 42,000 euros
Victor S. becomes the baseball Grinch.
Joliet Police Department
He attempts the Christmas home run!
In broad daylight, a man climbs onto the baseball field of the Joliet Slammers from Illinois (USA). But Victor S. doesn’t want to hit any balls, but instead wants to improve his Christmas budget. The 52-year-old stole decorations worth $45,000 (around 42,700 euros).
Baseball team searches for the Grinch
The Joliet Slammers have a rude awakening just before their Glow Holiday Festival. Three lighted reindeer are missing from Duly Health & Care Field, the baseball team’s stadium. On both November 11th and 12th, a man climbed onto the site, packed the almost four-meter-high decoration onto his pickup truck and ran off.
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The Christmas decorations in the baseball stadium.
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On Facebook, the team is asking for help in the search: “Help us identify this Grinch trying to steal the holiday cheer at Slammers Stadium! Earlier this week, this Grinch drove by and took three reindeer from the grounds right before our big Glow Holiday Festival was supposed to take place!”
And the police actually managed to make an arrest a short time later! On Monday (November 25th) Victor S. is arrested. According to the investigation, he is said to have sold the decorations and made $45,000 (around €42,700). The authorities released the American for the time being with a summons.
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Co-owner offers donation as a reward
Both the Slammers and the police can now look forward to a Merry Christmas again. Because Night Train Veeck, co-owner of the team, is offering a reward before the search. Now he is keeping his promise. “Thanks to our holiday hero, a detective with the Joliet Police Department, the Grinch’s attempt to steal joy and hilarity only sparked more generosity.”
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“As promised, the Slammers and the Glow Holiday Festival will donate a cash reward to the detective’s favorite charity! Even the Grinch couldn’t beat the spirit of giving in Joliet!” (fkl)
