Seasonal & Holidays
Grinch On The Loose In Cherry Hill: Police Seek Help Finding Holiday Caper
Police are seeking a 'fugitive' known to show up around Christmastime. He may be at their toy drive on Friday afternoon.
CHERRY HILL, NJ — A troublemaker known to show up around Christmastime is on the loose in Cherry Hill, and he's a mean one.
Cherry Hill police are trying to track down the alleged "fugitive," who they say has been sneaking around the township and trying to "borrow" a few things that aren't his.
Police shared a grainy photo of the suspect in action, who resembles the Grinch:
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The Grinch's last-known address is on Mt. Crumpit. He was previously accused of stealing Christmas presents and decorations from Whoville residents, but he avoided jail time after his heart grew three sizes.
"We have reason to believe he may show up at Road Runner Sports later today, possibly around 4:00 PM, attempting to blend in with the crowd at our Toy Drive," police said.
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If you see this holiday caper, snap a photo.
The Cherry Hill Police Department's annual toy drive runs from 4-5 p.m. Friday at Road Runner Sports (921 Haddonfield Rd.). Members of the public can stop by and drop off a gift. Santa Claus and the Grinch will be attending.
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