Three-metre inflatable Santa snatched from sports store
A large inflatable Santa Claus has been stolen from a Melbourne sports store.
CCTV shows the apparent offender slinking past the SportsFirst outlet in Eltham about 3am on Saturday.
The robber can be seen holding cutting tools, which the store owners believe were used to cut the power chord of the three-metre tall Santa.
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On Saturday morning, there was no sign of the inflatable, which was aimed at spreading the holiday spirit and attracting customers.
The incident has been reported to police.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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