Crime & Safety

Vandals Target Reindeer Christmas Decorations

One decorative reindeer was stolen and two others were damaged in separate incidents over the weekend, according to police.

Vandals went after residents' Christmas reindeer decorations over the weekend in two separate incidents, according to police reports. 

A resident in the 19400 block of South Lisadell Drive reported stolen his $40 white Christmas reindeer that was displayed in his front yard Dec. 14, a Tinley Park police report stated. 

READ: Vandal Slices Through Strands of Outdoor Christmas Lights

That same day, A couple in the 16000 block of South 76th Street reported that the wires had been cut to two lighted reindeer that were in their front yard, a report stated.

Although neighbors didn't see anyone, footprints could be seen in the snow, leading from around the reindeer to the east side of the residence, and then going east on 161st Street, where they blended in with other foot traffic in the snow on the sidewalk, the report added. 

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