There always seems to be a Grinch roaming around the area at Christmas time and this year is no exception.

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This time, a thief pulled up to the Baptist Tabernacle Church on East Kingston Road in Shreveport. The guy popped the tailgate of his older model maroon Chevy Trailblazer and he started loading up the manger scene from in front of the church. The thief loaded up Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph along with the 3 wise men and even the sheep were swiped. Only the angel was left behind.

This theft happened on Saturday at about 7am. If you have any information about this theft, you are urged to get in touch with CrimeStoppers at (318) 673-7373. Maybe you will spot this manger scene pop up in a neighborhood somewhere else or you might see someone trying to sell it for a quick buck.
If you spot it anywhere, get in touch with police.

Check out the video of this theft:

 

The church wants the display back so they can continue to display this holy part of the Christmas season. If you spot this maroon Chevy Trailblazer, you are encouraged to get in touch with police so they can catch up with the Shreveport Grinch.

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