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Surprise visit by Grinch humours Midway RCMP

The Christmas villain was left outside the detachment Thursday night, Dec. 17
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Midway RCMP said they have “a pretty good idea” who put up this inflatable Dr. Zeus character outside the detachment’s office. Photo courtesy of Midway RCMP

Midway RCMP are working to thwart a plot by an infamous cartoon Christmas villain to steal Christmas.

Pictures sent to police Thursday, Dec. 17 showed an effigy of the Dr. Seuss character known as “the Grinch” prominently displayed outside the village detachment.

Cpl. Phil Peters said he wasn’t sure who put up the cartoon effigy. Investigators believe the texts came from a cell phone number they attributed to the Grinch’s dog, Max.

“We think he was taunting us when he stopped by to take the pictures,” Peters told The Times.

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The effigy was lit up when police photographed it Thursday evening.

Cpl. Phil Peters said Midway RCMP has identified a four-legged suspect in the case of the Grinch effigy left outside the detachment Thursday evening, Dec. 17. Photo courtesy of Midway RCMP
Cpl. Phil Peters said Midway RCMP has identified a four-legged suspect in the case of the Grinch effigy left outside the detachment Thursday evening, Dec. 17. Photo courtesy of Midway RCMP

Peters said the detachment’s major crimes unit will be keeping a close eye on the Grinch and Max in the lead up to Christmas.

 

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