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40-Foot Inflatable Santa Stolen from Phoenix Tree Lot

12/17/2025

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Santa Theft Investigation

Thieves stole a 40-foot inflatable Santa from Kraemer’s Tree Lots in Phoenix, a 35-year fixture.
The theft occurred between Saturday night and early Sunday.
Kyle Kraemer, owner of Kraemer’s Tree Lots, said the decoration was deflated and dragged away after thieves cut through a fence.
Security footage showed the Santa present at 7 PM Saturday and missing by 6:45 AM Sunday.
Phoenix police are investigating.

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Santa Hat Heist

A woman in a Santa hat stole a donation box from Barbeque Beer Co. in Jensen Beach during a Christmas party Friday night.
Surveillance footage shows her leaving with the box, which contained toys for families in crisis.
Sheriff John Budensiek said she is not affiliated with United Way, despite her claims.
He warned social media can hinder investigations by alerting suspects and urged reporting crimes directly to law enforcement.

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Santa Theft Investigation

Thieves stole a 40-foot inflatable Santa from Kraemer’s Tree Lots in Phoenix, a 35-year fixture.
The theft occurred between Saturday night and early Sunday.
Kyle Kraemer, owner of Kraemer’s Tree Lots, said the decoration was deflated and dragged away after thieves cut through a fence.
Security footage showed the Santa present at 7 PM Saturday and missing by 6:45 AM Sunday.
Phoenix police are investigating.

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