Thief Returns Stolen Baby Jesus Statue From Colorado Fire Station

A thief returned a stolen Baby Jesus statue to a Colorado fire station along with a note expressing regret for their actions.

The statue had been taken from the nativity scene in Fort Collins’ Old Town Square on December 17. Fort Collins Police Services released a photo of the suspect and sought public assistance in identifying the individual, referring to the thief as a “Grinch” attempting to ruin Christmas.

Four days later, the Baby Jesus figurine was anonymously returned to Poudre Fire Authority Station #1, accompanied by an apology note. The note read, “I am really sorry, I made a dumb mistake in the moment, it won’t happen again.”

The police department confirmed the return of the statue but noted that some of its fingers appeared to be broken. It is unclear whether the damage occurred before or after the theft.

Authorities have not identified a suspect as of this report, but they expressed relief that the nativity scene has been restored. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the spirit of the Christmas season.

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