The tight-knit community of Netherfield has worked together to track down a popular festive crochet display that went missing from the town centre last night.
The display, which features an elf and Grinch, first appeared on top of the post box on Victoria Road over a week ago and has been spreading festive cheer amongst visitors to the town ever since.
But last night the community was horrified to discover the two characters had gone missing –believed stolen.
Residents were told to remain vigilant and luckily an eagle-eyed local spotted the crochet creations dumped at the new Costa Coffee drive-thru site at Victoria Retail Park this morning.
They are now being cleaned up before hopefully returning to their town centre home..
Resident Paul Armstrong said it was ‘such a shame’ the figures had become a target for thieves.
“Nothing is safe these days,’ he said.
“These toys have brought real cheer to the town after such a rotten year and someone decides to take them. What for? It’s senseless.
“I like looking at them while I am waiting to use the Post Office.
“Let’s hope this is just a one off.”
Could be 1 of 5,000 suspects in Nevo. Ha! Would still be in place if in Arnold.
Would have never appeared in Arnold as theres no community spirit, talent or ingenuity there anymore.