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Dec 3, 2008 9:14 pm US/Central
Baby Jesus, Other Décor Stolen From NRH Family
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ―
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Surveillance video shows thieves pulling up to the Herreras' house just after 9 p.m. in a sedan with the front passenger wheel missing a hub cap.
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Every year a North Richland Hills family decorates their yard to celebrate Christmas. But thieves have been making off with their décor and have even taken the reason for the season.
The Herreras have lived in their home since 1996, and they say they've been the target of thieves nearly every Christmas. This year is no exception.
"It's starting to get old after this long... it's starting to get old. It makes not want to do it no more," said David Herrera. "Friday is when they stole her sea-saw. Then Saturday is when I bought the surveillance equipment."
The investment paid off. Thieves returned on Monday, but this time they were caught on tape.
The video shows them pulling up just after 9 p.m. in a sedan with the front passenger wheel missing a hub cap. The passenger got out and stole two lawn decorations. The person struggled to get them in the car, and then they speed off.
But the thieves were not done. The same car returned an hour later after the lights were turned off. One stole the Christmas Tree near the stop sign. The other headed straight for the manger scene and stole the baby Jesus.
"I collect nativity scenes," said Gloria Herrera. "I do it for my family."
Gloria was very upset and was ready to take everything down when a lady driving by stopped at her house.
"Her little boy is two or three-years-old, and he said he wants to come by my house every day like he did last year," said Gloria. "We do this every year, and he thinks this is Santa's house."
North Richland Hills Police say they have started an investigation and would welcome the public's help. If you recognize the car seen in the video, you are asked to call them at 817-427-7000.
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