Suspect wearing Grinch vandalizes nativity display and steals baby Jesus

SANFORD, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - The Sanford Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who stole baby Jesus out of the nativity scene at the LifeWay Community Church on Park Avenue. 

Police say that on December 21st, the male used a knife to cut the heads off of nine of the figures and destroy three others. 

Then, police say that on December 25th, the same male returned wearing a Santa hat. He cut two extension cords before removing the baby Jesus figure from the display and fleeing the area on foot.

The department says that the nativity display was made of vinyl and custom painted by an artist. It is valued at $3,000. 

Anyone with information on the identity of the male or these incidents, please contact the Sanford Police Department.