Crime & Safety
Santa Lookalike Arrested In Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor police last week asked for help to track down this Santa-lookalike vandal.
GIG HARBOR, WA - This is somewhat of a Christmas miracle. Gig Harbor police have arrested a Santa Claus-looking suspect in connection to an incident involving an ATM.
Last week, Gig Harbor police released the man's photo, saying he was wanted for damaging an ATM on Nov. 30. On Wednesday morning, police announced that they had arrested him on a malicious mischief charge thanks to tips from the public.
Police got the ball rolling, however, ruling out at least one suspect.
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"Save the Santa tips; he's already been ruled out. He was at the North Pole building toys with elves," the department wrote on Twitter on Dec. 18.
**UPDATE** Thanks to several tips, we were able to successfully identify and arrest this subject. He now faces criminal charges of Malicious Mischief. https://t.co/s0ti34btFr
— Gig Harbor Police (@GigHarborPolice) December 26, 2018
Image courtesy Gig Harbor police
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