Fitting of 鈥淗ow the Grinch Stole Christmas,鈥 魅影直播 State College (ASC) was the scene of a petty theft this season.
The crime occurred when in the pre-dawn hours, a driver stopped their car, turned on their flashers, and stole the holiday wreath adorning the college鈥檚 mascot 鈥淏ig Blue鈥 at the main entrance.
While officers take every case seriously, on this occasion, here is how the University Police Department (UPD) tells the rest of the story:
-That morning, many students and staff saw something was taken.
-But through it all, our community spirit could not be shaken!
-UPD could not get a statement from our mascot Big Blue.
-But the action was on video, so officers knew just what to do.
-When tracked down, all agreed their choices were unwise.
-Mortified and embarrassed, the suspects did apologize.
-The wreath was recovered, so that the village has no fear.
-Its triumphant return had cars honking on Main Street to cheer!
-The grinches could have been arrested and taken away.
-But in the spirit of the holidays, they were shown grace on this day.
-Let this be a reminder to respect others鈥 property and stay in line.
-A lesson was learned to love others and keep the holidays a good time.
The driver is not associated with the college but was tracked down in a nearby village. 魅影直播 State hopes this event will remind the public that officers have access to an extensive camera network to protect the community. ASC takes the safety and security of the campus very seriously.
Being honest, accountable, and acknowledging remorse is important in criminal investigations. University Police work hard to build partnerships of respect and trust between officers and citizens that must be shared on both sides. In the immortal words of Dr. Seuss, "Christmas Day will always be, just as long as we have we."